ABE Poster Symposium - October 23rd

The Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department is hosting a poster symposium for ABE graduate and undergraduate students to showcase their research, complete with free poster printing, judging, and PRIZE MONEY! The posters will be displayed throughout the first floor of Frazier Rogers Hall, and refreshments will be served.

KEY DATES:

October 9th – Submit intent to participate to Shannon Noble (shannon.noble@ufl.edu) with the following information included in the email:

• Name
• Degree being pursued (BS/MS/ME/PhD)
• Faculty advisor
• POSTER TITLE

Upon receiving your intent to submit a poster, you will receive additional information on how to receive reimbursement for the cost needed to print your poster and where to hang your poster on the day of the symposium. Students will be reimbursed a maximum of $12 for poster printing. Information on campus printing is available at http://print.at.ufl.edu/printingquestions.shtml

October 23rd – ABE Poster Symposium, 4 to 6 PM

PRIZES:

A group of faculty members will be judging posters. Advisors will not be judging their own students. Winners will be notified via email after the symposium, and will be presented with their awards at the ABE Thanksgiving Luncheon. Winning posters will also be showcased at the Thanksgiving Luncheon.

• Graduate 1st - $300
• Graduate 2nd - $200
• Graduate 3rd - $100
• Graduate Honorable Mention - $50
• Undergraduate 1st - $75

Sigma Xi Student Research Grants - Deadline October 15th

STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society is now accepting student grant applications through the Grant-in-Aid of Research Program. Applications are accepted in all fields of science and engineering. The application deadline is October 15, 2013 for awards to be disbursed in January 2014.

Additional information at: http://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/giar

Email questions to giar@sigmaxi.org

CALL FOR STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to share their research through poster presentations at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and International Research Conference on November 8th and 9th in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Abstracts accepted in all fields of science and engineering with awards given for outstanding presentations. A full announcement is included below.

Additional information at: http://www.sigmaxi.org/meetings/annual/src.shtml

Email questions to meeting@sigmaxi.org

ICPF Career Portal has Packaging Opportunities

ICPF Career Portal Contains Entry Level Jobs for New and Upcoming Graduates, and for Students Seeking Internships

This week, ICPF's Career Portal (http://careers.icpfbox.org) has a score or more of new “entry level” openings posted for new and upcoming graduates. They include about a dozen openings in corrugated sales, and the remainder in packaging design, graphic design, manufacturing management (trainees), supply chain management, customer service, and reliability management Directions on applying and general information on corrugated sales are outlined below.

CAREER PORTAL DIRECTIONS: In order to register on the ICPF career center as a jobseeker or internship seeker, follow these steps:

• Go to http://careers.icpfbox.org

• Click on the "Sign Up Now" button in the center of the page – this will begin walking you through the registration process.

• Input your contact information and upload your resume – click the "Save & Continue" button – the system has a parser in place that will assist you with disbursing the information into the appropriate fields. You will then need to go through and verify the information was placed correctly. –click “Save & Continue”.

• On the following page you will verify your contact information – click “Save & Continue”.

• The following section will have you verify your employment / education history – click “Save & Continue”.

• Input the additional resume detail on the following page – when complete, click "Save & Continue".

• The following screen will give you three options – you can choose to make your resume/profile public/confidential/private. You will also have the ability to attach and upload additional documents on this page – click “Save & Continue”.

• This will then take you to a preview of your information – if all looks good, click the "Complete Registration" button.

Testimonial Video (You may have to paste links in your browser to view.)

Vanguard Packaging / University of Florida

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0ePFRASY28

(Michael Cochran acquired a student internship through ICPF at Vanguard Packaging for the summer of 2011 and was hired by Vanguard upon his graduation from University of Florida Packaging in summer of 2012)

Job Openings at Rock Garden

Rock Garden, part of the Coosemans Worldwide group, is a Farm to Fork entity that has continued to grow and expand. Aside from a substantial farming network both internationally and domestic, we have recently taken over 100 ac of certified organic land north of Lake Okeechobee to provide our customers with year round, Fresh from Florida products.

Current openings include a Production Manager and a Shift Supervisor. Both positions have responsibilities in Production Management, Staff Management, Technical Support and Food Safety.

The Production Manager spends 25% to 40% of time coordinating with other Departments such as Sales, Imports and Purchasing to insure the efficient movement of the products from the time that they are received, processed by Production employees and turned over to the Shipping Dept. The Production Manager spends approximately 60% to 75% overseeing that the proper application and metrics of quality, safety and health standards are maintained while in the process of handling, cleaning, maintaining, rotating and packing, driving efficiency and profitability without sacrificing quality workmanship or ethical standards.

The Shift Supervisor spends the majority of the time overseeing the quality, accuracy and quantity of the work performed by the personnel: (1) Production/Packing (2) Receiving/ Transportation Team Members. While training or occasionally doing actual production work he/she will be simultaneously supervising and overseeing the general operation of the employees supervised.

For complete job descriptions contact Robin Snyder or Dr. Wendell Porter.

Prospective candidates may apply by contacting Rocio Hernandez at 305.477.8833 x117, or, by e-mail to rocio.hernandez@rockgardenherbs.com.

Job Opportunities at Costa Farms

 Costa Farms is the largest grower and wholesaler of indoor houseplants in North America. Selling primarily through larger retailers, Costa Farms is the leader in the industry. Costa Farms is a third generation, family owned business that globally stretches over 3,500 acres and employs 3,000+ associates. Along with thriving indoor houseplant and bedding plant divisions, Costa Farms operates merchandising and transportation companies as part of its infrastructure with operations domestically in South Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and abroad in the Dominican Republic, and Far East.

The following job opportunities are available. You can contact Robin Snyder at rsnyder@ufl.edu for complete job descriptions.

Web Developer
Shipping Supervisor - Agriculture
Net Developer
Purchasing Agent - Live Goods
Product Manager

Costa Farms
305-247-5135, ext: 106 | f: 786-272-1067
22290 SW 162nd Avenue | Miami, FL 33170

Job Opportunities at Corporate Green/Green Seasons

Corporate Green/GreenSeasons is a family-owned landscaping and facilities maintenance business committed to providing a warm and family-oriented atmosphere to all Team Members. We provide services such as landscaping, lawn maintenance, pest control, outdoor mosquito misting systems, irrigation controls, and building outdoor living spaces, patios, decks and walkways. The following employment opportunities are available to qualified applicants. You may contact Robin Snyder at rsnyder@ufl.edu for complete job descriptions.

Landscape Specialist

Turfgrass Management Specialist

Arborist

Contract Management

Irrigation Technician


Mindi Valentine
Corporate Green/GreenSeasons
mindi@greenseasons.us
Office: 225-752-2333
Fax: 225-752-1399
GreenSeasons.us

Engineering Specialist at SRWMD

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates the effective and efficient acquisition of water use monitoring data in support of agricultural water use monitoring and water resource planning, including equipment selection, installation, calibration, and maintenance.

• Coordinates the design and operation of databases needed in the acquisition of water use monitoring data.

• Supervises staff as necessary in the acquisition of water-related data.

• Plans, manages and performs other special projects or activities related to water resources monitoring with emphasis on water use monitoring.

• Prepares reports including recommendations, agreements, specifications, contracts and other related correspondences; makes presentations and updates key stakeholders as needed.

• Serves as a technical resource and liaison regarding data availability, quality and applicability to District engineers and modelers.

• Serves as a technical resource and liaison between other agencies, local governments, consultants and members of the public.

• Uses appropriate software, databases, modeling systems and other technology.

• Performs project management duties as needed, including preparation and evaluation of requests for bids; contract negotiations; contractor oversight, and cost tracking against budgeted funds.

• Understands and applies water-related laws, rules, and policies.

• Participates in and coordinates in other District activities and performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies: Data Acquisition Technology – Knowledge of technologies used to collect, deliver, and quality-assure water-related data. Accuracy / Attention to Detail - Ability to perform job functions with high level of accuracy. Problem Solving - Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operation, technical, and process problems. Flexibility and Adaptability - Knowledge of successful approaches, tools and techniques for dealing with change and adapting to a changing environment. Listening - Ability to gather, clarify and apply information transmitted verbally, while exhibiting a genuine interest toward the speaker. Oral and Written Communications - Ability to express oneself to provide information to others effectively, recognizing that communication is more than just language. It includes tone, style and structure. Interpersonal Relationships - Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Conflict Management - Knowledge of tools and techniques for anticipating, recognizing and effectively dealing with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group or situational level. Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Knowledge of tools and techniques for effective use of broad range of factors, assumptions, frameworks and perspectives when solving problems and making decisions.

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Salary Minimum $39,894.40