Graduate Student Positions OSU

The Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department at Oklahoma State University (located in Stillwater, Oklahoma) has three (3) open Graduate Research Assistantship positions for qualified Master or PhD students to conduct applied research projects on different aspects of sustainable agricultural water management and irrigation engineering. The start date could be as early as Jan. 11, 2016 (Spring 2016 semester), but no later than May 18, 2016. Below please find more information about the projects.
Improving on-farm irrigation management using sensor-based technologies

The goal of this project is to study utilization of sensor-based technologies to improve irrigation decision making and management at farm scale. The types of sensors to be utilized cover a wide range, including but not limited to flow meters, rain gauges, soil water content sensors, and crop canopy temperature sensors.

Remote Sensing of Agricultural Water Use and Drought
This project attempts to better understand the dynamics and interrelationship between evapotranspiration and drought in agricultural systems using space- and air-borne remote sensing approaches. The graduate student will be involved in processing imagery and analyzing remotely-sensed and in-situ data.

A Closer Look at the Irrigation Component in Hydrological Models
The goal of this project is to improve the performance of hydrological models by modifying the way irrigation efficiency and irrigation water balance is currently represented in these models. The graduate student will be working in close collaboration with scientists at USDA-ARS on a range of monitoring and modeling tasks.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor degree in agricultural engineering or a closely related field, as well as the ability to participate in field projects in remote areas. Interested students may apply by sending their resume and a cover letter stating their interest and any previous experience to:

Dr. Saleh Taghvaeian
Assistant Professor
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department
Oklahoma State University
111 Agricultural Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
(P): 405-744-8395
saleh.taghvaeian@okstate.edu

ASABE Float Building and picnic social 10/24!

ASABE will be hosting a picnic social this Saturday, October 24th at 10am at the Ag Shop! We will be building the homecoming float and will start brainstorming design team ideas. If you are at all interested in joining one of these teams, this will be the perfect opportunity for you to get to know others on the team.

Don't worry, you don't have to be creative to help us with the float. All we ask is that you come out, give us a hand and enjoy the free food that will be provided.

The Ag Shop is located on the corner of Museum and Hull Rd near Southwest.

UF Graduate School Information Day, 10/26/15

The UF Graduate School will host Grad School Information Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2015 in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom.

UF Graduate School Information day is an opportunity for the UF and Gainesville community to gain valuable information regarding the admissions process for graduate school. Participants will be able to speak with department representatives who will be on hand at the event.

If you have questions concerning this event, contact the Graduate School at ogmp@ufl.edu<mailto:ogmp@ufl.edu>.

New UF database of statistical courses!

Each department often provides their own statistical courses but students and faculty from other departments rarely know about these courses. Unfortunately, several of the stats courses listed in the registrar’s website are irregularly or never offered. This makes it difficult for students to find courses based on the registrar alone.

There is now a database of currently offered stats courses throughout UF that would be available online through a webpage, to be updated annually. Here is the link: https://ufstatscourses.shinyapps.io/shiny_tutorial/

ABE Departmental Scholarship Application Open through 10/15

Several scholarships are available to undergraduate students in the ABE department (all majors). Deadline to apply for a Spring 2016 scholarship is October 15, 2015.  Be sure you are ready to complete the application prior to clicking the link!

https://ufl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9QXQeku2GSgXkJD

NOTE: These scholarships are only available to students in the ABE Department.

Graduate Student Positions-Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department-OSU

The Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department at Oklahoma State University (located in Stillwater, Oklahoma) has three (3) open Graduate Research Assistantship positions for qualified Master or PhD students to conduct applied research projects on different aspects of sustainable agricultural water management and irrigation engineering. The start date could be as early as Jan. 11, 2016 (Spring 2016 semester), but no later than May 18, 2016. Below please find more information about the projects.

Improving on-farm irrigation management using sensor-based technologies
The goal of this project is to study utilization of sensor-based technologies to improve irrigation decision making and management at farm scale. The types of sensors to be utilized cover a wide range, including but not limited to flow meters, rain gauges, soil water content sensors, and crop canopy temperature sensors.

Remote Sensing of Agricultural Water Use and Drought
This project attempts to better understand the dynamics and interrelationship between evapotranspiration and drought in agricultural systems using space- and air-borne remote sensing approaches. The graduate student will be involved in processing imagery and analyzing remotely-sensed and in-situ data.

A Closer Look at the Irrigation Component in Hydrological Models 

The goal of this project is to improve the performance of hydrological models by modifying the way irrigation efficiency and irrigation water balance is currently represented in these models. The graduate student will be working in close collaboration with scientists at USDA-ARS on a range of monitoring and modeling tasks.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor degree in agricultural engineering or a closely related field, as well as the ability to participate in field projects in remote areas. Interested students may apply by sending their resume and a cover letter stating their interest and any previous experience to:

Dr. Saleh Taghvaeian
Assistant Professor
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department
Oklahoma State University
111 Agricultural Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
(P): 405-744-8395
saleh.taghvaeian@okstate.edu

 

Nursery Supervisor Trainee/ Internship position-Webster and Venus locations

The qualified candidate will display initiative, good communication/ interpersonal skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in the process of cultivate the trees. Work under direct supervision of the Nursery/Farm Manager, to gain knowledge and experience and to make sure productions goals are met. Assist in all activities connected to the Nursery/Farm. Assist with conducting safety meetings to the greenhouse staff on a regular basis to make sure all staff is well trained and are following the procedures. Provides all documentation required is done on time. Must be able to lead by example and follow all company rules and regulations. Assist with weekend duties. Directs procedures involving grafting, site preparation, planting, irrigation, pruning, weeding, fumigating, and insect and disease control. Observe workers to detect inefficient or unsafe work procedures or identify problems, initiate corrective action as necessary.

Skills / Attributes

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

• 2 year degree in the Agricultural field.
Cutrale Farms in Sebring, Fl. is a World Wide family orientated company. The company has been in business for over 40 years and offers an excellent benefit packet and competitive wages. Housing provided.