Intertape Polymer Group: Nov 5, 2016 5:30pm Rog 122
Great opportunity to network and get familiar with what this company has to offer. They are looking for a Spring Co-Op as well as a full time position. Bring your resumes!
Michael Ferrari -My Personal Journey And The State Of The Packaging Industry
Thursday, November 19
at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rog 122
Michael Ferrari is President of Ferrari Innovation Solutions, LLC
Michael is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and graduate studies in Business Administration. Michael currently resides in Islamorada, FL with his wife. His interests include international travel, sailing, college football, guest lecture at UF and non-profit work.
He is focused on educating, guiding and inspiring corporate leaders and those he connects with. Michael consults in the delivery of breakthrough results in; Digital Package Printing & Decoration That Delight Consumers Worldwide.
Don't forget to add UF Packaging Club on FaceBook.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Three PhD Graduate Research Assistantships
Three PhD Graduate Research Assistantships
Choice of Agronomy or Soil and Water Science Major
Agroecology research specialization
Spring (Jan 1) or Summer A (May 1) 2016 Admission
Annual Salary $ 24,500 (FTE .50 ‐ 20 hours/week)
Assistantship includes tuition waiver and up to 3‐years’ commitment
PhD graduate research assistantships (03) available as early as Spring term 2016 (January 1) through a joint collaboration of the Agronomy and Soil and Water Science Departments. Agroecology is a diverse, interdisciplinary program with a core curriculum of crop, soil and water science courses that emphasize sustainability, resource management, valuation of ecosystem services, system productivity, and profitability. This project will focus on water scarcity management in diverse agroecosystems. The three available positions will cover water use in forage systems, plant‐soil‐water interactions, and crop physiological responses under water stress.
These three graduate research assistantships are supported by the USDA/NIFA – NNF program. Candidates must be citizens or nationals of the United States of America. Selected Graduate Assistants will be required to develop a study abroad program for six months, also funded by the project.
Minimum Background:
∙ Meet UF Admissions criteria for admission without conditions
∙ MS degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Water Sciences, or related field with GPA of 3.5
∙ Thesis degree or published refereed journal articles
∙ GRE Quantitative score 160
∙ US Citizen or Nationals (as required by the funding source.)
Preferred Experience:
∙ Agronomic research ∙ Field and laboratory equipment
∙ Refereed Journal Publications ∙ Bachelor of Science GPA 3.5 or higher
Expected outcomes include publication of the research in peer‐reviewed journals, presentation of research at local and national meetings, development of educational materials, and participation in extension and educational programs.
Interested applicants with questions about the position should send an email with CV to Dr. Jose Dubeux, dubeux@ufl.edu
Applicants with questions about the UF formal application process may contact: chight@ufl.edu.
Formal application with UF Admissions www.admissions.ufl.edu must be made on or before November 15 for a Spring 2016 or
Summer A admission decision. The UF Application has a few “optional” fields, and Agronomy applicants must include in those “optional” fields:
∙ Self‐report Bachelor’s upper‐division GPA ∙ “Statement of Purpose” essay
∙ Three email addresses of recommenders ∙ CV/resume
Applicant searches will continue for Summer A admission if the positions are not filled for Spring term.
Choice of Agronomy or Soil and Water Science Major
Agroecology research specialization
Spring (Jan 1) or Summer A (May 1) 2016 Admission
Annual Salary $ 24,500 (FTE .50 ‐ 20 hours/week)
Assistantship includes tuition waiver and up to 3‐years’ commitment
PhD graduate research assistantships (03) available as early as Spring term 2016 (January 1) through a joint collaboration of the Agronomy and Soil and Water Science Departments. Agroecology is a diverse, interdisciplinary program with a core curriculum of crop, soil and water science courses that emphasize sustainability, resource management, valuation of ecosystem services, system productivity, and profitability. This project will focus on water scarcity management in diverse agroecosystems. The three available positions will cover water use in forage systems, plant‐soil‐water interactions, and crop physiological responses under water stress.
These three graduate research assistantships are supported by the USDA/NIFA – NNF program. Candidates must be citizens or nationals of the United States of America. Selected Graduate Assistants will be required to develop a study abroad program for six months, also funded by the project.
Minimum Background:
∙ Meet UF Admissions criteria for admission without conditions
∙ MS degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Water Sciences, or related field with GPA of 3.5
∙ Thesis degree or published refereed journal articles
∙ GRE Quantitative score 160
∙ US Citizen or Nationals (as required by the funding source.)
Preferred Experience:
∙ Agronomic research ∙ Field and laboratory equipment
∙ Refereed Journal Publications ∙ Bachelor of Science GPA 3.5 or higher
Expected outcomes include publication of the research in peer‐reviewed journals, presentation of research at local and national meetings, development of educational materials, and participation in extension and educational programs.
Interested applicants with questions about the position should send an email with CV to Dr. Jose Dubeux, dubeux@ufl.edu
Applicants with questions about the UF formal application process may contact: chight@ufl.edu.
Formal application with UF Admissions www.admissions.ufl.edu must be made on or before November 15 for a Spring 2016 or
Summer A admission decision. The UF Application has a few “optional” fields, and Agronomy applicants must include in those “optional” fields:
∙ Self‐report Bachelor’s upper‐division GPA ∙ “Statement of Purpose” essay
∙ Three email addresses of recommenders ∙ CV/resume
Applicant searches will continue for Summer A admission if the positions are not filled for Spring term.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Student Volunteer Opportunities this Winter!
Escape the Cold this Winter!
Don't feel like spending your winter break shoveling snow? Then don't! GoEco can arrange a volunteer placement almost anywhere in the world! You can escape the cold and gain valuable experience in your field with a wildlife, humanitarian or environmental project abroad. To help get you started, we've selected 10 rewarding projects that we know you'll love! What are you waiting for?
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Florida Alternative Breaks-Registration is open
Trip Registration is open!
Visit 301 Peabody Hall to register, hurry before they all fill up!
The global internship program | London, Los Angeles & New York
The application process for the 2016 spring and summer global internship programs in London, Los Angeles and New York is now open.
City Internships runs immersive career training programs for college students and recent graduates. They’re designed to expand participants’ horizons and get them job-ready. For each program, on top of hard and soft skill building at weekly career seminars, workshops and networking events, participants undertake an internship placement at one of our partner companies. Students and graduates develop real-world skills, build their professional network and fast-track their career.
Students can apply here: http://city-internships.com/apply/
Placements are available in banking and financial services, art, fashion and design, marketing, advertising and PR, consulting and professional services, entertainment, media and journalism, law and politics and lastly, technology and engineering.
Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested students are advised to apply ASAP to secure a spot. Read more about the program on our home page: http://city-internships.com/
City Internships runs immersive career training programs for college students and recent graduates. They’re designed to expand participants’ horizons and get them job-ready. For each program, on top of hard and soft skill building at weekly career seminars, workshops and networking events, participants undertake an internship placement at one of our partner companies. Students and graduates develop real-world skills, build their professional network and fast-track their career.
Students can apply here: http://city-internships.com/apply/
Placements are available in banking and financial services, art, fashion and design, marketing, advertising and PR, consulting and professional services, entertainment, media and journalism, law and politics and lastly, technology and engineering.
Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested students are advised to apply ASAP to secure a spot. Read more about the program on our home page: http://city-internships.com/
McKnight Doctoral Fellowships 2016-2017 APPLICATION (FALL 2016 ADMISSION)
All students seeking the MDF for the 2016-2017 admission’s cycle must use this online process in conjunction with the University of Florida’s graduate application process. The application is now available for completion at www.fefonline.org/mdfapply/.
Although additional information about the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program is available on our website, www.fefonline.org, feel free to refer prospective students to the FEF for more information. It is our mission to help students obtain funding to pursue their Ph.D’s.
Please make note of the following critical deadlines:
1. January 15, 2016 – MDF Application Deadline-Please notify all potential applicants.
2. February 1, 2016 – All MDF applicant files will be available online for departmental viewing.
3. March 1, 2016 - Notification of admission decisions are sent to FEF by the Office of Graduate Minority Programs OGMP- UF’s MDF liaison. Please note: This information is not to be submitted directly by the department. This information must be submitted to OGMP by February 26th to ensure timely submission of UF’s McKnight Doctoral Candidates.
To better understand the MDF Program, we encourage students’ attendance at the 2015 McKnight Doctoral Annual Fellows Meeting (AFM) on November 13 – 15, 2015 in Tampa, FL. The Annual Conference benefits both aspiring and matriculating graduate students. Conference and registration information is currently available on our website at http://www.fefonline.org/mdfafm.html.
If you have questions regarding this or any other McKnight matter, please contact me directly or your MDF liaison, Dr. Hathorn via email at thathorn@ufl.edu or phone, (352) 392-6444. We wish you and your university well in the upcoming academic year.
Although additional information about the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program is available on our website, www.fefonline.org, feel free to refer prospective students to the FEF for more information. It is our mission to help students obtain funding to pursue their Ph.D’s.
Please make note of the following critical deadlines:
1. January 15, 2016 – MDF Application Deadline-Please notify all potential applicants.
2. February 1, 2016 – All MDF applicant files will be available online for departmental viewing.
3. March 1, 2016 - Notification of admission decisions are sent to FEF by the Office of Graduate Minority Programs OGMP- UF’s MDF liaison. Please note: This information is not to be submitted directly by the department. This information must be submitted to OGMP by February 26th to ensure timely submission of UF’s McKnight Doctoral Candidates.
To better understand the MDF Program, we encourage students’ attendance at the 2015 McKnight Doctoral Annual Fellows Meeting (AFM) on November 13 – 15, 2015 in Tampa, FL. The Annual Conference benefits both aspiring and matriculating graduate students. Conference and registration information is currently available on our website at http://www.fefonline.org/mdfafm.html.
If you have questions regarding this or any other McKnight matter, please contact me directly or your MDF liaison, Dr. Hathorn via email at thathorn@ufl.edu or phone, (352) 392-6444. We wish you and your university well in the upcoming academic year.
Opportunities for Leadership and Service
Project for Peace
Come out to our Project for Peace info session on Wednesday, November 4th from 5:30 – 7pm in the Ocora at Pugh Hall.The University of Florida, in a partnered institution with the Davis United World College Scholars Program is pleased to announce the opportunity for undergraduate students to design a grassroots project for peace. The winning project will receive a $10,000 grant towards implementation and the chance to travel anywhere in the world to perform the service project. With this opportunity, each student has the ability to make a positive difference in the world. Those interested should come out to the event, learn how to apply, and find about last year’s winners. More information can be presented at our website here.
Deadline for project submissions is January 8th, 2016
Servant Leader Roundtable
Coming up Oct. 29th at 6 p.m. is the Servant Leader Roundtable for the fall semester. Participate in the discussion about the state of the University's leadership and service programming as well as examine the opportunities to network with fellow campus leadership and service organizations. The Center for Leadership and Service wants to hear how we could better help you. For more information contact Roshan Patel at Roshanp@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu or check our Servant Leader Institute page on the CLS website here.Gator Global Institute
The Center for Leadership and Service (CLS) has just opened participant registration for our social impact conference, Gator Global Initiative! This conference is meant to inspire students to find their passion and turn it into action by working with other students and discussing topics to develop into community leaders. The conference will be taking place November 13th-14th and will involve the discussion of social justice, relationship building/networking, and a speech from our Keynote Speaker, Jacob Atem.
IBP Professional Webinar Series for Students
IBP is a non-profit funded by
the NSF to connect students with STEM funding and opportunities.
Webinars are free and feature guest speakers from federal agencies and
academia. All webinars feature closed captioning for the hearing
impaired.
Funding your Graduate
Education
November 9th at 3pm
Eastern
Paid Summer Research for
Undergraduates
December 9th at 3pm
Eastern
Paid Summer Research for
Undergraduates
January 27th at 3pm
Eastern
Preparing and Applying for a
Postdoc Position
February 24th at 3pm
Eastern
Monday, October 26, 2015
International Scholars Program and Peace Corps Prep Launched
The International Scholars Program and Peace Corps Prep are open for enrollment to all UF undergraduate students across all majors.The International Scholars Program is a commencement medallion program that provides students an integrative framework to structure and define their global competence at UF. Participating students may also co-enroll in the new Peace Corps Prep Program, which includes the addition of sector-specific coursework and hands-on experience.
Define your international experience inside and outside the classroom! Acquire the skills to be a globally competitive professional and UF graduate!
Learn more and enroll now:http://ufic.ufl.edu/UAP
Define your international experience inside and outside the classroom! Acquire the skills to be a globally competitive professional and UF graduate!
Learn more and enroll now:http://ufic.ufl.edu/UAP
UF in Italy - Study Abroad Information Session
Information Session - UF in Italy: Food Production to Consumption
When: November 10 at 5:00 pm
Where: Aquatic Food Products Lab (adjacent to the FSHN Building, near McCarty Hall)
What: If you are potentially interested in spending 3 weeks in Italy this summer (June 5-23) studying the classical foods of Italy, please see the attached flyer and consider attending this information session. There will be a presentation on the trip with lots of pictures from previous years, plus students from last year’s trip will be there to answer your questions.
Contact: For more information or any questions, please contact Dr. Charles Sims, csims@ufl.edu or 294-3592.
If you cannot attend this information session there will be an additional presentation at the FSHN club meeting Wednesday, Nov. 18. Club meetings are in CSE E220 from 5:15-6:15pm.
When: November 10 at 5:00 pm
Where: Aquatic Food Products Lab (adjacent to the FSHN Building, near McCarty Hall)
What: If you are potentially interested in spending 3 weeks in Italy this summer (June 5-23) studying the classical foods of Italy, please see the attached flyer and consider attending this information session. There will be a presentation on the trip with lots of pictures from previous years, plus students from last year’s trip will be there to answer your questions.
Contact: For more information or any questions, please contact Dr. Charles Sims, csims@ufl.edu or 294-3592.
If you cannot attend this information session there will be an additional presentation at the FSHN club meeting Wednesday, Nov. 18. Club meetings are in CSE E220 from 5:15-6:15pm.
Big Island Farms Internship
Big Island Farms, Big Island Table Experience (BITE), and World Sacred Gardens would like to announce experiential internship opportunities available on our organic permaculture farm beginning Fall 2015 through 2016 and beyond! Big Island Farms is located on the tropical Hamakua coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, five miles from the breathtaking Waipio Valley and historic Honokaa Town. The strong local context lends BI Farms a culturally and biologically rich environment. Students will lead a self-directed project within their internship focus (listed below) supported by research, design, and documented for final presentation at the end of the semester.
BIF Internship Program
Green Building
Ecological Design
Mac Nut Orchard Restoration
Herbalogy
Farm to Table Culinary Arts
Organic Agriculture
Tropical Horticulture
Outdoor Recreation and Adventure
Sustainable Business Management
Become an active participant in a conscious learning environment and express your passion through the BI Internship Program. Currently accepting applications for October/November/December 2015 through 2016!
To apply http://www.kawaiikalia.com/application-2/
Friday, October 23, 2015
Gator Global Initiative Conference 2015
The University of Florida Center for Leadership and Service is excited to announce the return of the fall semester Gator Global Initiative Conference!
Turning Passion Into Action
Gator Global Initiative conference
November 13-14th, 2015
Gator Global Initiative is a social justice conference designed to educate students and student organizations about social issues. Students will also have the opportunity to develop goals and projects to create change locally, nationally, and globally. At GGI, you will hear from speakers and experts in the fields of Human Rights, Environmental Sustainability, Peace Building & Conflict Resolution, Health Disparities. GGI also includes skill sessions to help you focus your passions, learn how to partner with Non-profits, and ultimately learn how to turn your ideas into reality.
This year's keynote speaker is Jacob Atem, a Ph.D. candidate in health services research and management and policy at the University of Florida. Atem is a former Lost Boy of Sudan. His TEDxUF is a wonderful introduction Atem and his work.
The cost of the conference is $25 (non-refundable) and must be paid when you submit your application. The conference registration fee provides for meals, materials, and a t-shirt. For more information, please visit the Gator Global Initiative web page. Please email Roshan Patel at RoshanP@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu if you have any questions.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Packaging Club Opportunities
Attention Packaging Engineers!
Design Opportunities
If interested I can match you up with teammates. Some are individual assignments. Please contact me for interest (k.yerdon13@ufl.edu) . No Experience Needed. Apply and represent our school.
Shurtape is on a Mission to educate for success. Through our Mission: Packaging Program, we will follow three students who are pursuing futures in the packaging field. Each month, they will be assigned a packaging-themed mission to complete and then report their findings via blog posts on our website. And, we will reward them for their hard work and completion of all 10 missions with $5,000 to put toward the cost of their education. Deadline: Nov 1 http://shurtape.com/missionpackaging
Paperboard Packaging Student Design Challenge
We can have multiple teams (max of 8 people for each team) For this competition it would be better to get teams together before January. They are due May 2016. The Prompt this year: Design an unconventional, innovative premium package for dry goods food packaging. The package should contain a structural component that enhances its function and stands out on upscale grocery store shelves. Prizes: 1st place: $5,500 to the team/$5,000 to the school and a chance to say we are the best in Packaging.More Information: http://www.paperboardpackaging.org/…/2016-sdc/sdc2016-chall…
· The Society of Plastics Engineers SPE Blow Molding Division conducts an Annual Student Design Contest to promote interest in blow molding applications.
The Blow Molding Division offers a $1,000 prize to a student or group of students who submit the winning entry. Enrollment: Feb 28, 2016
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