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  BRIDGE 2026 Building Retention in Doctoral Graduate Education Program dates: July 8 through August 12 · Deadline to apply: May 8 Date distributed: April 6, 2026 Distributed to: All Graduate Associate Deans, Coordinators, and Staff Dear colleagues and campus partners, It is my pleasure to announce recruitment for our second cohort for the BRIDGE (Building Retention in Doctoral Graduate Education) program. And with your help, this next cohort will build on the dynamic momentum evident in our inaugural cohort last year. BRIDGE is a six-week hybrid program for new University of Florida doc...

Looking for a fun and dynamic work environment? The O’Connell Center is now hiring!   Below is the link with the job description and more information on how to apply.   Part-Time Crew Member Applications Close: April 7 th , 2026. We are currently looking for individuals who are interested in joining our fun, fast-paced environment as a part-time crew member. This position is open to anyone who is 16 years or older, and no experience is required. To learn more and apply please visit:   https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/539231/parttime-oconnell-center-crew-member-ops-or-student-assistant   The Stephen C. O’Connell Center is a multipurpose arena that hosts a variety of events—including NCAA Division 1 sports, concerts, trade shows, speakers, commencement ceremonies, and so much more!  We are looking for individuals over the age of 16 to join our exciting staff and help make memorable events happen. Our crew members ...

Graduate Research Opportunity: 3D Skin Lesion Reconstruction   Avadilon is seeking 2–3 graduate students to work on an interdisciplinary research project involving computer vision, 3D reconstruction, multispectral imaging, and machine learning.   The project focuses on reconstructing accurate 3D surface geometry of skin lesions from multispectral imaging data (RGB, near-infrared, and ultraviolet) for a real-world medical device application. Key challenges include handling wavelength-dependent tissue effects, designing efficient reconstruction methods, and supporting reliable comparison of lesion shape across visits.   Commitment: 10–15 hours/week Pay: $25/hour   Students with interest or experience in computer vision, computational imaging, 3D reconstruction, machine learning, or computational physics are encouraged to apply by sending their resume to Michael Dillhyon ( md@avadilon.com ).  

  In This Edition: April 1, 2026 Distributed to: All Graduate Students, Associate Deans, Coordinators, Staff, and Graduate School Staff Resources For Your Success! One-on-One Consults Funding & Internships Research Skills & Knowledge ...