Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Pilot Funding for New Research (PFUND) program

FY2014-15 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Pilot Funding for New Research (PFUND) program.  Proposals submitted under this
RFP are due to the Board of Regents by Thursday, June 12, 2014.   

 The RFP in PDF and the associated forms in MS Word are available on the Board's Sponsored Programs website at http://web.laregents.org/. 

 Please be aware that although the RFP says for each P.I. to go to LOGAN and submit the proposal, proposals are to be submitted by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Please contact Jeannie Robertson if you are interested in submitting a proposal ASAP and she will set up a time to work with you on your budget and to submit your proposal.  Because proposals must be vetted and approved by your Department Head, Dean, and the Administration prior to submittal, it is important that you have them complete a week in advance. 

 McNeese has had PFUND proposals funded in the last 5 years and you may wish to see examples of successful proposals.  

 Please contact Jeannie Robertson, Grants Coordinator, at ext. #5124 or by email at jrobertson@mcneese.edu.

Agricultural Administrator (Laboratory Director)

Agricultural Administrator (Laboratory Director) at Fort Pierce, Florida
The incumbent serves as Senior Science and Technology Service (SSTS) Scientist and Laboratory Director of the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, at Ft. Pierce, Florida.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/370640500

Summer Job Opportunities Fair

A Summer Job Opportunities Fair will be held on Monday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
in the New Ranch Atrium.

Employers will be available to discuss full- and part-time employment and
internship opportunities with students and alumni. Please encourage all
students to attend and come prepared with resumes and business cards.

A list of participating employers can be found at
http://www.mcneese.edu/career/career_fair_employers.

If you have questions, contact the Career Services Center at ext. 5612 or
email careers@mcneese.edu.

Research Associate (Sugar Crops)

030216 - RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (SUGAR CROPS) - IBERIA RESEARCH STATION
Research Associate (Sugar Crops)
(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.)
Work Location: Domiciled at the Iberia Research Station, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Jeanerette, Louisiana.
Nature of Work: Assist with sugarcane and sweet sorghum research projects. Duties also include involvement with the ryegrass, wheat and soybean variety evaluation trials. Tasks include applying pesticides, planting, maintaining and harvesting research plots, record keeping, and supervising classified and transient workers. Most of the research will be conducted at the Iberia Research Station, but travel to off-station breeding nurseries and other research stations will be necessary. Experience with MS Excel spread sheets is desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to interact successfully with researchers and support personnel to fulfill the mission of the project.
Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, plant science, general agriculture, entomology, or other agriculture-related field of study. Farming and or research experience is highly desirable but not necessary. Knowledge of statistics and computer analysis of data is preferred. Candidates with non-agricultural degrees may be considered depending on other experiences..
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program. Possibility of educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework towards a Master’s or PhD degree at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Date Available: Upon completion of the interview process.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2014 or until a suitable applicant is found.
Application Procedure: Must apply online at https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/ by attaching cover letter, resume, university transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Paper, faxed or emailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the letters of recommendation online, they may be sent directly to:
Howard Viator, Resident Coordinator LSU Agricutural Center
Iberia Research Station
603 LSU Bridge Rd. Jeanerette, LA 70544 337-276-5527 (office)
Email: sviator@agctr.lsu.edu Web site: www.lsuagcenter.com 

Air & Waste Management Association scholarships

The Louisiana Section of the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is searching for candidates for one-time cash scholarship awards in the amounts of $5,000 (1 recipient) and $2,500 (2 recipients).

We are accepting applications from full-time students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major in engineering, physical or natural science, or public health.  The applicant's desire to promote air pollution control and/or solid or hazardous waste management should be reflected in course work and projects.  A complete list of eligibility criteria is provided in the attached application packet.

Please help us get the word out to potentially eligible students by making the attached application packet available to them. Application materials must be received by Friday, May 2, 2014 for students to be considered.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the scholarship awards or A&WMA.

THE LOUISIANA SECTION OF THE
AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES ITS
2014 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Louisiana Section of the Air & Waste Management Association is searching for candidates for a one-time cash scholarship award in the amount of $5,000 (1 recipient) and $2500 (2 recipients). The award also includes a one year student membership in the Air & Waste Management Association.
Eligibility: Individuals must meet the following minimum requirements to be eligible for award consideration:

1. Must be a full time student during the year of the scholarship award attending a college or university or law school located within the geographical region of the section. (Louisiana and the Sabine River Region of Eastern Texas)
   
2. Must be at least a Junior and no higher than Master's level graduate student during the year of the scholarship award (Fall 2014 and Spring 2015).
   
3. Must have at least two semesters (or three quarters) of schooling remaining at the time of the award (Minimum Fall 2014 and Spring 2015).
   
4. Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with the major in engineering, physical or natural science, or public health. (Note: Those pursuing a degree in computer science are not eligible.) Students pursuing a law degree are eligible. Doctoral candidates are not eligible.
   
5. Must show through course work, projects, personal interest, etc., a desire to promote air pollution control and/or solid or hazardous waste management.
   
6. Must have at least an overall 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 including all coursework through the last completed semester.
   
7. Must be interviewed by Louisiana Section representatives. The interview will be scheduled by the Section after the application deadline.
   
8. The winning applicant should attend the meeting in July to receive the scholarship award.
   

Application: Application materials submitted via U.S. Mail must be postmarked by Friday, May 2, 2014. Applications materials submitted via e-mail to the contact listed below must be received by 11:59 PM on Friday, May 2, 2014. Receipt of electronic submittals cannot be guaranteed should technical difficulties arise. Application components submitted via e-mail must be in Portable Document Format (PDF). Facsimile transmittals will not be accepted. Only complete applications received on or before the deadline will be considered. The following application components should be submitted:
Section 1: General Application Information Sheet
Complete the attached general application information sheet.
Section 2: Résumé
Enclose a one to two page resume emphasizing career interests and goals.
Section 3: Interest and Award Statement
Provide a one to two page statement of your interest in the environmental field. Describe how the award will be applied.
Section 4: Transcript
Supply a current official copy of your college or law school transcript.
Section 5: Recommendation
Supply a letter of recommendation from your major professor or department head which should be returned to you in a sealed envelope. The envelope should be signed across the seal by the person submitting the recommendation. As an alternative, an e-mail can be sent from the major professor or department head directly to the contact listed below. A recommendation letter in PDF may also be sent from the person providing the recommendation directly to the contact listed below.
Section 6: Current Financial Awards
Provide a list of all financial awards, including their amounts and basis for selection (need or merit), expected to be received during the year of the scholarship award (Fall 2014 and Spring 2015). The amount of tuition for a full year of school should also be included.
Selection Process: Awards will be made on the basis of academic record, plan of study, career goals, recommendations, and financial status without consideration of sex, race, national origin, age, or physical disability. The Scholarship Awards Committee reviews all applications received and its decision is final. Announcement of the scholarship awards will be made in June.

Mailing Instructions:

1. Send the completed package to:
   Louisiana Section Scholarship Award c/o Karen J. Blakemore Phelps Dunbar, LLP
   PO Box 4412
   Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-4412
   
2. Attach the sealed envelope with the Letter of Recommendation to your packet.
   
3. If you would like a written confirmation that your complete package was received on time, please provide an e-mail address or include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
   

Electronic Instructions:

1. Have your major professor or department head e-mail your Letter of Recommendation in PDF directly to the e-mail address below.
   
2. E-mail the completed package with all application components in PDF to:
   Karen J. Blakemore Phelps Dunbar, LLP
   Karen.blakemore@phelps.com
   
3. A reply e-mail will be sent upon receipt.
   

Louisiana Section

BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Name:
Current Address:
Permanent Address:

Social Security No.

EDUCATIONAL DATA

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED:

Name Of Institution	Dates Attended		Curriculum	Degree	GPA
	From	To
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Calcasieu Parish 4-H position

http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/administration/about_us/Human_Resources/Job_Opportunities/nonclassified/001263--ASSISTANTASSOCIATEEXTENSION-AGENT-4H-YOUTH-DEVELOPMENT--CALCASIEU-PARISH.htm

Postgraduate research training opportunities are currently available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA), in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

A note from a McNeese grad:

My workplace is hiring students who have recently graduated with their bachelor's degree in science. So, if you have any McNeese students who may be interested in a job opportunity in NC working with the federal government, please have them apply through the link below. The job provides a unique opportunity for postgraduates to learn about air pollution, risk assessment and science within the federal government while using their skills as a biologist, chemist, ecologist, etc. 

 http://orise.orau.gov/science-education/internships-scholarships-fellowships/description.aspx?JobId=14615