Undergraduate Research Fellowships Available

The Southeast Energy Development (SEED) Fellowship is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program under the IBSS project. The SEED Fellows will work in a multidisciplinary team for 10 weeks during summer (May 25-July 31) and will be assigned real-world problems that could include either research or field deployment challenges in feedstock production, feedstock logistics, conversion, or markets and distribution of biofuels.

Participants will have an opportunity to work and visit national energy laboratories, biomass production and harvesting sites and liquid fuels production plants during the program. SEED fellows will also present their work at the ASABE national meeting which will be held in New Orleans. There will be a stipend of $5,000 available plus housing, meal and travel allowances.

Application Deadline: November 21, 2014

Applicants should contact to Dr. Sushil Adhikari via email (sza0016@auburn.edu) to get an application and more information about SEED Fellowship. Interested students should complete the 2-page application and submit it to Dr. Adhikari along with 1 or 2 page CV and two reference letters (reference letters can be submitted by the referees to Dr. Adhikari directly or it should be submitted in sealed envelope).

Seminar: Dr. Jim Jawitz presents "Can hydrology help solve a murder?" on Tuesday 11/4

Next Tuesday (11/4) at 2 PM in room 122, Dr. Jim Jawitz, Professor in the Soil and Water Science Department and 2014 Water Institute Faculty Fellow, will present "Can hydrology help solve a murder?" In this seminar, Dr. Jawitz will share his experiences serving as an expert witness in the infamous Casey Anthony trial. Come learn about how his expertise in hydrology played a role in the prosecution's case!

Wetlands Club meeting 11/4

The UF Wetlands Club will be holding a meeting this Tuesday, November 4th, at 6:00PM in the Seminar Room at the Phelps Lab.

Speaker: Chris Keller,  President of Wetland Solutions, Inc
TOPIC: "Sweetwater Branch/Paynes Prairie Sheet Flow Restoration Project."

 Visit us at: http://ufwetlandsclub.blogspot.com

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Bridgestone’s Leadership Development Internship

Bridgestone is seeking candidates for their exclusive leadership development internship program. This summer program (already inundated by Gators!!!) puts you in front of company leaders in Chicago (all expenses paid) as well as trains you to run a business! Top interns are flown to headquarters to meet the CEO. What? All true. Uhhh…wow! All of this is PAID!

You need to have a grad date of December 2015 to December 2016.

• Visit, follow directions to create an account, apply and complete the assessment on www.bit.ly/UFInterns
• Then come into the Miller Center (Stuzin 100) and sign up for an interview.

Do this soon! Word is out about the quality of the internship and the lucrative career it can provide. BTW, waiting is for procrastinators.

Grand Challenge Course Spring 2015

 IDS 4930 - An Informed Life: People and Data - SPRING 2015

• Section 14HC, Meets M 6-7, W 5 
• Section 14HH, Meets M 6-7, W 6 
• Section 14HO, Meets M 6-7, W 7 

Monday meets in 250 NRN 

Wednesday meets in 2309 NRN 

 

Students will collaborate to produce presentations based on a critical analysis of data to address important contemporary social science research questions. 

 

This course will introduce students to various approaches, methods, and data that social scientists use to assess important contemporary social issues. Each week will have a two hour lecture plus one hour breakout session. Grades will be based on a midterm exam, periodic assignments, and a final collaborative presentation. 

 

This course fulfills a Social Science (S) General Education requirement.

2015 Creativity in the Arts and Sciences Event - Call for applications

We invite you to participate as a presenter in the 2015 Creativity in the Arts and Sciences Event (CASE), sponsored by the UF-HHMI Science For Life Program in collaboration with the College of the Arts. This event will take place Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 9-5 pmat the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom and Nadine Mcguire Theatre + Dance Pavilion. The deadline to submit in your application is Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

Undergraduate students from the University of Florida and visiting universities will be presenting: (1) scientific research posters; (2) original artwork, including visual 2D/3D art and film; and (3) music, dance, and theatre performances. CASE presenters may compete for the CASE Award within one of three categories: scientific research poster, art project, or collaboration project. Prize amounts range from $250-$1250. This monetary award can be used to attend scientific meetings, professional conferences, workshops, art exhibitions or similar opportunity, as well as to purchase research supplies. In addition, students in a collaboration are eligible to be reimbursed up to $500 on supplies used on the collaboration project.

Applications will be reviewed by the CASE Committee and you will be notified by December 10, 2014 if your application is accepted. Information on the CASE and the application can be found at http://sfl.aa.ufl.edu/case. 

Questions? Please read the guidelines at http://sfl.aa.ufl.edu/case, or check out the FAQ to common questions. If the question is still not answered, please contact Grace Burmester (graceb@ufl.edu)for the Science or Collaboration categories and Jennifer Hodges (jhodges@art.ufl.edu) for the Art category.

Futures in Food Info Session at CRC 10/29

Possible Futures in Food Are you interested in a career in food science, food engineering, or food production? If so, then you don't want to miss Possible Futures in Food Wednesday, October 29th @ 4:30PM Where: CRC Library We have representatives from ABC Technologies and RapiD Genomics joinging us to discuss important trends, competencies, and the types of opportunities that are available within these fields. Join us for the Q&A, followed by an opportunity to network with the employers in attendance.

Climate Change Science and Solutions IDS 4930 - Spring 2015

This course invites students to deepen their understanding of science by examining the complex issue of climate change. Students will utilize the scientific method as they integrate information and insights from a wide variety of natural science and design disciplines. Students will work collaboratively to generate innovative solutions and effectively communicate their work.

The course will be taught in hybrid format with 1-2 hours of on-line lecture, readings and activities and 2 hours of active in-class participation each week.

This course fulfills a Physical Science (P) General Education requirement.

• Section 131E meets Monday 3-4th period
• Section 131F meets Tuesday 3-4th period
• Section 131G meets Weds. 4-5th period
• Section 1319 meets Thursday 7-8th period

Spring Research and course credit opportunity – help us improve the health of the UF campus!

The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition is recruiting 120 freshmen, sophomores, and/or juniors to take a peer mentoring course in the spring (1 credit) and then work with us on a research project the following year (2015-2016) to help freshmen adopt healthful habits as they integrate onto campus.

We are also offering a new 3 credit course that will only be available to 35 sophomores. In this course students will help college freshman and high school students prevent obesity through a number of approaches including developing interactive, social marketing environmental intervention that will be implemented at UF during the fall 2015 semester.  

Here is a short video regarding the opportunity http://goo.gl/1HIxNp.

Enrollment for both courses will be departmentally controlled. If interested, please contact Dr. Anne Mathews or Dr. Melissa Vilaro at: Anne.mathews@ufl.edu or mgraveley@phhp.ufl.edu

CALS Leadership Institute Cohort 6 Applications Open

The application period for Cohort 5 of the CALS Leadership Institute in underway and applications are currently open. This program is completed in three semesters and allows undergraduate students to incorporate personal, organizational and global leadership development through service and learning. To be in the program, students must have 40 hours completed by the end of the fall semester, three semesters remaining, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. For more information visit http://cals.ufl.edu/students/leadership-institute.php.

Applications are due: Oct. 16 at 5:00 pm

Projects for Peace - $10,000 Grant

“Projects for Peace” is an opportunity for all undergraduates to design a "project for peace". The top submission will be awarded $10,000 for a project implemented during the summer of 2015.

This grant program aims to motivate students to create and implement plans resolving conflict and maintaining peace anywhere on Earth in the twenty first century.

Join us for our first info session to learn more about the program and how to apply!

Event Details:
Date: Monday, October 20
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: University of Florida International Center

Learn More at: http://bit.ly/oct20pfpinfosession

Florida Down Under Study Abroad Program 2015

The Department of Tourism, Recreation, and Sport Management at the University of Florida will once again offer the unique Florida Down Under opportunities in the South Pacific. Students study Sustainability by traveling extensively as a group with UF instructors and local field experts.

• Gain course credits appropriate for most majors (no prerequisites)
• Receive UF credit toward graduation
• Travel throughout the country with UF faculty and students
• Enhance your résumé
• Enjoy a rewarding academic and life-changing experience and make new friends
• Financial aid is available to help qualified UF students
• Combine Australia with Fiji to earn 9 credits. Fiji is a low-cost layover on the return flight to the U.S.
• Out-of-state students pay in-state tuition
• Optional group airfare available

Info Sessions: 5:00 pm, Wed. 10/22 in FLG 235 and Thurs. 10/23 in FLG 225

Spring Course SWS 2008 - Land and Life: The Challenge of Human Existence - Web-Based

This 3 credit web-based course will be taught by Dr. Teri Balser.

The class will be a general education exploration of human use of terrestrial resources across time - from past to present, and into the future. We will address how use of soil and land resources changes as human societies develop (hunter gatherer, agrarian, industrial, knowledge-based), and investigate the modern threats and opportunities for our major terrestrial resources (soil, mineral, and biological) around the world. We will consider current issues such as the impact of climate change and the growing global population on our existence. Finally we will discuss the feasibility and possibilities of various solutions to resource depletion - for example GMOs, terraforming Mars, biofuels, and intensification of land use. Students will leave the course better able to discuss constraints and trade-offs associated with social development, and the basis for many of our current natural resource crises. They will be able to describe and evaluate various solutions for addressing the long-term sustainability of human existence and terrestrial resource use.

GESI Summer Int’l Development Internship

GESI is a unique, credit-bearing program that combines experiential-learning, study abroad, cultural immersion, and international work experience at dynamic, community-based organizations. 

GESI will equip students to

• Work directly with local communities and community organizations in Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Kenya, Nicaragua, India, South Africa, or Uganda 
• Earn two Northwestern course credits (the equivalent to six semester credits)
• Live with a host family and immerse yourself in another culture for eight weeks
• Work in teams of undergraduates to design and implement a development project collaboratively in microfinance, social enterprise, education, environmental sustainability, global health, and more

To learn more about GESI, and how to apply, go to www.gesi.northwestern.edu. 

Be sure to fill out our survey here to receive more information.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  Early deadlines are December 15, 2014 and January 15, 2015, for guaranteed first choice placement if accepted into the program. 

Final deadline is March 1, 2015, but please apply early, as spaces will fill.

If you have questions and want to speak to a member of the GESI staff, please contact us at gesi@northwestern.edu or 847.491.5932.

Engineering Scholarship Applications open October 15th

Starting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, the College of Engineering will open up its annual online scholarship application that any full-time enrolled student is eligible to fill out to be considered for a large number of college-level scholarships. Last year, the college awarded over $175,000 in scholarships, averaging at $1000 each, thanks to the generous donations of individual and corporate donors. These scholarships will be paid out next fall and spring semesters.

So, get ready! You might want to go ahead and dig up your high school information (name of school, GPA, etc.) and start to summarize your UF information, including cumulative GPA, discipline-specific GPA, participation in student organizations, internships/co-ops, and other great activities you have pursued that will complete your story for the selection process.

College-level scholarships are shown on the UF Foundation web site: https://www.uff.ufl.edu/Scholarships/ScholarshipsByUnit.asp?Unit=EG.

The GREEN Program - Now accepting Applications

The GREEN Program is the premiere experiential learning program for future clean energy and sustainability leaders. The short-term immersion programs take students on adventures to the epicenters of clean tech, sustainability, and innovative industries. ·         Engage in hands-on, experiential education with industry experts and professionals ·         Behind the scenes access to innovative clean energy facilities and sustainability projects ·         Supercharge your resume with a global perspective and unique cultural experience ·         Network and develop relationships with powerhouse student leaders and professionals ·         Bridge the gap between traditional textbook learning and real-time industry insight ·         Participate on world-class bucket list adventure excursions ·         Earn an academic transcript during our 8-10 day programs Take a step out of the classroom and experience the clean energy and sustainability industries, while having the adventure of your life with The GREEN Program.   8-Day Winter & Spring: Renewable Energy + Sustainability + Extreme Climate  OR  10-Day Summer: Renewable Energy + Sustainability Experience: ·         World-class educational environment ·         Student-driven passion Capstone Projects ·         The epicenter of renewable energy ·         Bucket list adventure excursions  ·         Transferable academic transcript issued by Iceland School of Energy - Reykjavik U ·         Apply Today   10-Day Winter: Water Resource Management + Sustainable Practices Experience: ·         Ancient Inca technologies and wonders of the world - Machu Picchu ·         The implementation of water sanitation technology in the third world ·         Immersive and historically rich Inca culture ·         Peru's natural resource policy ·         Transferable academic transcript issued by Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola ·         Apply Today   9-Day Summer: Sustainable Design + Urban Regeneration + Thought Leadership Experience: ·         The technologies behind sustainable design and urban regeneration ·         Philadelphia's Green Building and energy efficiency case studies  ·         The crossroads of sustainable design and implementation ·         The fusion of global markets and sustainability ·         Transferable academic transcript issued by Philadelphia University ·         Apply Today   See what students just like you have to say about their life-changing GREEN Experience.  GREEN Student Series - Episode 1.    Several GREEN students from around the world partake on the journey of a lifetime. The GREEN Journey 2014.

Master of Agribusiness Program

The Food and Resource Economics Department is recruiting for the Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program Class of Summer 2015. This degree curriculum is specifically designed for students from non-economic and non-business backgrounds. The four-semester, non-thesis MAB provides students the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in a changing and complex agricultural economy. Students take courses in finance, public policy, management strategies, human resource management, risk management, international marketing, decision-making, and quantitative methods. The program blends business and economics with the applied science of agriculture, providing methods for solving real-world problems. It also includes a summer internship in which the students have the opportunity to put to use the skills learned in the program.   

Interested students should have at a minimum, the following:  

• 3.0 upper division grade point average
• At least a “B” grade in the four prerequisite courses (prereqs may be taken at ANY institution)
• Principles of Microeconomics, Introductory Economics or AEB 2014 Economic Issues, Food, and You
• Principles of Management, Introductory Management, AEB 3133 Principles of Agribusiness Management or other Management course
• Financial Accounting or AEB 3122 Financial Planning for Agribusiness
• Statistics
• GRE score of at least 296 with at least 145 on the quantitative
• Three strong letters of recommendation

It’s never too early to think about Graduate School! If you have questions or are interested in this program, please contact me directly at jherman@ufl.edu. The requirements and more information regarding the MAB program are listed on our webpage at http://www.fred.ifas.ufl.edu/graduate/ms-agribusiness.shtml 

 

 

 

Florida Alternative Breaks is looking for site leaders

Florida Alternative Breaks is looking for site leaders! This is a great opportunity for students to become involved and develop leadership skills.

How many times does an opportunity come knocking at your door twice? Florida Alternative Breaks is knocking. We need you to step up to the plate!

We have added several new exciting trips and we need more site leaders! We are looking for people with the desire to make a difference and the capability to be leaders.

We have RE-OPENED our site leader application. It will close October 13th. Fill out your application online at http://www.leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/programs/florida_alternative_breaks/site_leaders/

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader" - John Quincy Adams

ValleyCrest Lunch and Learn employment event October 10th

ValleyCrest will be hosting a Lunch and Learn on Friday October 10th, 2014 at 1:00pm.

We will be meeting in Rogers Hall Room 283

Please RSVP to Eric Baez by Thursday October 9th at ebaez419@ufl.edu

Please contact Melanie Anderson, Regional Recruiter for more information at mlanderson@valleycrest.com

FLAS Spring 2015 Fellowships

Through support from the U.S. Department of Education, the Center for Latin American Studies offers Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Academic Year Fellowships to support training in Brazilian Portuguese and Haitian Creole.

For undergraduate students, the fellowship covers tuition and fees not already covered by other financial aid or scholarships (up to a maximum of $5,000) and provides a scholarship of $2,500 for the Spring 2015 semester.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be full-time UF graduate or undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Undergraduate applicants must have at least intermediate proficiency in Portuguese or Haitian Creole. There is no proficiency requirement for graduate applicants.

Priority will be given to applicants pursuing a Master’s degree, graduate certificate, or undergraduate minor/certificate in Latin American Studies. Professional school students are encouraged to apply. Applications are reviewed by the Center’s FLAS Selection Committee.

Fellowship Requirements

During the Spring 2015 semester, recipients must enroll in a minimum of 3 credit hours of Portuguese or Haitian Creole and at least 3 credits of Latin American area studies. Recipients are also required to take language proficiency exams and to complete online reports about their fellowship.

After the fellowship period is completed, recipients will complete a short survey about their job placement every two years.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2014

Application Materials :Application materials can be found at http://www.latam.ufl.edu/academics/financial-support/student-funding#flas

 

To apply for a FLAS Spring 2015 Fellowship, please submit the following: 

• FLAS Academic Year Application Form 
• Two page statement of purpose describing how the study of Brazilian Portuguese or Haitian Creole and Latin American area studies will benefit your program of study and career plans
• Two letters of recommendation* accompanied by Release Forms. For graduate students, one of the letters should be from your adviser, unless you are a new UF applicant.
• UF academic transcript; first semester UF students may submit photocopies from previous universities or colleges.

 

*Spring 2015 FLAS Fellowship applicants who submitted a FLAS Fellowship application for the academic year 2014-2015 last spring have the option to use the letters of recommendation that are on file. If you would like the selection committee to use the letters of recommendation already on file, please indicate so in your application package.

 

Submission

Wanda Carter

UF Center for Latin American Studies

319 Grinter Hall

PO Box 115530

Gainesville, FL 32611

Tel: (352) 273-4709

Fax: (352) 392-7682

E-mail: wcarter@latam.ufl.edu

 

 

Syngenta Summer 2015 Internship Opportunities

Syngenta is currently recruiting for up to seven intern positions with an approximate start date of May 11, 2015 and an approximate end date of August 14, 2015. 

 

There are two types of summer intern positions available within the programs seven openings. One of those positions will be focused on managing a soil bioassay lab to screen for Phytophthora at our Vero Beach Research Center. This position offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to sharpen their technical, interpersonal and organizational skills. This candidate will interface with a wide array of colleagues including Syngenta interns, business partners, industry leaders and Syngenta researchers. The soil bioassay lab internship is a critical component of the overall internship program. 

 

The second type of position available is the field pest and disease scout. This position is geared toward field scouting with our key citrus growers. For the right candidate the position offers an excellent opportunity for the intern to sharpen their networking, production Agriculture experience, sales, pest ID and organizational skills with Syngenta sales reps, business partners and grower customers. 

 

1 soil bioassay lab manager: Vero Beach Research Station

2 east coast scout: Indian River, St. Lucie, or Martin Counties

1 southwest scout: Lee, Hendry, or Collier Counties

2 west central scout- Highlands, Hardee or Desoto Counties

1 central scout- Orange, Osceola, Polk or Highlands Counties

 

Qualifications include:

• Seeking future employment in agriculture
• Basic familiarity with production agriculture
• Basic familiarity with insect, disease, and weed control
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to work outdoors
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, honesty, and personable
• Ability to relocate to or originally from one of the following counties; Orange, Polk, Highlands, Hardee, Desoto, Hendry, Collier, Lee, Okeechobee, Martin, Osceola, St. Lucie, or Indian River
• Sophomore or Junior level (Seniors will be considered)  

 

All interested candidates should email their resumes to cody.hoffman@syngenta.com.