Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Employer Info Sessions - Mongo DB and Lockheed Martin

MongoDB UF Info Session:

MongoDB is the leading modern, general purpose database platform, designed to unleash the power of software and data for developers and applications they build. Headquartered in New York, MongoDB has more than 20,200 customers in over 100 countries. The MongoDB database platform has been downloaded over 125 million times and there has been more than one million MongoDB university registrations. Actively hiring for 2021 internship program.

Oct. 6th: 7-8 PM ET, Zoom registration link:  https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcodOCqqj0pH9Lq4Wz7DV2GOsPh_DhxgphX

 

Lockheed Martin UF Info Session:

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 110,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. Actively hiring for internship and full time opportunities.

Oct. 8th, 6-7 PM ET, Zoom registration link:  https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctfuCupzssH9CZu-OcwNnvPPYDqvcNkQ9R

Assistant Plant Manager Position - Chemical Dynamics

A position has recently become available for an Assistant Plant Manager at a specialty-fertilizer company near Plant City, FL and their company is seeking a qualified individual with strong aptitude to take a leadership role. The position includes supervisory role and ability to manage data and communications (in Microsoft office Excel, Word, PPT). It's a great start in the agriculture sector for new or soon-to-be graduate. You can contact Dr. Adam Watson or Robin Snyder for the position description.

There will be mentoring available and potential for upward mobility. Jennifer Clark is happy to answer questions and communicate directly with the hiring manager for you.

Critical thinking and ability to proactively manage operations are the primary qualifications - less so for the years of experience in manufacturing environment and OSHA regulations. An earned college degree can substitute for aspects of the requirements since training will be provided. 

To be put in touch with the hiring manager contact:
Jennifer L. Clark
E-mail: tspartin@ufl.edu

Voter Registration Deadline is October 5th!

 Reminder..The Voter Registration Deadline is coming on October 5th and we need your help to win our competition against FSU, UCF, and USF to be the school with the most registered voters! You can help us win by updating your voter registration status to your current address or by getting registered to vote for the first time! 

You can do this in just 2 minutes at bit.ly/uflvote. 

As the largest and most diverse generation alive right now, young people have a chance to make a real impact in our country if every eligible voter participates in elections. In order to make sure that you can raise your voice and cast your vote in the upcoming local, state, and federal elections, you should be registered to vote at your current address. 

If you need to register for the first time, or you moved since you last registered, you can now update your registration online with bit.ly/uflvote

How to register: 
Visit bit.ly/uflvote, fill out your contact information, and follow the steps provided. 

If you have a FL State-issued ID or Driver’s License: you are eligible to register completely online.Once you follow the online steps through bit.ly/uflvote, you will be registered to vote! 

If you do NOT have a state-issued ID or license: complete the online form, then follow the steps to print out the registration and mail it to your local or state board of elections office. 

Once registered, or re-registered, you will receive a voter registration card in the mail confirming your registration status within several weeks. 

Want to vote by mail? If you’re voting in Florida you can request your ballot with 
bit.ly/uflmail 

Have more questions? Contact a FloridaPIRG organizer at tthompson@floridapirgstudents.org 

Already registered but want to stay up to date on the latest election information? Sign a pledge to vote this fall at bit.ly/flpledges!

Monday, September 28, 2020

NASA DEVELOP internship opportunity

NASA DEVELOP is under the Capacity Building Program within NASA’s Applied Sciences Program. NASA DEVELOP conducts feasibility research projects which use NASA satellite data to answer current environmental questions for our partner organizations while providing opportunities for professional and personal growth for our participants. Each year we have three "terms" that consist of 10 intense weeks of research and analysis that is conducted by a team of current students (undergraduate or graduate), recent graduates (undergraduate or graduate), and early/transitioning career professionals. Teams partner with professional organizations, offering unique opportunities for networking with these partners as well as with NASA scientists and advisors. Projects fall into one or two of the eight National Application areas, and are team led providing participants the opportunity to grow their leadership, professional, and technical skill sets. Many focuses of study can benefit from the program as they cultivate professional skills while they learn how to use GIS and remote sensing techniques. In the past, we have had successful applicants from a number of fields, such as Geography, History, Biology, Computer Science, Earth System Science, Anthropology, and Political Science.

Responsibilities will include: literature review, data processing and analysis, and production of creative and written deliverables, such as a technical report, presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, is not required for acceptance. This is a multi-disciplinary opportunity for all those interested in Earth science.

Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20 – 29 hours per week during the spring term. The position is paid on an hourly basis that is determined by education level and location of work.

Details about this opportunity and how to apply can be found online at https://develop.larc.nasa.gov/apply.php. The 2021 spring position application window is open online from now through October 9th, with the term starting January 25th and lasting through April 2nd. We also have fall and summer opportunities available. This opportunity will be conducted entirely remotely during the spring term due to the pandemic.

Project Makeover Service Organization - Volunteer!

Project Makeover is a national recognized non-profit, with a student-run chapter at UF, that works to bridge the educational achievement gap in Alachua County through making over elementary schools in Gainesville. We paint, build, and create beautiful learning spaces for students to thrive in. It is a great way to get involved on campus and within the greater Gainesville community! Captain applications are out now and close on October 2nd at 11:59 pm. If you have any questions, please reach out to projectmakeoveruf@gmail.com.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc21JQtDBi-dQZxxg9gfkamwv-_1MChIUYmbsL0CQTvyG9KlQ/viewform"

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

UF Leadership Minor - Application Deadline is 10/2

Fall 2020 applications for the UF Leadership Minor are due Friday, October 2!

The UF Leadership Minor is a selective university-wide minor that gives students the opportunity to develop their leadership capacity. Students in the Leadership Minor (15 credits) will develop fundamental skills, capacities, and knowledge necessary to assume leadership, supervisory, or management positions in public, private, and non-profit organizations. Because the minor is interdisciplinary, it draws on the expertise of faculty and staff in colleges across the campus including Agricultural and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Health and Human Performance, Journalism and Communications, Psychology, and Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Watch this short video to learn more about the UF Leadership Minor:
https://youtu.be/3oFfhQ0mqbg

You can also visit our website for more information:https://aec.ifas.ufl.edu/undergraduate/minors/leadership/

We are also offering two optional ZOOM Information Sessions to share more information with interested applicants:

Monday, September 21, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (https://ufl.zoom.us/j/98701514331)

OR

Tuesday, September 22, 2:00 – 3:00 pm (https://ufl.zoom.us/j/97452599307)

Students may click on the “APPLY NOW” button below to go ahead and complete an application. Applications will be reviewed after October 2, and students will be notified of status of acceptance and further instructions for adding the minor at that time. The next opportunity to apply after this will be mid-February 2021.

APPLY NOW: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bDauwYkZY2isUHr

QUESTIONS? Please contact advisor Becky Raulerson at beckyraulerson@ufl.edu.

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Students...Get Involved and help register voters!

 Virtual Internships to Register Voters 

Before the 2020 election, hundreds of student volunteers with Florida PIRG Students will reach out to their peers on college campuses across the state to register them to vote and turn them out on Election Day. Interns will gain experience in running campaigns, building coalitions, and becoming an effective organizer while working virtually. Fill out an application and an organizer will be in touch with you shortly! https://actionnetwork.org/forms/campus-internships-with-florida-pirg-students