This spring the University Women’s Club Scholarship Committee will be selecting 15-18 recipients of First Lady Scholarships in the amount of $1000 each. Available to undergraduate students in the junior or senior year at UF, these awards are intended to honor students who have contributed much to the University/Gainesville community through leadership and service in addition to their academic excellence.
Application forms and award descriptions are available at www.dso.ufl.edu/home/scholarships/uwc
The application deadline is March 2, 2018 at 4:30 PM in the Dean of Students Office, 202 Peabody Hall.
In addition, the Rita O’Connell Scholarship Fund is designated for students with disabilities. Candidates complete the same application forms but need not have the strict academic requirements of the First Lady Scholarships.
Details of all awards can be found at the website above and applications are all processed through the Dean of Students Office.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
UF MDP call for applications
The University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies and Center for African Studies invite applications from highly motivated students for the Master of Sustainable Development Practice degree program (MDP) .http://mdp.africa.ufl.edu/
Apply to be a Florida Youth Institute 2018 Counselor
The Florida Youth Institute (FYI) is a one-week residential summer
program being offered July 15-20, 2018 and July 22-27, 2018 for up to 25
selected high school students per session. CALS is currently seeking
applicants interested in serving as a Florida Youth Institute Counselor.
Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate students in the College of
Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), OR recent graduates of CALS.
Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2018, or until all
positions are filled.
Counselors:
Apply here. For questions or more information, please contact cals-dean@ufl.edu.
Counselors:
- Will be compensated $1,500 for the two-week period.
- Will receive room and board between July 13-27, 2018.
- Are expected to be fingerprinted and complete the necessary paperwork for employment and working with minors in a timely manner (deadline will be forthcoming).
- Report for FYI on Friday, July 13 at 1 p.m. and will be on duty through Friday, July 27 at 5 p.m.
- Can expect a break Friday, July 20 at 5 p.m. until Sunday, July 22 at 9 a.m. (Counselors may still stay in provided accommodations during that time if desired.)
- Will be on call 24 hours a day for the week.
- Should not plan to take Summer B or Summer C courses, unless it is an online course and the applicant feels the online coursework can be completed after active camp hours (after 10:30 p.m.).
Apply here. For questions or more information, please contact cals-dean@ufl.edu.
Friday, January 26, 2018
Summer 2018 Undergraduate Research Fellowship with $5,000 Stipend
South Dakota State University is accepting applications for the Summer 2018 USDA-NIFA undergraduate research fellowship program (May 29 – August 3). Our USDA-NIFA undergraduate research fellowship is an opportunity to make a difference in sustainable energy, water resources, natural resources, and the environment. The projects our research fellows conduct continue on after they leave because they have real-world impact. We are proud to offer this fellowship experience to a select few students who will work side by side with leading researchers at SDSU. Fellows receive a $5,000 stipend plus up to $350 for travel expenses. Lodging is provided.
Students have the chance to work with excellent SDSU faculty mentors from six departments:
· Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
· Agronomy, Horticulture & Plant Science
· Biology & Microbiology
· Chemistry & Biochemistry
· Civil Engineering
· Electrical Engineering
Research-specific questions should be directed to Dr. Zhengrong (Jimmy) Gu at Zhengrong.Gu@sdstate.edu. Applications are due March 30, 2018.
Students have the chance to work with excellent SDSU faculty mentors from six departments:
· Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
· Agronomy, Horticulture & Plant Science
· Biology & Microbiology
· Chemistry & Biochemistry
· Civil Engineering
· Electrical Engineering
Research-specific questions should be directed to Dr. Zhengrong (Jimmy) Gu at Zhengrong.Gu@sdstate.edu. Applications are due March 30, 2018.
PMMI Scholarships for Packaging Engineers
Packaging Engineers – PMMI has a number of VERY NICE scholarships available to packaging students. Total funds awarded each year to packaging students is about $200,000.
Deadline is March 31, 2018. Go get some scholarship money!
Find scholarship opportunities here… Click either member or non-member…both take you to scholarships page.
https://www.pmmi.org/workforce-development/scholarships
Deadline is March 31, 2018. Go get some scholarship money!
Find scholarship opportunities here… Click either member or non-member…both take you to scholarships page.
https://www.pmmi.org/workforce-development/scholarships
2018-2019 Attributes of a Gator Engineer Student Recognition Awards - Nominations Open
The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2018-2019 Attributes of a Gator Engineer Student Recognition Awards, which showcases five undergraduate and five Ph.D. students who have strongly modeled one of the five Gator Engineering Attributes: Creativity, Leadership, Integrity, Professional Excellence, and Service to the Global Community.
This year's recipients will be officially recognized during our Faculty and Student Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 27, 2018. All recipients should ideally be able to attend the event.
The window to submit nominations is Thursday, January 25 - Friday, February 23, 2018 (5:00 PM). Any UF faculty or staff member may nominate a Gator Engineering student, and any UF student may nominate a Gator Engineering student. Anyone may nominate more than one student. Please take special care in reading the instructions attached.
To submit a nomination, please complete the online nomination form by clicking here. The online nomination requires the following: 1) the completed nomination form with the requested information, 2) a letter providing compelling evidence of how this student has strongly exhibited the attribute in question and is qualified to represent this attribute for the upcoming year (please include specific examples.), and 3) the nominee's resume or curriculum vitae.
The recipients will be notified by the last week of March or soon thereafter.
Note...if you feel you qualify for one of these awards, please see Dr. Leary to discuss why you meet the criteria. Sometimes we don't know about your external activities and would love to see our students nominated for these awards!
This year's recipients will be officially recognized during our Faculty and Student Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 27, 2018. All recipients should ideally be able to attend the event.
The window to submit nominations is Thursday, January 25 - Friday, February 23, 2018 (5:00 PM). Any UF faculty or staff member may nominate a Gator Engineering student, and any UF student may nominate a Gator Engineering student. Anyone may nominate more than one student. Please take special care in reading the instructions attached.
To submit a nomination, please complete the online nomination form by clicking here. The online nomination requires the following: 1) the completed nomination form with the requested information, 2) a letter providing compelling evidence of how this student has strongly exhibited the attribute in question and is qualified to represent this attribute for the upcoming year (please include specific examples.), and 3) the nominee's resume or curriculum vitae.
The recipients will be notified by the last week of March or soon thereafter.
Note...if you feel you qualify for one of these awards, please see Dr. Leary to discuss why you meet the criteria. Sometimes we don't know about your external activities and would love to see our students nominated for these awards!
BACKPACKING WITH A PURPOSE: 2018 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
Discover the wider world and connect with change makers making a positive and lasting impact in their communities.
Operation Groundswell is a non-profit that runs travel, community service, and experiential education programs around the globe. We dig into social justice issues while working in solidarity with local activists, non-profits, and communities. We want you to join us in the fight for a better world.
It’s time to make the whole world your classroom!
Apply by March 8th.
Programs are filling up quickly, so apply as soon as possible.
All students are eligible to receive financial assistance to reduce the cost of all our 35- and 45-day summer programs. Applications should only take about 10 minutes, and the deadline to apply for our summer programs is coming up on March 8th.
Start exploring at www.operationgroundswell.com
Can’t travel in the summer? We travel all year long!
Operation Groundswell is a non-profit that runs travel, community service, and experiential education programs around the globe. We dig into social justice issues while working in solidarity with local activists, non-profits, and communities. We want you to join us in the fight for a better world.
It’s time to make the whole world your classroom!
Apply by March 8th.
Programs are filling up quickly, so apply as soon as possible.
All students are eligible to receive financial assistance to reduce the cost of all our 35- and 45-day summer programs. Applications should only take about 10 minutes, and the deadline to apply for our summer programs is coming up on March 8th.
Start exploring at www.operationgroundswell.com
Can’t travel in the summer? We travel all year long!
Disney's Agricultural Sciences Internship Opportunity
The Agricultural Sciences team is looking for undergraduate college students and recent graduates to participate in our fun and challenging hands-on internship in several different agricultural and science education fields including Plant Science, Entomology, Biotechnology, and Aquaculture.
Responsibilities:
In addition to maintaining the show quality of our growing areas, aquaculture systems and biotechnology lab, interns will spend a significant amount of time leading informative and interactive guest tours through our facilities, along with promoting and selling these tours. Additional training sessions, classes and meetings will be scheduled throughout the semester. Other duties vary by discipline:
Aquaculture
Operate a recirculating freshwater aquaculture facility. Monitor filtration systems and water quality, assist in diagnosis and control of disease, and raise fish to marketable size for Walt Disney World® restaurants.
Biotechnology
Maintain a tissue culture production facility. Prepare media and culture a wide variety of plants. Then, collect, package and deliver the tissue-cultured plants to Epcot® merchandise locations.
Entomology
Become an integral part of The Land’s Integrated Pest Management program. Rear and maintain insect colonies, release beneficial insects into greenhouse crops, and maintain entomology-related shows.
Plant Science
Maintain a high-quality show of hydroponically-grown food crops from around the globe. Seed, transplant, irrigate and prune plants; harvest produce for Epcot® restaurants; rake, sweep, and provide general cleanup of greenhouses.
Minimum Requirements:
· College student or recent graduate (must apply within six months of graduation) with background and/or major in agriculture, plant science, horticulture, biology, biotechnology, entomology, aquaculture, education, or related field.
· Team player with demonstrated verbal communication skills and the ability to interact positively with both Walt Disney World® Guests and fellow Cast Members.
· Demonstrated work ethic, reliable transportation, and willingness to work on a flexible schedule.
· Willingness and ability to adhere to the Walt Disney World® personal appearance standards.
· Completed online application.
How to Apply:
Go to http://disneyinterns.com/science. Click “Apply Now” at the bottom of the page, find the internship(s) you are interested in applying for, and fill out the application(s).
On your application, please upload your resume and current transcripts (including your name, cumulative GPA, and any courses you are currently taking).
Call or email us with any questions.
Telephone: (407) 560-7256
Email: wdw.epcot.science.internship@disney.com
Internship Schedule
Summer/Fall 2018: June 2018 - January 2019
Winter/Spring 2019: January 2019-June 2019
Summer/Fall 2019: June 2019- January 2020
Responsibilities:
In addition to maintaining the show quality of our growing areas, aquaculture systems and biotechnology lab, interns will spend a significant amount of time leading informative and interactive guest tours through our facilities, along with promoting and selling these tours. Additional training sessions, classes and meetings will be scheduled throughout the semester. Other duties vary by discipline:
Aquaculture
Operate a recirculating freshwater aquaculture facility. Monitor filtration systems and water quality, assist in diagnosis and control of disease, and raise fish to marketable size for Walt Disney World® restaurants.
Biotechnology
Maintain a tissue culture production facility. Prepare media and culture a wide variety of plants. Then, collect, package and deliver the tissue-cultured plants to Epcot® merchandise locations.
Entomology
Become an integral part of The Land’s Integrated Pest Management program. Rear and maintain insect colonies, release beneficial insects into greenhouse crops, and maintain entomology-related shows.
Plant Science
Maintain a high-quality show of hydroponically-grown food crops from around the globe. Seed, transplant, irrigate and prune plants; harvest produce for Epcot® restaurants; rake, sweep, and provide general cleanup of greenhouses.
Minimum Requirements:
· College student or recent graduate (must apply within six months of graduation) with background and/or major in agriculture, plant science, horticulture, biology, biotechnology, entomology, aquaculture, education, or related field.
· Team player with demonstrated verbal communication skills and the ability to interact positively with both Walt Disney World® Guests and fellow Cast Members.
· Demonstrated work ethic, reliable transportation, and willingness to work on a flexible schedule.
· Willingness and ability to adhere to the Walt Disney World® personal appearance standards.
· Completed online application.
How to Apply:
Go to http://disneyinterns.com/science. Click “Apply Now” at the bottom of the page, find the internship(s) you are interested in applying for, and fill out the application(s).
On your application, please upload your resume and current transcripts (including your name, cumulative GPA, and any courses you are currently taking).
Call or email us with any questions.
Telephone: (407) 560-7256
Email: wdw.epcot.science.internship@disney.com
Internship Schedule
Summer/Fall 2018: June 2018 - January 2019
Winter/Spring 2019: January 2019-June 2019
Summer/Fall 2019: June 2019- January 2020
Big Island Farms 2018 Summer Internships 🌴
Our team coalesces around a shared vision of sustainability, community, and the desire to understand how to live off the land through a process of discovering the deeper rooted connections that we all share within the holistic connection of organic permaculture. We are searching for like-minded individuals who we can share our knowledge with and who can also leave their mark at Big Island Farms.
Through our interdisciplinary education model, which incorporates classes, tangible hands-on experience, expeditions and guest speakers, students will actively pursue their passions, learn to broaden their worldviews, 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 Summer 2018 and beyond. Internship spots are limited, hurry to APPLY NOW.
Check out our website www.bigislandfarms.com to see full program details
Please email us at info@bigislandfarms.com for details
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Engineering internships available
Our office is currently looking for engineering interns, preferably with some CAD experience. Please let me know if you have any students interested in interning for a large local engineering company with projects focused on water resources. Please send resumes directly to
taylor.kroll@woodplc.com if interested.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/engineering-technician-intern-at-amec-foster-wheeler-563921077/
taylor.kroll@woodplc.com if interested.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/engineering-technician-intern-at-amec-foster-wheeler-563921077/
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