Announcing new seminar: Mechanics for Biology

Class will begin January 11 and grades will be attendance based. Contact Dr. Simmons at css@ufl.edu with additional questions.

Apply Now For 2017 HS-STEM Summer Internships

Now accepting applications for

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

2017 HS-STEM Summer Internships

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs 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.

Undergraduate students receive a $6,000 stipend plus travel expenses.

Graduate students receive a $7,000 stipend plus travel expenses.

10-week research experiences are offered at: Coast Guard Research and Development Center ● Customs and Borders Protection ● Engineer Research and Development Center ● Federal Emergency Management Agency ● Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Health Service Corps ● National Security Technologies ● National Urban Security Technology Laboratory ● Naval Research Laboratory ● Office for Interoperabilty and Compatibility ● Transportation Security Laboratory ● DOE National Laboratories: Argonne, Berkeley, Idaho, Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, and Sandia

Areas of research: Engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological / life sciences, environmental science, emergency and incident management, social sciences, and more.

U.S. citizenship required

Application deadline: December 7, 2016, 11:59PM EST

How to Apply: Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at
https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/2595

Program Information: Detailed information about the internships can be found at
http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/
For questions please email us at dhsed@orau.org.

GREEN program Live Info Session Tuesday | Sustainable Development Abroad

Led by our Director of Alumni Relations, Amanda, and co-hosted by two of our GREEN Alumni, Rebecca and Corey, we will be hosting a virtual info session next Tuesday, 10/25 all about our organization and upcoming short-term, career-focused programs. This will be a wonderful opportunity for you to learn more about our upcoming abroad programs directly from students themselves who have had positive, transformative experiences. Watch the LiveStream GREEN Info Session about our abroad opportunities. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBYlk5tR4Mo

Florida Blue Key Fall 2016 Application

Florida Blue Key is Florida’s most prestigious honorary society. Applications for the Fall 2016 Tapping Class are currently open, and in order to sustain our prolonged success, Florida Blue Key relies heavily on reaching out to a diverse group of the best student leaders at the University of Florida.

Since its founding in 1923, Florida Blue Key has been at the forefront of student leadership not only at the University of Florida, but also at city, county and statewide levels. Throughout our history, Florida Blue Key has produced an impressive number of prominent alumni, including ten Governors of Florida, numerous U.S. congressmen, and two Heisman Trophy winners. Today, members of Florida Blue Key continue to uphold the highest standard of leadership among the students at the University of Florida.

On behalf of Florida Blue Key, I highly encourage everyone eligible to apply for our Fall 2016 Tapping Class at fbk.org/application. Applications are due to the Florida Blue Key office in the Reitz Union by Friday, October 28th at 4pm. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me at bjames@fbk.org, or our Vice President of Membership, Will Moor, at wmoor@fbk.org. We look forward to receiving your application, and wish you the best of luck!

Projects for Peace Grant

The University of Florida, a partner institution in the Davis United World College Scholars Program, is pleased to announce an opportunity for undergraduate students to design a grassroots project for peace anywhere in the world! The Davis Foundation will award the winning project $10,000 for the project to be implemented during the summer of 2016. Undergraduate students use their creativity to design a project that focuses on conflict resolution, reconciliation, building understanding and breaking down barriers that cause conflict. Due to this generous funding, UF students have had the opportunity to travel and perform service projects all over the world (Niger, Brazil, Bolivia, Haiti, Rwanda, Mexico, Tanzania, Cambodia, India, Palestine, Swaziland, Macedonia, and Uganda).

We will also be offering one-on-one proposal advising by appointment from November 7 – December 2, by appointment. Though we can’t help with the project idea, we will offer guidance on how to improve the written proposal.

http://www.leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/programs/projects_for_peace/

SFWMD - Job Opportunities

There are several current job opportunities within our the South Florida Water Management District. 

• Engineering Specialist 2
• Engineer Staff
• Staff Engineer

Additional information can be found at the link below:

http://www.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/xweb%20about%20us/careers1 

Big Island Farms 2017 Internships

Big Island Farms, Big island Table Experience (BITE), and World Sacred Gardens would like to invite you to join our upcoming Hawaii internship programs, here on our organic permaculture farm.

We are currently accepting applicants for our Spring 2017 / Summer 2017 Internships 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.

Through our interdisciplinary education model, which incorporates classes, tangible hands on experience, field trips and guest speakers, students will actively pursue their passions, learn to broaden their world views, and work towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

Come be an active participant in a progressive learning environment and expand your horizons through the Big Island Farms Internship Program!

We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2017 / Summer 2017.

Internship spots are limited, hurry to APPLY NOW

Special Discount offer for Summer 2017, register and pay early and receive a 10% savings on tuition.

Check out our website www.kawaiikalia.com to see full program details
Please email us at info@bigislandfarms.world for details.

GIS/GPS assistant position - NRCS- Part Time

This position has flexible work hours!

The Cartographic Aide position has been posted as NRCS-17-0066-DE-CCP. The position will be open from Tuesday October 18, 2016 through October 24, 2016 (5 business days). You can view the announcement using the link below.

NRCS-17-0066-DE-CCP
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/453522000

Harn Museum - Art in Engineering Event 10/13

Apply by 1/18/17 for DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship

This month, the Krell Institute will start accepting applications for the 2017-2018 US Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) to students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields of study that utilize high performance computing to solve complex problems in science and engineering.

Benefits include:

• $36,000 yearly stipend
• Payment of full tuition and required fees
• Attendance at year program review
• $5,000 first-year academic allowance
• 12-week research practicum

This award is renewable for up to four years, with a $1,000 academic allowance for each renewed
Applications are due January 18, 2017.
For more information: http://www.krellinst.org/csgf/
To apply online, click here: https://www.krellinst.org/doecsgf/application/

McKnight Doctoral Fellowship info session

The UF Graduate School will host Dr. Lawrence Morehouse, the President & CEO of the Florida Education Fund (FEF), on October 13th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to discuss the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship and other FEF initiatives.

The session will take place in the Cancer & Genetics Research Complex Meeting Room 101 (CGRC 101). All graduate coordinators and staff are invited to attend to learn more about these initiatives and to ask any questions you may have of Dr. Morehouse.

Please register for the event by CLICKING HERE!

The McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program was established in 1984, and has provided funding to more than 1,000 minority Ph.D. students, 314 of which have attended or are currently attending the University of Florida. The program boasts a retention rate of more than 84% and more than 500 Ph.D. fellows who have graduated with an average completion time of 5.5 years.

Gator Career Closet Expo 10/19

The Dean of Students Office, in partnership with Student Government and the Career Resource Center, invites you to attend the Gator Career Closet Expo on Wednesday, October 19 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Plaza of the Americas. The Gator Career Closet lends professional clothing to UF students. The Closet has served more than 200 students so far and offer more than 900 professional clothing and accessory items.

The Gator Career Closet Expo will help introduce this amazing resource to campus through an interactive expo! Students will learn how to prepare both their visual resume - and their paper resume. Students can learn how to tie a tie, watch a fashion show, have a professional head shot photo taken, get a resume critiqued and more! If you are interested in being a model for the fashion show please submit information here: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bsjWUqGgXm0chHD. All models must submit information by Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 12 p.m.

Freshman and Sophomore Engineering Students Emerging Scholars Program

The UF Center for Undergraduate Research will continue with the second year of the Emerging Scholars Program. The program entails two semesters of undergraduate research for Freshman or Sophomores who have not participated in research, including in high school. Selected students will participate Spring 2017 and Summer or Fall 2017. Students receive a $1,000 stipend at the end of the second semester of participation. Our College will co-fund some students; however HWCOE faculty have the option of selecting as many additional students as they like provided they pay the full $1,000 stipend for each student. I encourage you to reach out to our faculty and apply if you have interest.

Emerging Scholars Program
https://www.eng.ufl.edu/graduate/about-us/undergraduate-research/emerging-scholars-program/

 Process
1) Apply online (very brief HWCOE application)
https://www.eng.ufl.edu/graduate/about-us/undergraduate-research/application-and-selection/herbert-wertheim-college-of-engineering-undergraduate-research-application/

 2) Search database of undergraduate research projects, apply directly to faculty, secure a position
https://www.eng.ufl.edu/graduate/about-us/undergraduate-research/2016-2017-research-projects/

 3) Ask confirmed faculty mentors to nominate you to the College for an Emerging Scholar position
https://www.eng.ufl.edu/graduate/about-us/undergraduate-research/emerging-scholars-program/emerging-scholars-university-scholars-nomination-form/

Timeline
October 6 to November 25, 2016 – students apply for Emerging Scholar positions with faculty
December 2, 2016 – Faculty Nomination Deadline
December 9, 2016 – Student Selection Deadline and Notification

Center for Leadership and Service Activities and Opportunities

Federal Work Study Student Assistant Position Open

The Brown Center for Leadership and Service is hiring a student assistant. Applicants must have a Federal Work Study permit (or be eligible this semester for Federal Work Study). Applicants must also be available to work our Monday through Friday, 9-11am shift. For questions please email Wendi Miller at wendim@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu.

Florida Alternative Breaks Trips Announced!
An annual tradition for so many University of Florida students, Florida Alternative Breaks, or FAB, is a University of Florida student-led organization that sends out service-learning trips based on specific social issues during academic breaks. We believe education, strong direct service, and reflection are among several key components that set the FAB experience apart in terms of growth and impact, both for our participants and the communities we serve.

FAB strives to create a society of active citizens by encouraging the alternative break movement. Each trip places an emphasis on education, service, and reflection in order to maximize the impact of the alternative break experience. FAB is just a piece of the national social movement of Alternative Breakers. Break Away is a non-profit organization that supports Alternative Break Programs by providing training, networking opportunities, and support. Break Away's mission is to train, assist, and connect campuses and communities in promoting quality alternative break programs that inspire lifelong active citizenship.

Come to the BCLS to learn more about our trips and to put down your deposit for one of the Winter, MLK Weekend, or Spring Break trips!

2017 Fuels Institute Case Competition-Deadline Extended through 10/14

Due to an overwhelming response from student teams interested in participating in the 2017 Fuels Institute University Case Competition, we’ve extended the deadline to submit the 1-2-page abstract until Friday, October 14.

By submitting an abstract, student teams will have an opportunity for an internship at either Nissan North America, Tesoro or Phillips 66 (Note: Fuels Institute is in discussions to add a fourth company, Kalibrate, to the list of internship opportunities). This is in addition to the grand prize of $5,000, second place award of $2,500 and the third place award of $1,000.

Located just outside of Washington, D.C., the Fuels Institute is a non-profit think tank dedicated to evaluating issues affecting the fuels and vehicles markets.

All enrolled students (undergrad – postgraduate) can learn more about the competition by using the rules/guidelines link below –

http://www.fuelsinstitute.org/Events/CaseCompetition/2017/Rules-Guidelines.pdf

HWCOE 4/1 Program Scholarship Applications-Deadline approaching!!

The College is very fortunate and pleased to offer 15 $2000 4/1 Scholarships to undergraduate engineering students who are enrolled in an engineering 4/1 Program and pursuing graduate-level courses for the first time in the Spring 2017, Summer 2017, or Fall 2017 semester. The purpose of these scholarships are to encourage more students to pursue the Master's degree and to off-set the additional cost of graduate-level courses.

If you are planning to pursue a 4/1 program, please see Dr. Leary to discuss the appropriate coursework and to complete the 4/1 application. This is only for students who will begin the program in 2017. Students who are currently enrolled in a 4/1 program are not eligible to apply.

The deadline for submission of scholarship applications is October 3, 2016.  Applications can be obtained from Robin Snyder.

Nalco Water Info Session 10/10

Find out Why Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, Is One of  America's Most Admired Companies

University of Florida engineering students looking for an opportunity for a robust internship, where participants gain valuable hands-on experience solving real customer problems should apply for this fast-paced environment, balancing urgent customer needs with a ‘safety-first’ focused internship from May 22 – August 4, 2017.

INFO SESSION: Oct 10, 2016, 7:00pm - 9:00pm in the CRC - Conference Room

INTERVIEWS will be held on Oct 11, 2016. Please attend the info session to apply!

NALCO Water, an Ecolab company, is the world’s largest sustainability services company. Focused on industrial water, energy and air applications, we are reinventing the way water is managed. From the time water enters a facility, until the moment it is returned back in the environment, it’s a critical component of our customers’ businesses. We use expertise and innovation to help them manage their water and measure success one drop at a time.

Opportunity for Personal and Career Growth

Nearly a quarter million Ecolab employees work in cities, towns and communities around the world. Nalco Water strives to be a workplace that attracts the best and brightest young employees and operates on the belief that when employees succeed, clients and customers win as well, which, in turn, leads to company growth.
 

MARC GatorSTAR application due 10/7

The MARC GatorSTAR program is a new scholarship program at UF for underrepresented minority students who would like to pursue a career in biomedical or behavioral science research. The new GatorSTAR program is specifically designed for students who are excited about biomedical and behavioral research but do not intend to apply to medical, dental or veterinary school. Did you know that doctoral students in the biomedical and behavioral sciences typically receive a stipend (usually $20k-24k/yr) during their PhD training, plus health and dental insurance, and they don’t even have to pay tuition or fees?

If you are interested in going on to a PhD program to pursue a career as a biomedical or behavioral science researcher (whether in academia, government, or industry), the GatorSTAR program will help you get there. The program matches you with UF and extramural faculty research mentors, and provides up to $52,000 in scholarship, stipend, and travel support. Applications for the GatorSTAR program are now open, but we can accept only seven new students this year. We will begin reviewing applications on Friday, October 7th, so if you meet the admission criteria, there’s still time for you to apply. More information about the GatorSTAR program, including the admission criteria, program details, and a link to the online application, is provided below

Applying to the MARC GatorSTAR Program
1. Complete the online UF MARC GatorSTAR Application at the following URL: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3BEIQHkSQIhqePz
2. Obtain the name and contact information for at least two faculty members who are able and willing to comment on your potential as a biomedical or behavioral science researcher, and These persons must each meet at least one of the following criteria: 1) instructor of a course you completed in science, psychology, sociology, or engineering; or 2) mentor with whom you have conducted research.
3. Prepare a résumé or CV.
4. Send the names and contact information for the two faculty recommenders and your résumé/CV by email to the MARC GatorSTAR program assistant, Ms. Cindy Link, at clink@ufl.edu.

Women in Energy Conference - Scholarships available