Gen Ed Diversity Course AEC3073

Irrigation Management position

Florida Crystals is looking for a recent B.S. or M.S. graduate for a new position in irrigation management in the Everglades Agriculture Area with them. Traditionally sugarcane has been cultivated using seepage irrigation, but they are now interested in expanding overhead and drip systems, both on organic and sandy soils. This would be an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid ag background, and they are willing to come to GNV to interview.

Jorge.Bastanzuri@FloridaCrystals.com

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Course

IIE is hosting a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification course at the beginning of the spring semester!

Whether or not you are an Industrial Engineer, this course is an opportunity to not only improve your resume, but to obtain professional level engineering knowledge, and in just three days! You will learn how to analyze data in order to perform statistical process control and determine root causes. Our course will be held the first weekend of the spring semester 1/9-1/11, and there is a discounted price for students and professionals! You MUST sign up *by January 1st*! To register and find out more go to http://ufiie.org/green/ <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fufiie.org%2Fgreen%2F&h=RAQG8P52z&enc=AZOrU-mi-KnxAFRWfR_hSCQD8mCipf06-vGEQksNJoH_-IX7AWVge1DM4qPSqzGhIe1vgg5tF3IJlhyRbzS6NlQajGnWC1kg-XBkTdDldDjF7U7oSOxH8FF2WqaUh8O2fznLCRXxB3Emn7JjpW3EMy5q&s=1>.

Contact Ashley at president@ufiie.org with any questions.

Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates at Northwestern University

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at Northwestern University offers a 9-week, paid summer research experience for undergraduates. The students are paired up with some of the leading research professors in science and engineering fields. Research areas include ceramics, polymers, nanocomposites, photonics, nanoparticles, molecular electronics and biomaterials. While there are many REU programs, the NU-MRSEC stands out in offering students an interdisciplinary research experience. Students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in science or engineering who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible. The program dates this year are June 22 to August 21, 2015; Applications are due Feb. 15, 2015. Participants are paid a $4500 stipend, a travel allowance, and on-campus housing is provided. For more information, please visit our website:

http://www.mrsec.northwestern.edu/content/educational_programs/reu.htm

If you have any questions, please contact us at mrc-reu@northwestern.edu

UF McNair Scholars Program - Opportunity for Outstanding Undergraduates Interested in Pursuing a Ph.D.

The UF Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program is currently seeking talented undergraduates to apply for the 2015-2016 cohort. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, our program prepares students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities and encourages their entrance into teaching and research careers. McNair Scholars are students with strong academic potential who are either first-generation college students with financial need or members of a group that is traditionally underrepresented in graduate education. There are currently 152 McNair programs throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Our program is open to students in all fields; however we are especially recruiting students in science, technology, engineering and math disciplines to help meet the growing national need for STEM talent at all levels. You can see the list of current scholars and mentors here: http://mcnair.aa.ufl.edu/scholars.aspx.

Application Deadline: January 30, 2015

Eligibility:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Undergraduate with at least 60 credit hours (have junior or senior standing) by the beginning of summer 2015
• Within one or two years of graduation, but not graduating prior to May 2016
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Meet at least one of the following criteria:
• A first-generation college student (neither parent has received a bachelor’s degree) who also meets the low-income requirements, or
• A member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education (Alaska Native, American Indian, Black, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian, Native Pacific Islander)
• Strong interest in graduate study with a desire to pursue a Ph.D. (not a professional degree such as J.D. or M.D.)

McNair Program Benefits:

• Academic training and mentoring
• Paid research experience ($2800 stipend)
• GRE preparation
• Assistance with graduate school applications
• Graduate school application fee waivers
• Travel to national conferences and prospective graduate institutions
• Peer support
• Highly recruited by competitive graduate programs

More information can be found on our website: http://mcnair.aa.ufl.edu.

Job Opportunity - Packaging Engineer - Insight Global

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging science or engineering degree with some retail packaging development experience
• CAD experience (specifically ArtiosCAD)

Additional Desired Skills:

• A major plus would be having strong internship/co-op experience in packaging
• POP display experience
• Corrugated and folding cartons experience (but any packaging experience will work)
• Packaging degree (Packaging Sciences Degree)

Daily Responsibilities:

Insight Global is looking for Packaging Engineers to work for the Corporate Packaging team at one of our large retail clients. This is an entry-level position and candidates can come straight from school or no more than 1-3 years of experience. This candidate must have a BS in packaging or some kind of packaging degree. This person will be responsible for getting design specs for packaging products to help build their database. They will be interacting with clients and project management skills will also be helpful.  

Free Study Resources Available Online

Need help with an upcoming exam or paper deadline? UF offers a variety of free online resources available 24/7! More than 1,500 videos based on specific UF courses are available on the UF Teaching Center’s YouTube channel. If you’re writing a paper, check out the UF Writing Studio’s online video collection for tips on grammar, paper structure, and more. Another option is lynda.com, the online video library offering over 2,900 courses on everything from Excel to writing a thesis.

Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship Program

For top applicants, this prestigious fellowship offers a $30,000 stipend toward completion of a master's degree program at a Woodrow Wilson partner institution in Georgia, Indiana, or New Jersey. Fellows undergo a year-long clinical experience in a high-need school, along with rigorous subject matter courses, then commit to teach for three years in urban or rural secondary schools, with mentoring throughout the entire process.

Woodrow Wilson Fellows are immersed into the role of teaching early in the program. Fellows begin co-teaching in a high-need school from day one of the fall semester to the end of the academic year. A licensed teacher and Woodrow Wilson fellow work collaboratively sharing responsibilities for co-planning, designing curriculum, formal and informal assessments, and teaching which benefits students in the STEM classroom.

The 2015 Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship program application deadline is January 31, 2015. For more information, please visit http://woodrow.org/teach. You can also download a poster for the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship.

Engineering Leadership & Diversity Summit 1/15/15

Powered to Lead: Gator Engineering is a day-long summit to discuss the issues of women in leadership and encouraging 'pool to pipeline' and 'building a climate of diverse thought' best practices.

Event Highlights:

• Lectures
• Panel discussions/Q&A
• Keynote luncheon with Linda Hudson
• Leadership + Scholarship Award Presentations
• Gator Engineering reception with keynote speakers, alumni, panelists and student leaders

For information on speakers and the agenda visit: http://www.eng.ufl.edu/summit2015/

UK Grad Recruitment Event

The Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) is pleased to announce that it will host a Graduate Student Recruitment Weekend February 6 – February 7, 2015. Over the course of the weekend potential students will meet with faculty, tour the department, see UK’s campus, visit with current graduate students and explore Lexington. Check the website regularly for the detailed itinerary.

Interested parties are encouraged to apply by providing the documents listed below by December 19, 2014, to Alicia Modenbach (alicia.modenbach@uky.edu). Please send:

• Application
• Résumé
• Transcript (Unofficial)

Applications will be considered on a merit basis; a limited number of spots are available and will be reviewed in a first-come, first-served manner. Women and students from minority backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Chosen applicants will be contacted with an official invitation. The BAE Department will provide each potential student with lodging, meals and up to $500 reimbursement for documented traveling expenses.

Please download the application here.

The DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) Disciplines. The program provides students with quality research experiences at federal research facilities located across the country and allows students the opportunity to establish connections with DHS professionals. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students in a broad spectrum of HS-STEM Disciplines and DHS mission-relevant Research Areas. The ultimate goal of the program is to engage a diverse, educated and skilled pool of scientists and engineers in HS-STEM areas and to promote long-term relationships between students, researchers, DHS and research facilities to enhance the HS-STEM workforce. http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/index.html

Applications and supporting materials must be submitted by the application deadline through the Online Application System. Begin the application process by registering in the Online Application System. Once registered and logged in, your profile home page will be displayed. From there, complete and release the profile or browse available projects. Note that profiles must be completed and released before projects can be added to the application.

After reviewing the Application Requirements http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/application.html, please see the Online Application System Instructions page for basic instructions regarding use of the Online Application System.

Agricultural Engineer/Hydrologist-The Balmoral Group

Seeking agricultural/water resources engineer to support economists and water resources engineers at respected boutique firm. Opportunity to learn and apply industry-leading sophisticated technology solutions; self-starters with excellent communication skills; Candidates must have proven track record of successfully working as part of a team, and effective communication skills. GIS and ICPR experience preferred.

Projects completed in recent years include agricultural and urban demand modeling to support groundwater models for Water Management Districts, and state agencies, geospatial analysis of permit data to support modeling of conservation scenarios, and related work to support economic analysis. Water resources projects include analysis of BMP's for watershed management plans, flood studies, bridge hydrologic and hydraulics analysis, and stormwater management plans.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Understanding of agricultural irrigation systems and Florida’s consumptive use permits is important. Knowledge of current agricultural trends is a must. Experience with farm professionals, agronomists, and agricultural government entities is preferred.
• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering, or a related field such as Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, Water/Sanitation Engineering, or Agricultural Science. A master’s degree is a plus.
• Engineering Intern (E.I.) is required. Professional Engineering license (PE), or the willingness to obtain one, is preferred for the position.

Please apply via: https://www.linkedin.com/job/consumer/overview/index/12380258