Tag: Professional Development
Student Dives into Dairy Management through National Program
October 7, 2024
For five weeks this past summer, Rebecca Lyons, a College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) junior lived in Clovis, New Mexico. With support from the VP Promise, she participated in the 2024 U.S. Dairy Education and Training Consortium. ... READ MORE
Category: Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Animal Sciences, Professional Development, VP Promise
UF science workshop inspires teachers, students
July 23, 2024
What: Scientist in Every School teacher workshop Where: The UF/IFAS plant pathology department, Fifield Hall, 2550 Hull Road, Gainesville. When: July 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact: Megan Winslow, winslow@ufl.edu About: A ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Biochemistry, Charlotte, Cultivation, Gainesville, Grant, High School, Highlands, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Leon, Marion, Megan Winslow, Microbial, Molecular Biology, National Science Foundation, Orange, Pasco, Plant, Plant Pathology, Professional Development, Scientist In Every School, St. Lucie, UF, University Of Florida, Wen-Yuan Song, Workshop
Nature’s Blueprint: Discover the “Elements of Sustainability” at the 19th Annual Workshop
July 16, 2024
Discover the "Elements of Sustainability" at this year's 19th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, where we delve into the critical roles of earth, air, water, and fire within our ecosystem. Set for November 07, the event promises to be ... READ MORE
Category: ConservationTags: Event, Learn, Network, Pgm_Sustain, Professional Development, Sustainability
CALS Students Explore Sustainable Solutions
June 3, 2024
Amber Hatch, a food and resource economics senior, never knew beef cattle were aiding in wildfire risk reductions. Hatch, along with fellow College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) students Maegan Beatty and Lana Guzman, traveled to ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Food And Resource Economics, Professional Development, Sustainability, VP Promise
Guzman Finds New Appreciation for Agricultural Policy at AFA Policy Institute
December 7, 2023
In September, Lana Guzman, UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) sophomore, attended Agriculture Future of America’s (AFA) Policy Institute. Guzman, an agricultural education and communication student, was selected to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Afa, Agricultural Education And Communication, Agricultural Policy, Professional Development, VP Promise
Florida Alpha Zeta Chapter Bestowed Highest Award
October 30, 2023
Alpha Zeta is an honorary, professional society for students studying in agricultural and natural resources fields. Earlier this year, the Florida Alpha Zeta chapter attended the Alpha Zeta Conclave and 58th Biennial Conclave. Located in Raleigh, ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Alpha Zeta, Professional Development, Student Success, VP Promise
Program Prospers Student’s Purpose
October 30, 2023
In August, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) student Paola Sullivan attended Duke University’s 19th Annual Course on Religion, Spirituality and Health. Sullivan, a family, youth and community sciences student, spent five ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Career Services, Family Youth And Community Science, Professional Development, VP Promise
Microbiology and Cell Science Student Presents at Research Conference
October 30, 2023
Pritika Patel, a recent UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) graduate, attended the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research’s Annual Meeting earlier this year with support from the VP Promise Initiative. ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Microbiology And Cell Science, Professional Development, Student Research, VP Promise
Achieving Success Beyond the Classroom
February 13, 2023
Finding ways to grow professionally and to stand out among peers can be challenging at a university with more than 52,000 students. To help bolster resumes and grow as young professionals, students pursue experiential learning and professional ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Internship, Professional Development, VP Promise