Announcements
College of Education Feedback Form
The College of Education’s student representative for the Student Advisory Council for Academic Affairs wants your feedback! Hanna Cavallaro acts as a liaison between the College of Education and the Undergraduate Provost Office and reports any academic issues there may be within the College of Education and potentially brainstorm and implement ways to prevent said issues. Leave as much or as little information as you prefer–all of it is greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to complete this feedback form. Go Gators! To participate, please see the feedback form.
UF in Cuba | Summer 2020 FAS 4932/FAS 6932
UF in Cuba will give you a hands-on understanding of the coastal & island ecosystems of central & southern Cuba, the impacts of human land-use activities on ecological communities, and an introduction to Cuban history & culture. The program will begin on campus prior to departure with an ecosystem introduction and planning meeting to prepare for the intensive 13-day program. This meeting will be recorded so students not in Gainesville prior to departure can participate. Your time in Cuba will involve a mixture of field studies, hikes, nearshore activities, and evening discussions. Application Deadline: March 13, 2020. Apply at: https://internationalcenter.ufl.edu
Employment and Internship Opportunities
Marcus Autism Center Fellowships
Description: The Marcus Autism Center, in conjunction with the Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is offering four fellowships: the Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience, the Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience, the Education Sciences Fellowship, and the Marcus Fellowship in Speech Science and Engineering. Students who will receive a bachelor’s degree by June 2020 will be eligible for the positions. The fellowships will commence in July 2020, and they are 2 years in duration. Students can find further details at: cohenfellowship.org and simonsfellowship.org.
Positions:
- The Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience will involve cutting-edge social neuroscience research in infants, toddlers and adolescents. Fellows will work to further the understanding of autism through eye-tracking research, guiding a project from the point of data collection to publication of results.
- The Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience will involve integrating computational strategies with clinical research goals. Fellows will develop methods for the analysis of visual scanning and eye-tracking data, computational models of visual salience, and data visualization techniques, all with the aim of advancing the understanding of autism and efforts at early diagnosis.
- TheEducation Sciences Fellowship will involve research in educational innovations in autism, from early child care through high school. Fellows will learn about classroom-based interventions to increase social emotional engagement and inclusion, gaining experiences with observational research methods, cutting-edge intervention research, and implementation science approaches.
- The Marcus Fellowship in Speech Science and Engineering will involve researching early vocal development, including speech production and speech perception, as part of a program to map out both typical and atypical development of spoken communication in early childhood.
Application Information: Here
University Press of Florida Interns
Description: University Press of Florida at UF is seeking interns for the Spring 2020 semester. Our internship program offers students of all majors the opportunity to gain employment experience in the business of book publishing.
Positions Available:
- Acquisitions
- Editorial, Design, and Production
- Marketing
- Marketing Design
When: Spring 2020
Application: upress.ufl.edu/internships.asp
Application Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2019
Cade Museum Outreach Intern
Department | Education – Outreach
Classification | Unpaid internship. Hours may apply towards academic credit but are not required to.
Reports to | Outreach Coordinator
Schedule | 10-15 hours/week, between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday. May require occasional evening or weekend hours.
The Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention is looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and committed intern to assist with all aspects of the museum’s STEAM-based educational outreach programs. This internship will provide the student with real-world experience in outreach program development, delivery, and evaluation. The position involves administrative and research tasks, as well as direct interaction with children of all ages in museum, school, and community settings.
Internship Duties
- Assist Outreach Coordinator with planning, set-up, and breakdown of program events
- Assist Outreach Coordinator and other Museum Educators with facilitation of outreach classes and school visits
- Assist with data tracking and entry, filing, and other administrative tasks
- Special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Comfortable interacting with preschool-aged and elementary school-aged children
- Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, preferred
How to Apply
Submit a resume and letter of interest to info@cademuseum.org with “Outreach Intern” in the subject line.
Camp Laurel South Summer Internship
Description: Camp Laurel South is a residential summer camp in Maine seeking college students to be activity instructors and camp counselors for the summer of 2020. This is a great summer experience that can fulfill many internship requirements. Laurel South is among the most well-respected camps in the country. We offer quality instruction designed to allow children to participate in activities they love, while also allowing them to explore new and exciting opportunities. Our staff consists of caring and fun individuals who have a desire to make a difference in a child’s life.
When: June 17 – August 15, 2019
Application: Visit the website for application information.
Service and Volunteer Opportunities
LeadUF
Description: The Brown Center for Leadership & Service is excited to announce the beginning of the LeadUF application cycle. I am happy to share that applications for both Leadership Coaches (faculty, staff, graduate students) and LeadUF participants (undergraduate students) are open!Visit the website for full details (links below).
Students: Register for LeadUF Today!
LeadUF, hosted by the David & Wanda Brown Center for Leadership & Service, is a foundational leadership development experience that includes an overnight retreat and several meetings. LeadUF allows you to build personal skills and understanding, become a leader on campus, and connect with other students. This unique, limited access experience is ideal for 1st and 2nd year students. Applications are OPEN- Priority applications due December 6th For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/LeadUFregistration
Faculty, Staff, and Grad Students are invited to apply to facilitate the LeadUF experience!
LeadUF, hosted by the David & Wanda Brown Center for Leadership & Service, is looking for Leadership Coaches to motivate and support students during this semester-long leadership development program. Coaches assist participants in identifying their personal leadership framework while fostering a mentoring relationship with participants. Coaches attend two retreats with participants as well as meet with participants individually throughout the semester. Applications are OPEN and will close December 6th. For more information and to submit an application, please visit http://bit.ly/LeadUFCoach
Tutoring and Childcare
Language Arts Tutor
Description: Tutor needed for an 8th grader in language arts. He is on the Autism spectrum and is having trouble conceptualizing the themes of classic novels such as Tom Sawyer and A Christmas Carol and getting those thoughts out onto paper. He currently attends school online, therefore our schedule is flexible.
Subject: Language Arts
When: Flexible
Contact: Dan and Julie, julie@dsaigroup.com
Events
Insights into Academic Publishing: Hearing from Experts in the Field
Date: November 6, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Room 2-055
Projects for Peace Information Session
Date: November 6, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Reitz Union, Room 2103
Education Policy Brown Bag
Date: November 7, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: NRN 1-121
EDU Grateful Gator Day Note-Writing Event
Date: November 12, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Office of Advancement, Norman Hall 1-204
A Coming Out of Ourselves: Knowing Our Place in Racial Injustice
Date: November 14, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Smathers Library 100
5th Annual Career Discoveries Day
Date: November 16, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Buchholz High School
3rd Annual Edcamp Flagler Professional Learning Event
Date: November 16, 2019
Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary School
International Scholarship Roundtable
Date: November 18, 2019
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Norman Hall, 1-225
Duel of the Schools Kick Off Event
Date: November 19, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Norman Hall North Lawn
International Movie Matinee featuring Japanese Anime
Date: November 19, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Norman Hall, 1-225
International Festival
Date: November 20, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Norman Hall, Friendship Plaza
Ibram X. Kendi | How to Be an Antiracist
Date: November 21, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Phillips Center for Performing Arts
5th Annual SESPECS Research to Practice Symposium
Date: November 22, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Norman Hall Terrace Room
COE Initiatives and Programs
Connections and Resources
- Multicultural and Diversity Affairs –UF Division of Student Affairs
- Career Connections Center
- ASPIRE –Diversity & Inclusion
- UF International Center
- Florida Opportunity Scholars
- Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives
- LGBTQ Affairs
- Institute of Hispanic Latino Affairs
- Institute of Black Culture
- Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs
- Disability Resource Center