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Florida Outdoor Writers Association Scholarship - Deadline 6/14/21

Each year, the Florida Outdoor Writers Association awards up to three scholarships of $1000 to college students as a way to encourage them to consider careers in writing, photography or video media related to the outdoors.

Preference is given to journalism and communications majors, but in recent years, a number of winners have come from science majors as well. You can read about them at https://www.fowa.org/winners/.

Note the deadline for this year’s competition is June 14, 2021 at 3pm EST. Applicants need to submit:

• an essay of between 500-750 words;
• a resume; and
• a letter of endorsement from a faculty adviser.

Full details can be found at this link: https://www.flseagrant.org/students/scholarships/fowa/

Virtual Job Fair - June 10th

Career centers at Florida’s 12 public universities, led by the University of Florida’s Career Connections Center, will virtually host the 2021 Virtual Statewide Job Fair on June 10 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Current students and alumni from the participating institutions can register to attend at no cost.

About 215 organizations have signed up, more than double the number of organizations that attended in 2020 and nearly 50 more than in 2019. Employers – including Fort Myers Broadcasting Co., the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Morgan Stanley and Tech Data Corporation, a Fortune 500 company ­– are recruiting undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni for full-time, part-time and temporary positions across industries.

The fair will take place on Career Fair Plus, a free app designed for virtual career fairs. The app enables attendees to schedule one-on-one live chats or video calls with recruiters, as well as sort employers by the experience level they’re seeking and the open positions they offer.

Representatives from the Florida Career Centers, the consortium of 12 universities spearheading the event, will also staff a virtual meeting room on the platform where students can drop in for tips on networking with employers, navigating Career Fair Plus and more.

Iverson said attendees should nail down a summary of their background, relevant experience and interests – called an “elevator pitch” – regardless of whether employers plan on live-chatting or video calling. Time slots with recruiters will continue to become available as they set their schedules leading up to June 10, so registrants should continue to check Career Fair Plus for appointments.

NASA Develop-Fall Internships

Apply for 10-week paid research opportunities with the NASA DEVELOP National Program, open to current students and recent college graduates as well as transitioning/early career professionals. 

NASA DEVELOP projects focus on helping local and international communities address their environmental concerns while utilizing NASA's Earth-observing fleet of satellites. NASA DEVELOP operates at eleven locations across the country at NASA Centers and other regional locations. This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth Science. Participants will work with NASA scientists, partner organizations, and science advisors to learn about the use of NASA Earth science data for use in water resources, disaster management, ecological forecasting, and other applications to address environmental community concerns. Details about this opportunity and how to apply can be found online at https://develop.larc.nasa.gov/. 

The fall position application window will be open online from May 7th until June 25th, with the term starting September 13th and lasting through November 19th. Please note due to the ongoing pandemic, the DEVELOP fall 2021 term will be conducted virtually. As such, all accepted participants must work remotely from within the United States.

 

DELTA Symposium

 Improving the diversity of our workforce is critical to Corteva’s success.  To cultivate a rich pipeline of diverse candidates for Corteva roles, we are pleased to announce the launch of the R&D Developing Emerging Leaders and Talent inAgriculture (DELTA) symposium, research grant and scholarship programs.  These programs invite under-represented minority undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs to share their interest and research as well as gain insights to careers in agricultural disciplines, sustainable and reliable food production, and Corteva.  Participants in the symposium will receive a technical overview of the company and a chance to share their own research, network, and develop soft skills that are essential to any industry career. Scholarships are available.

UF SSS federal grant funded TRIO program info sessions

The UF TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program located in the Office of Academic Support (OAS), will launch our Summer 2021 Recruitment Season during our first three Information Sessions to be held Thursday, June 3rd, Wednesday, June 9th, and Thursday, June 15th.

UF SSS is a federal grant funded TRIO program that provides first-generation, limited income, and/or students with a disability with staff and peer academic coaching, workshops (academic, financial, and wellness), resources for career and graduate school preparation, scholarships, tutoring, social and cultural events, technology resources, peer leadership opportunities, and more!

Zoom links for this week’s information sessions and a Qualtrics link where students can request an application are provided below. Please note that students who are interested in joining the UF SSS program are highly encouraged to apply as soon as possible, since we are limited in the number of students we can admit into the program at this time.

Zoom links for UF SSS Information Sessions:

 
Thursday, June 3 at 4:00pm:
https://ufl.zoom.us/j/96474111564

Wednesday, June 9 at 6:00pm:
https://ufl.zoom.us/j/92813802274

Tuesday, June 15 at 6:00pm:
https://ufl.zoom.us/j/96875057883

Qualtrics link for UF SSS Interest Form:
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Civil/Agricultural Engineer positions - Lake City and Tavares

USA Jobs has posted the following positions in Florida. Use the links below to view all details:

Civil/Agricultural Engineer - MP, GS-810/890-9/11; Lake City and Tavares, FL; Open: 6/2/2021 ; Close: 6/15/2021 .Link to the vacancy announcement: NRCS-21-11125827-MP-FL-AF

Civil/Agricultural Engineer - DE, GS-810/890-9/11; Lake City and Tavares, FL; Open: 6/2/2021; Close: 6/15/2021. Link to the vacancy announcement: NRCS-21-11125835-DE-FL-AF

Florida Climate Institute (FCI) ‘Getting to Neutral’ internship application

Join the Florida Climate Institute (FCI) to help lay the groundwork for ‘Getting to Neutral’ in the State of Florida!

Deadline to apply is 5:00 PM Thursday, June 3, 2021

We are soliciting applications for 6-8 internship positions to work under the mentorship of faculty and other experts for periods of 3-6 months this Summer and Fall to start immediately (20 hours per week; pay commensurate with experience). The FCI seeks student interns to assist with data collection and tracking for the greenhouse gas inventory and support work to evaluate potential net-zero strategies as part of a net-zero action planning effort for the State.

Responsibilities

· Work with project workgroup leads and workgroup members to complete a greenhouse gas inventory based on specific sector
· Collect data from different departments and power utility for inventory
· Create a report demonstrating key findings.
· Determine most valuable metrics for tracking state sustainability for potential integration into strategic plan.
· Recommend goals and initiatives to reduce statewide carbon emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050.
· Draft written materials like reports, plans, and recommendations.
· Other tasks as assigned.

Experience and Skills

· Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, natural sciences, environmental policy, public administration, sustainability, or economics.
· Ability to compare, analyze, and report on data findings and trends.
· Ability to work independently and add value to their work beyond initial assignment.
· Experience with collecting and organizing data from multiple stakeholders a plus.
· Experience with greenhouse gas inventories, renewable energies and other net-zero strategies and assessments a plus.
· Ability to design visually interesting reports and graphics a plus. Samples appreciated. 

Please send brief statement of interest and resume to Alyssa Hernandez (alyherna@fiu.edu) by June 3rd for priority consideration. Positions are open until filled.

Frog Song Organic Farm - Now Hiring

Frog Song Organic Farm has job opportunities for students and recent graduates. Two CALS alumni own and operate a sixty acre, certified organic farm here in Alachua County. We produce over eighty different crops, raise pastured animals, as well as distribute fresh food across Florida to the Jacksonville, Tampa Bay and Orlando metropolitan areas. We are currently hiring for multiple seasonal, part time and full time positions which will allow for hands-on experience on a production farm. All of the information on jobs is located here on our website: https://frogsongorganics.com/about-us/join-our-team/