Undergraduate Research Opportunities in ABE

Students...are you looking for a volunteer, for credit, or paid undergraduate research position? ABE faculty researchers are looking for excellent undergraduates to work in their labs. To learn more about the opportunities in undergraduate research at ABE visit:  https://abe.ufl.edu/undergraduate-research/

 If you have questions or need assistance, please email Shannon Noble shannon.noble@ufl.edu

NIEHS Biomedical Research Program - Deadline 2/10/21

 

ABE Undergraduate Research Opportunities!

Students, the UG research page is live now from the ABE webpage.  This is a great opportunity to get involved in a research project in your area of interest and earn elective credit (if you need it). We will allow research credits to replace internship credits if those are required for your program. Explore the opportunities and complete the application here:

https://abe.ufl.edu/undergraduate-research/  

BEST PRACTICES FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

• Review the many opportunities and faculty mentors from the Find Research Opportunities webpage. If your preferred faculty member does not have a project posted then contact them directly and send them your ABE Undergraduate Research application.
• Complete and submit the digital ABE Undergraduate Research application. Be prepared to upload your resume and personal statement (limit of 250 words). Upon submission, you will receive an automatic email with a copy of your application.
• Complete all application requirements as specified for each desired project/faculty mentor.
• If you are contacted for an interview and selected for a position, the faculty mentor will assist you with completing the ABE volunteer or hiring process.

UF Intern Research Opp for Biological Engineers

Are you looking for an agricultural and biological engineering based internship or research position in Fall 2020 and interested in developing your personal-professional skillsets? The Active Learning Program (ALP) is a 1-semester internship and research program that connects eager, well-trained undergraduate students with UF faculty and community mentors engaged in internship and research projects. Interested students apply to be enrolled in the 3-credit Active Learning Program IDS4940 course where they develop their professional skillsets in leadership, collaboration, and professional communication, while defining their personal-professional mission, values, and strengths.

You can learn more about the ALP and apply through our application: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dbZOJfcEHwv6BQV and view our agricultural and biological engineering oriented opportunities at: http://caires.center.ufl.edu/current-projects/.

For agricultural and biological engineering students, we recommend paying special attention to the following projects:
Biomedical Workforce Development Internship
Community Weatherization Coalition- Saving Money and Resources for Neighbors in Need
Data Management in Multi-Scaling Modelling Efforts Research
Evaluation of Vegetable and Fruit Freshness Via Machine Learning Research
Foodborne Viruses in Food and Environment Research
Pharmacological Characterization of Kratom Alkaloids in Vivo and in Vitro Research
Swamp Bots Community-Driven Robotics Pilot

Do research...earn money! University Scholars Program

You can still apply!!

The University Scholars Program is a good way to gain research experience and to earn a little money in the process. Every year, CALS receives 20 spots from the University. Although the deadline for applications was Friday February 7, we only have 15 applications. We will extend our deadline for the 2020-2021 University Scholars Program applications to Wednesday February 26 so that we might fill the remaining spots we have available. To be eligible to apply, you must not graduate before the spring 2021 term. Here is a link to the application: https://cals.ufl.edu/getinvolved/honors/universityscholars/. Please consider this opportunity as we would like to use all available spots allocated to the college.

Paid Undergraduate Research Opportunity- Deadline Tuesday 12/2!

Civic Scholars at the Bob Graham Center for Public Service offers UF undergraduates an opportunity to gain research and public service experience on key issues facing Florida. Spring 2020 Civic Scholars will research climate change impacts and preparedness in Florida’s 67 counties. Your work will support the development of a new public portal, Barometer Florida, to help the public track progress on this and other challenges. Upon completion of all requirements, each student will receive a $500 stipend—and an important research experience. Contact Cynthia Barnett with questions.

Applications are due Dec. 2.

Emerging Scholars Program 2020 - For Freshmen & Sophomores interested in research

The Emerging Scholars Program encourages early undergraduate students who are interested in adding a research experience to their curriculum at the freshman or sophomore year to apply for this entry-level program. https://cur.aa.ufl.edu/emerging-scholars-program/

November 15, 2019 Application Due

December 4, 2019 Emerging Scholars chosen and announcement sent to students

Students applying to the Emerging Scholars Program will apply directly to the Center for Undergraduate Research. When submitting your application, please provide the following items:

• Description of Research Project
• Letter of Support from Research Mentor

Harnessing Microbes for Sustainable Food Production-Undergraduate Student Research positions

Project title: Harnessing Microbes for Sustainable Food Production
Project summary: Multiple aspects of farming practices and operations need to be optimized simultaneously and coherently to make food production sustainable. Productivity needs to be maintained while soil nutrients, water quality and farm waste need to be managed properly to mitigate negative impacts of farming on the surrounding ecosystems, so people in the next generations continue to receive ecosystem services.

Job description includes: 
Two positions are open related to this education project; a) undergraduate research
assistant, and b) undergraduate education/science communication assistant. For the a) undergraduate
research assistant position, we are seeking two undergraduate students who are passionate about
studying microbial roles in sustainable agriculture. The students will participate in both field and lab work during the project. The field work includes growing crops under different soil treatments and collecting soil samples, while lab work includes observing soil and plant‐associated microbes using microscopes, extraction of DNA, DNA sequencing, and analysis of DNA sequence data.

If you are interested in these student assistant positions, please send a brief statement
of interest (250 words) and a short CV (1 page) to Dr. Masa Fujimoto (mfujimoto@ufl.edu) and Dr. Ann Wilkie (acwilkie@ufl.edu) via email (please copy both) by September 30th. Previous research or outreach experience is not required. We are keen to have students who are passionate about sustainable agriculture, sustainable resource uses, microbiology, and science communication on our team, and are excited to help you achieve your career goals.

UF Summer Undergraduate International Research Program

UF students with a minimum of one year of UF research experience in any discipline and who will not graduate before December 2019 may apply for a summer international research award of up to $5,000. Students must secure an international research position and then complete the SUIRP application process. Applications materials are due Feb. 14, 2019. For complete program description and application go to: https://cur.aa.ufl.edu/resources/uf-suirp/.

2019 UF/IFAS Research Internship Program - Applications Open thru 1/14

The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is pleased to announce the call for Research Summer Internships with the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station (FAES). Interns will be paid $560 per week ($14 per hour) and will work under the supervision of a UF/IFAS faculty member.

For more information and a link to the applications, please go to the application website. If you have questions about the 2019 summer research internship program, please see the Frequently Asked Questions or contact Cassie Sexson at cjlema@ufl.edu.

Applications are due, Monday, January 14.

Emerging Scholars Program

Students Commit to:

• 2 semesters of research (Spring 2019 and Summer 2019/Fall 2019)
• Poster Presentation
• Research Paper
• $1000 Stipend

Eligibility:

• Freshman or Sophomore status only
• NO previous research experience
• Find Research Mentor to sponsor you 
• Mentor must be in one of the following colleges: Arts, CLAS, CALS, DCP, Education, HHP, The Florida Museum of Natural History, Medicine, PHHP, Pharmacy, Dentistry, VetMed

Application consists of:
Personal Statement
Description of Research Project
Letter of Support from Research Mentor

Due Nov. 16, 2018 5PM

Apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/5nzFA56WrAlFxMZ23
More info here: https://cur.aa.ufl.edu/scholarships/emerging-scholars/

ERC Summer Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities

www.washington.edu/doit/programs/accesserc/resources/erc-summer-opportunities-individuals-disabilities

The National Science Foundation-sponsored Engineering Research Centers (ERCs) are recruiting undergraduate students with disabilities into programs for Summer 2017. Apply now!

ERCs are located at universities all across the United States, each in close partnership with industry. Each ERC provides an environment in which academe and industry collaborate in pursuing strategic advances in complex engineered systems and systems-level technologies that have the potential to spawn whole new industries or to radically transform the product lines, processing technologies, or service delivery methodologies of current industries. Activity within ERCs lies at the interface between the discovery-driven culture of science and the innovation-driven culture of engineering.

For more information and to apply, follow the links at the URL above. Each ERC has unique opportunities to engage in research and discovery.

Invitation to SISE 2016: Nexus in Chicago - opportunity for student, interns

The University of Illinois at Chicago presents the 6th Annual Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy.

The SISE Program

The Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) is a two-week intensive workshop and lecture series for students and professionals. From August 4-16, a diverse body of participants will engage a broad spectrum of energy and sustainability-related topics through daily presentations, collaborative projects, mentoring activities, site visits, and networking opportunities with leading research institutions and companies in the digital technology and energy sectors. The issues presented will be of interest to scientists, economists, political scientists, urban planners, engineers, architects, and entrepreneurs. Graduates leave as thoughtful and informed global citizens with a firm foundation and expanded network for careers in sustainability, energy, and smart technology and infrastructure.

2016 Theme: Nexus

Water and energy have long been thought of--and addressed as--two separate issues. With the advent of systems thinking, life cycle assessment, and similar strategies for interdisciplinary analysis, the connection between water and energy has only recently been fully acknowledged. This nexus will be challenged in the coming decades as a result of 1) a growing world population, 2) the need to cultivate more food, 3) a dwindling supply of available water resources, and 4) unforeseen disasters as result of climate change. It is important for energy and sustainability-minded professionals, and all future decision makers, to become fluent in the issues surrounding the nexus, and to work together to implement innovative solutions in the decades to come.

SISE will 1) explore the relationship between energy and water with an eye towards environmental and agricultural impacts; 2) explore the the use of water, especially in energy extraction (fracking) and generation; and 3) highlight the role of the grid in energy issues, emphasizing three specific areas: smart grid, storage for the grid, and the distribution of energy. Participants will consider where the United States is to date, potential solutions, and obstacles and opportunities for each path moving forward.

Now Accepting Applications

Admission into the program is highly competitive, drawing from a national pool of applicants. Participants can expect lodging for the duration of the 2-week program. Many participants will receive partial support for travel costs.

Senior-level undergraduates (as of the fall of 2016), graduate students, and professionals working in the fields of sustainability and energy who are living, working, or studying in the United States are eligible to apply. An online application, a resume, and two letters of reference are required. Applications will be accepted through July 1, 2016. More information is provided on the SISE website. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Thomas Aláan (uic.sise.admissions@gmail.com) SISE Program Coordinator.

Website: http://sise.uic.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uic.sise

Undergraduate research opportunities at the UF Whitney Lab.

The Whitney lab is recruiting motivated undergraduates interested in learning about and gaining experience in applied biogeoscience.

Since it is too late to offer credit for this semester, students will have an opportunity fto gain applied research experience over the weekends. We want to have motivated undergraduates get involved and learn applied biogeoscience techniques through direct experience during the mornings and then have fun in the evenings fishing, snorkeling, and kayaking or just hanging out on the beach. During the evenings, guided eco-tours and short talks will be offered depending on availability. We are offering motivated undergraduates rooming on site in return for their participation during the mornings.

Over spring break we are also looking for interested undergraduates to come attend a short course on applied environmental science where they will be exposed to methods for analyzing soils, water, and collecting data in the morning and more fun beach-related activities during the evenings. The cost of rooming will be covered in return for their participation in the mornings.

We also are offering the opportunity to earn research credit through the Soil and Water Science Department will begin this summer. We will work with each student to create a schedule of learning and have them involved in applied research with the intensity of research and expected materials (reports, papers, etc.) based on the amount of credit they are completing the research for.

What we need are a short statement of interest (can be via email) and three professional references from any interested student.

Eron Raines
hmsbeagle@ufl.edu
PhD Student, Osborne Lab
Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience
9505 Ocean Shore Boulevard
St. Augustine, FL 32080-8610