MS and PhD positions - N.C. Ag & Tech State University

MS and PhD positions in Bioenvironmental Engineering The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is looking for two highly motivated MS or PhD students to join a USDA funded project on the ecological engineering techniques for improvement of on-farm water quality. Applicants should have a B.S. or M.S. degree in Biological Engineering, Environmental engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. The ideal candidate will have strong work ethic, prior research experience, familiarity to laboratory and field studies, knowledge of water quality analysis at the lab, and instrumentation. You will work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers. If interested, please contact Dr. Niroj Aryal at naryal@ncat.edu and include 1) a cover letter discussing interest and related background; 2) a CV including references; and 3) unofficial transcripts. The positions are available in the Spring semester 2021 for MS students and Fall semester 2021 for Ph.D. students. A formal application to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Graduate School will be required: https://aggieadmissions.ncat.edu/graduateadmissions/

ABE Virtual Career Fair...October 28th...REGISTER TODAY!!

Students, it's almost time for the ABE Virtual Career Fair so register and set up your appointments today. This year we are using the C3 Career Fair+ app so you'll want to download that to view employer information. For more information visit: https://abe.ufl.edu/career-fair/.

Library West extended hours Fall 2020

 Library West has added extended hours for Fall Semester 2020: 

Sunday: 12 noon to 6 p.m.
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: Closed 

For more details online about Library West, click this link: UF Library West.

Apply now! Fitz-Coy Scholarship

Fall 2020 $1,000 scholarships are available for UF students who are passionate about youth education and are pursuing careers in the natural sciences. Two scholarships available for award - one at the undergraduate level and one at the graduate level.

Application Deadline: Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 11:59pm. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.

http://forms.webservices.it.ufl.edu/ifassfrcscholarship/sharon-fitz-coy-memorial-award/

C3 Workshop - Negotiating and Managing Employment Offers

The Career Connection Center will be offering student trainings on the topic of negotiating and managing offers. The 1st workshop session on this topic will be held at 6 pm on November 4th.

Topic: Offer Evaluation and Negotiation

Presenter: Dr. Erin Lin, Career Coach of Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering

Date: Nov 4th, 6:00PM to 7:00 PM

https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkdeyhrTgvHNAnD5yBg3ei9aAm6Nk_sQIL

 

Early Voting is open through October 31st.

Students...Remember to cast your ballot. Every vote is important!

Early voting is underway and runs through Oct. 31

UF faculty, staff, students and other Alachua County registered voters can now participate in early voting for the 2020 primary election at the J. Wayne Reitz Union.

NRCS Internship - Palmetto, FL

The following vacancy announcements have been posted on USA Jobs:

Pathways Program - Student Trainee (Engineering), GS-899-3; Palmetto, FL; Open: 10/14/2020; Close: 10/21/2020

Link to the vacancy announcement: NRCS-21-10933074-PW-FL-AF

DOE Scholar Application now open

Now accepting applications for: DOE Scholars Program

The DOE Scholars Program introduces students and recent college graduates to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mission and operations.

Why should I apply?
Being selected as a DOE Scholar offers the following benefits:
Stipends starting at $600 per week for undergraduates and $650 per week for graduate students and post graduates during the internship period
Limited travel reimbursement to/from assigned location
Direct exposure to and participation in projects and activities in DOE mission-relevant research areas
Identification of career goals and opportunities
Development of professional networks with leading scientists and subject matter experts

Eligibility
Be a U.S. citizen
Be an undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate of an accredited institution of higher education majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and related areas.
Must be pursuing a degree or have received a degree within 5 years of their starting date in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline or have demonstrated interest or experience in a STEM field that supports the DOE mission.

How to Apply
Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-Scholars-2021

Deadline January 4, 2021 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

For more information Visit https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars
Download program flyer: https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/files/doe-scholars-flier.pdf

Questions? doescholars@orise.orau.gov

Florida Cicerones Fall Open House 10/22

Come join the Florida Cicerones for Fall Open House where potential applicants can learn more about our organization and our duties serving this university. We are offering flexible timing for interested participants by providing two separate time slots. The first will begin at 5 pm and the second will start at 7 pm. Registration is required to attend, however, please sign up for only one of the times. The links can be found below:

bit.ly/fallopenhouse5
bit.ly/fallopenhouse7

The Florida Cicerones serve as the official student ambassadors to the University of Florida. We represent our university as tour guides, the governing body of Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow, and as hosts for the guests of President Fuchs and athletic recruits.

If you are unable to attend either session but still have questions, feel free to DM us on Facebook or Instagram. You can also sign up for our listserv at bit.ly/recruitment21

TODAY...CBRE Info Session-5:00 PM

Learn more about CBRE Global Investors, one of the largest and broadest-reaching real assets investment managers.

DC Gator Club Scholarship

Fall 2020 - Currently-enrolled students at the University of Florida who are interning for an organization based in the DMV area (whether or not they are participating virtually), for credit or non-credit, at all levels of enrolled student (undergraduate and graduate) are invited to apply for the DC Gators Internship Scholarship. There will be a voluntary area where the applicant can communicate financial need if they wish.

If a student is not enrolled in classes and not interning for credit, the tuition scholarship would apply to their next eligible semester.

Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the D.C. Gator Club Scholarship Committee and one recipient will be selected for the $1,500 scholarship. AFTER SUBMITTING THIS FORM, send your unofficial transcript to scholarships@dcgators.com.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 23, 2020 at 11:59 PM EST

After receiving the scholarship, the selected scholarship recipient will be asked, but not required, to submit a video clip sharing her or his experiences while interning in the Washington, DC area and participate a DC Gator virtual event recognizing the recipient (to be determined).

Please direct all questions regarding this application process to scholarships@dcgators.com.

NRCS Summer Intern position-apply by 10/21

NRCS is seeking a summer engineering intern to be located in Palmetto.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of survey work to develop topographic, cross section, profile, and other types of duty for use by a professional engineer.
• Operates and is trained in the operation of engineering instruments such as an engineer's level, hand level, laser level, total station, data collector, and GPS.
• Operates a personal computer to process data, organize data, type design reports, estimate costs, calculate material quantities, and perform simple hydrology and hydraulic calculations
• Assists with construction inspection and layout for conservation structures for adherence to plans and specifications.
• Assists technicians in evaluating the needs and feasibility of proposed conservation projects.
• Student Trainees will perform the following duties under direct supervision. Assignments will be developmental in nature and will assist the employee in gaining the competencies necessary for a career.

The link to the announcement is : https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/581554100

Scholarship-Florida Sea Grant Program

The Florida Sea Grant Program is now opening the application for the Guy Harvey Award. For more information about this student funding opportunity visit https://www.flseagrant.org/students/scholarships/guyharvey/.

This is a student funding opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled full time at Florida institutions of higher education who are conducting research related to the biology, ecology, habitat, or management of fish in Florida’s marine environment.

Clay County Utility Position

 

Bilingual Support Group at the CWC

The UF Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) is starting up ¿Cómo Estás? — an counseling group for UF students who are bilingual and/or native Spanish speakers. 

Its aim is to promote connection and support in the Spanish language amid these times of physical distance and pandemic precautions. 

The group will meet online on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Interested? Please call the CWC at 352 392 1575 to schedule a brief consultation, followed by a group orientation. 

For more information online about CWC group counseling opportunities, click this link: CWC Group Counseling. Questions? Email Dr. Zully A. Rivera Ramos at zriverara@ufl.edu.

Students...prep for the ABE Virtual Career Fair. Workshops next week!

 Please join us for these personalized workshops to prepare you for the ABE Virtual Career Fair.

Tuesday's link Live via Zoom at bit.ly/3ldKYVt 

Wednesday's link: Live via Zoom at bit.ly/3jygD3y

UF Field and Fork Internships-Deadline 10/30

Undergraduate Field & Fork Intern applications for the Spring semester are being accepted until Oct 31! You can read more here.

National Retail Federation virtual career fair

The NRF Foundation Virtual Career Fair is free and open to all students, and will take place on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 11AM – 5PM ET. Participating retailers so far include: Amazon, Belk, Burlington, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Meijer, PetSmart, Qurate Retail Group, Ross, Target, The Home Depot and Walmart.  Employers will be recruiting for both internship and entry-level roles, and students will be able to speak with them over chat and video. Be camera ready and be prepared with your 30 second introduction describing the value you bring to an employer! Get registered here.

Additionally, take a look at the NRF Foundation’s job listings page to find out the roles companies will be recruiting for at the career fair. This page is being updated regularly with new opportunities, so make sure to check back and research the positions you are interested in.

Speaker - Enterprise Holdings Diversity Manager

 Gators...this is really worth your time!  You have got to hear him!  Seriously, do whatever you can to make yourself available!  RSVP at the link provided ASAP!!!!

https://enterprise.recsolu.com/external/events/GeHKCQLllgSkLRA2Z5iK0g 

 

 

IMPORTANT...FE Review Schedule for Fall 2020

 The FE Review schedule has been finalized and is ready to distribute.

We've included a table below with the date, subject, professor, departmental specificity, and time. The price is $5 per review or $15 to attend all and is free of charge to Chi Epsilon members. Payment can be made via Chi Epsilon’s Venmo (@Chi-Epsilon-UF).

Any student planning to attend should sign up using the registration link we’ve included below. All questions/comments can be directed to Chi Epsilon's email address (chiep@ce.ufl.edu). 

Date	Subject	Professor	Departmental Specificity	Time
October 5	CE Materials	Dr. Tia	Civil	6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
October 6	Engineering Economy	Dr. Ferraro	Civil/Env	6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
October 7	Fluid Mechanics	Dr. Thieke	Civil/Env	6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
October 8	Reinforced Concrete	Dr. Gurley	Civil	6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
October 12	Hydraulics	Dr. Newman	Civil/Env	6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
October 13	Construction	Dr. Ferraro	Civil	6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
October 14	Transportation	Dr. Washburn	Civil	6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
October 19	Mechanics of Materials	Dr. Ifju	Civil	6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
October 21	Geotechnical	Dr. Wasman	Civil	6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
October 22	Structures	Prof. DeMello	Civil	6:15 PM – 8:00 PM

 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/zV8XNBv46ukak7Wv7

FE Review Registration The FE Review is a Chi Epsilon sponsored, professor-led series of reviews covering core subjects tested on the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. Our goal is to ensure you start out on the right foot in your career toward professional licensure. The cost is $5 per review or $15 to attend all reviews (note: the Hazardous Waste, Wastewater, and Air Pollution reviews are free of charge). Please visit the link provided and download the free FE review manual before attending, they will come in handy during the review sessions (http://ncees.org/engineering/fe/). Venmo: @Chi-Epsilon-UF forms.gle