EPA design competition

15th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet

URL: https://www.epa.gov/P3/p3-funding-opportunities

Open Dates: Dec. 21, 2017 through Feb. 7, 2018

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the release of the 15th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Phase I Request for Applications (RFA). This collegiate design competition promotes the use of scientific and engineering principles in creating innovative projects to address challenges and develop real world solutions. This RFA is seeking applications in the research areas of air quality, clean and safe water, land revitalization, and safer chemicals in the marketplace.

Join us in January 2018 for an informational webinar about the P3 RFA and application process. Webinar details will be posted early January on the P3 website, don’t miss it!

P3 Program:

The P3 program is a two-phase team competition. For the first phase, interdisciplinary student teams submit proposals to compete for $15,000 grants for project ideas addressing environmental solutions. Recipients use the funding to research and develop their design projects during the academic year. In the spring, teams compete for P3 Phase II grant funding of up to $75,000 to implement their projects in a real world setting.

P3 was developed to foster progress by achieving the mutual goals of improved quality of life, economic prosperity, and protection of the planet - people, prosperity and the planet. EPA’s P3 Program offers technical solutions to implement while supporting education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). These grants propel the next generation of scientists, engineers, and researchers to think critically about current events and develop innovative solutions.

For general information on how to apply, visit https://www.epa.gov/P3/how-apply-p3-grant.

Job with Research Institute for Fragrance Materials

JOB DESCRIPTION

Editing and Publishing Science Associate for the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials

Primary Responsibilities Include:


· Assisting the editor-in-chief with the overall process for editing and publishing of RIFM Fragrance Ingredient Safety Assessments

· Contributing to the work of writing and editing scientific documents

· Assisting with the timely preparation of all manuscripts and responses to reviewer comments

· Serving as the RIFM associate editor to maintain a high-quality written scientific output.


Qualifications:


Required


· Science degree (BS or MS in biology, chemistry, or toxicology)

· Ability to interpret and communicate scientific information and data in a clear and concise manner

· Familiarity with the basic principles of toxicology and chemistry

· Communication skills for interactions with staff scientists, management, and publisher representatives

· Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic collaborative environment with demanding deadlines

· Flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

· Strong attention to detail

· Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook



Preferred



· Experience editing and publishing of scientific material

· Extensive knowledge of English grammar

· Working familiarity with AMA style

· Ability to conduct literature searches





Employment and Benefits:



· Full-time position

· Flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely one day per week; however, candidates currently within commuting distance of RIFM will be given preference.

· RIFM offers attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, life, paid vacation and personal days, and 401K. No relocation reimbursement is provided







The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc. is an international, nonprofit, scientific organization, which evaluates the safety of fragrance materials.

Graduate study at U of Iowa

The Sustainable Water Development (SWD) Graduate Program within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa is currently seeking 5-10 outstanding students to begin their MS or PHD in Fall 2018. In this NSF NRT-funded program, students will become a highly-trained water professional ready to meet the resource challenges of communities most in need as a professional engineer, researcher, educator, and more. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" graduate program. Students can tailor the curriculum to fit their unique interests and career goals - everything from politics to public health, chemistry to microbiology, and informatics to entrepreneurship and beyond - all while earning a generous student stipend. Prestigious NRT Fellowships are also available for the most meritorious applicants. All undergraduate STEM majors are eligible and encouraged to apply. Our first cohort of 17 SWD trainees came from fields including environmental science, meteorology, hydrology and more. SWD students conduct innovative research at the food, energy and water nexus, focusing on the impacts of climate change, resource recovery from waste, technologies for sustainable and healthy communities, and more. Community service and professional development experiences, including immersive internships with diverse project partners, complement this transformative research. You can learn more about the SWD program, read about the courses offered, and meet our current trainee cohort by visiting our website: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttps-3A__waterhawks.uiowa.edu%26d%3DDwIFaQ%26c%3DnE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A%26r%3D5S8YxXP7xbnI8w9LCIRzZPWJ9I_lsiitlP6WTvGp7Cs%26m%3DdUxQSMBqrGJ5X4dwW7hV-KjB3YGgfXTS17s6MvyYZ0E%26s%3DX7gjUmd1vaIcn_B7w41dD4h_gXMQWIQAaviMbffUhHA%26e&data=02%7C01%7Cstrom%40envsci.rutgers.edu%7Cc644a6338bbb4f6fbebd08d5430c8d8b%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C636488643555960364&sdata=d6QF%2BVaoW9GLbEJbzRPWUsQTVykrMRRZMSuV6hks260%3D&reserved=0=. We are now accepting applications through January 15, 2018. To apply to the Sustainable Water Development program within Civil and Environmental Engineering at Iowa please click here. For domestic applicants, we would like to offer you a fee waiver for your application. When applying, please click that you have a fee waiver and we'll take care of the rest. Thanks for your time, and please feel free to share this information with anyone you know that may be interested. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions. Cheers, Dave David M. Cwiertny Sustainable Water Development Program Director Associate Professor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Iowa 4136 Seamans Center Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: 319.335.1401

opportunities with Institute for Women's Leadership

I am writing to invite you to consider applying to one of the Institute for Women’s Leadership’s (IWL) outstanding leadership programs that are now recruiting for Fall 2018! The IWL is an nine-member consortium at Rutgers dedicated to examining issues of leadership and advancing women's leadership and involvement in decision making in all arenas. Please see below for further information about the Leadership Scholars Program, the WINGS program, and the CLASP internship program. Information and applications for all programs are available at http://iwl.rutgers.edu.
WINGS is an 8 month college-to-career women’s mentoring program that matches undergraduate women with senior level professional women. Students are engaged in professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and 1-on-1 mentoring to help launch their career. Current 1st-year, 2nd-year, and 3rd-year students of all majors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are encouraged to apply for the 2018- 2019 program. Companies participating in the 2018- 2019 program include, Johnson & Johnson, PSEG, and Wells Fargo. Our early application deadline is March 1, 2018.

For more information visit our website or contact Ludine Daux, Program Assistant, at ludine@scarletmail.rutgers.edu or call 848-932-8457.
The Leadership Scholars Program is a selective two-year, 19-credit award-winning certificate program that prepares students to be informed, innovative, and socially responsible leaders. Participating students have the opportunity to be placed in career building internships of their choice and attend intimate seminars with key Rutgers faculty and international women leaders. Our early application deadline is February 1, 2018 and early applicants are given interview priority and possible early acceptance. Our final application deadline is March 1, 2018. The Leadership Scholars Program is open to all students and we encourage applications from LGBTQ students, students of color, transfer students, students with disabilities, non-traditional students and veterans.

For more information or to apply please visit our website or contact Hera Mir, Program Assistant, at heramir@echo.rutgers.edu or call 848-932-8464.
CLASP is a five-week summer service learning and community development program. Students have the opportunity to be placed into local NJ internships that focus on, but are not limited to, youth empowerment, arts education, public health, literacy, and domestic violence prevention.

For more information and an application, please send your queries to IWL.CLASP@gmail.com.


I encourage you to further explore the undergraduate leadership programs by visiting http://iwl.rutgers.edu. There, you can learn what the students have to say about the programs, explore the internship placements previous students have participated in, get details on the programs and application process, and much more!



Please feel free to ask questions regarding any of the Institute for Women's Leadership undergraduate leadership programs. We look forward to receiving your application.



Sincerely,



Sasha Taner

Associate Director,

Leadership Program and Research
Institute for Women's Leadership

Internship with Clean Ocean Action

Marine Water Quality Intern


Clean Ocean Action


Swarna Muthukrisnan: science@cleanoceanaction.org or


Cindy Zipf: zipf@cleanoceanaction.org; both at 732-872-0111


2018 Spring Semester






Internship Overview


The Water Quality Intern will primarily work on COA’s Rally for the Waterways Program, which is a uniquely-collaborative initiative that focuses on tracking down sources of bacterial pollution and facilitating solutions to reduce nonpoint source runoff in the watershed. COA is working on bacteria source track down, outreach, education, and community engagement under the “Rally for the Waterways” initiative to fix the nonpoint source runoff contamination in the Navesink and Deal Lake watersheds. The WQ Intern will work on coordinating various aspects of the ongoing Navesink ambient bacteria source trackdown citizen monitoring being coordinated by COA for NJ DEP. The intern will be responsible for all sampling logistics, including pick up/drop off of sample bottles from NJDEP’s laboratory at Leeds Point, NJ. The Intern will work closely with the Staff Scientist and Coastal Watershed Protection Coordinator (with periodic oversight from the Executive Director and COO) and will perform a variety of tasks.






List of Tasks


(i) Preparing sampling kits and transporting field samples to DEP lab every week


(ii) In the field communicating with the volunteers, and communicating with DEP and COA about the sampling schedule


(iii) Ensuring that all paperwork related to sampling and data are accurate and updated on the COA shared drive


(iv) Assisting with the monthly meetings for the Rally for the Navesink


(v) Delivering samples to Leeds Point, NJ, within designated time, and according to protocol and collecting sampling containers for the next week’s sampling


(vi) Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service, Water Resources at NJAES completed several Impervious' Area Cover Assessment Maps and Reduction Plans for municipalities in the Navesink River Watershed. The WQ Intern will prepare a report on the status of these documents within the several towns to help community groups move forward with implementation. Evaluation criteria will be developed.






Estimated total hours: 125 – 150 and Wednesday availability is required


Requirements and qualifications: The successful candidate needs to have an understanding of marine water quality issues, good laboratory and sampling practices, and must have experience working with people who are young and old. A working car and the ability to pack, lift and deliver heavy bins are required. Experience with GIS, social media, and google docs are a plus.


Compensation: The Intern will receive reimbursement for travel expenses (excluding commuting) at .40 per mile plus tolls and parking.

Job opening at NJDEP