STAGE ONE
THE GEORGE BARLEY WATER PRIZE
Stage One of the competition was open to everyone, from top-tier universities doing cutting edge research to inventors working in their garage. 104 teams entered ideas, and offered their insights and inspirations on why they decided to embark on solving one of the most vexing challenges facing our planet.
In this stage the prize purse was $35,000 competitors were judged on
1. Performance indicators
2. Experiment description
3. Environmental outcome assessment
4. Overall presentation
Competitors were scored on
1. Phosphorus Removal
2. Environmental Sustainability
3. Overall Presentation
STAGE ONE
THE GEORGE BARLEY WATER PRIZE
Stage One of the competition was open to everyone, from top-tier universities doing cutting edge research to inventors working in their garage. 104 teams entered ideas, and offered their insights and inspirations on why they decided to embark on solving one of the most vexing challenges facing our planet.
In this stage the prize purse was $35,000 competitors were judged on
1. Performance indicators
2. Experiment description
3. Environmental outcome assessment
4. Overall presentation
Competitors were scored on
1. Phosphorus Removal
2. Environmental Sustainability
3. Overall Presentation
GRAND
CHALLENGE
THE GEORGE BARLEY WATER PRIZE
The final ‘Grand Challenge’ stage of the George Barley Water Prize will be the robust testing of contestants under field conditions in the Greater Everglades to validate whether these leading technologies can remove phosphorus from the Kissimmee River or a comparable water body under real conditions at significantly lower cost than currently possible.
The 9 Pilot Phase teams will be narrowed down to the final four, who will move on to the final stage of the competition. Advancers will be announced in October 2018, in Toronto, during Canada’s Water Innovation Week. While Stage 3 asked teams to perform through snowmelt conditions, Stage 4 will require teams to demonstrate their ability to perform in subtropical conditions. Four teams will receive continuous flow, averaging 1 million gallons per day (gpd), with a variable spike of 4 million gallons per day, over the course of 14 months.
A Grand Challenge winner will have demonstrated endurance in a range temperatures, proving their technology is globally applicable. With the support of the State of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection and the St. John’s River Water Management District, the Grand Challenge will be hosted on the banks of Lake Jesup, in Oviedo, Florida.
In this stage the prize purse is a
$10 Million Grand Prize
$250,000 Secondary Prize
$170,000 Phoenix Prize
competitors are judged on
1. TP results from grand stage testing
2. Cost calculations
3. Background water characteristics
4. Waste disposal plan
5. Environmental outcome assessment
6. By-product recovery income plan
7. Twenty-page scalability plan
Competitors were scored on
1. Phosphorus Removal
2. Environmental Sustainability
3. Overall Presentation
GRAND
CHALLENGE
THE GEORGE BARLEY WATER PRIZE
The final ‘Grand Challenge’ stage of the George Barley Water Prize will be the robust testing of contestants under field conditions in the Greater Everglades to validate whether these leading technologies can remove phosphorus from the Kissimmee River or a comparable water body under real conditions at significantly lower cost than currently possible.
The 9 Pilot Phase teams will be narrowed down to the final four, who will move on to the final stage of the competition. Advancers will be announced in October 2018, in Toronto, during Canada’s Water Innovation Week. While Stage 3 asked teams to perform through snowmelt conditions, Stage 4 will require teams to demonstrate their ability to perform in subtropical conditions. Four teams will receive continuous flow, averaging 1 million gallons per day (gpd), with a variable spike of 4 million gallons per day, over the course of 14 months.
A Grand Challenge winner will have demonstrated endurance in a range temperatures, proving their technology is globally applicable. With the support of the State of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection and the St. John’s River Water Management District, the Grand Challenge will be hosted on the banks of Lake Jesup, in Oviedo, Florida.
In this stage the prize purse is a
$10 Million Grand Prize
$250,000 Secondary Prize
$170,000 Phoenix Prize
competitors are judged on
1. TP results from grand stage testing
2. Cost calculations
3. Background water characteristics
4. Waste disposal plan
5. Environmental outcome assessment
6. By-product recovery income plan
7. Twenty-page scalability plan
Competitors were scored on
1. Phosphorus Removal
2. Environmental Sustainability
3. Overall Presentation
STAGE ONE
THE GEORGE BARLEY WATER PRIZE
Stage One of the competition was open to everyone, from top-tier universities doing cutting edge research to inventors working in their garage. 104 teams entered ideas, and offered their insights and inspirations on why they decided to embark on solving one of the most vexing challenges facing our planet.
In this stage the prize purse was $35,000 competitors were judged on
1. Performance indicators
2. Experiment description
3. Environmental outcome assessment
4. Overall presentation
Competitors were scored on
1. Phosphorus Removal
2. Environmental Sustainability
3. Overall Presentation
K-12 Education & Outreach Assistant
Reports to
Vice President of Education
Type of Job
Full-time
Published Date
September 14, 2022 at 9:00:00 PM
About the position
POSITION SUMMARY:
The K-12 Education & Outreach Assistant directly supports the mission of the Everglades Foundation by assisting in all matters related to operating the Everglades Literacy Education programs: Everglades Champion Schools, teacher trainings, curriculum, and special projects.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibilities of the K-12 Education & Outreach Assistant are to assist with delivery of The Everglades Foundation’s educational programming. Specifically, this position will:
Provide administrative support to the Vice President of Education
Work collaboratively with the Education Program Managers in planning, coordinating, and delivering Everglades Literacy K-12 teacher trainings
Work with Program Coordinators to prepare, pack, and ship materials for teacher trainings
Assist with the planning and implementation of outreach events and activities, including teacher symposium, fieldtrips, STEM/STEAM nights, classroom presentations, Everglades airboat tours, and other school-designated activities
Perform data entry and other general office taskssuch as typing, copying, printing, filing, binding, packing, and shipping
Schedule and attend school fieldtrips in collaboration with community partners
Assist the Development department with Everglades educational tours
Accountability:
The K-12 Education & Outreach Assistant reports directly to the Vice President of Education and works closely with and under the guidance of the Education Program Managers.
This job description accurately reflects the K-12 Education & Outreach Assistant position as currently configured. However, this job description is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all of duties an employee in this position may be expected to perform. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as may be assigned and/or directed.
This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks, or change existing ones, at any time, as the Foundation deems necessary.
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement:
The Everglades Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, and it is its policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals relating to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, retention, discipline, separation, and other employment practices. The Foundation affords equal protection against discrimination to job applicants as it does for Foundation employees.
The Foundation will also ensure that any qualified, disabled employee or applicant who can perform the essential functions of a job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
How to Apply:
Click here to apply on Indeed or send a detailed cover letter and resume to Jennifer Diaz, Vice President of Education, at jdiaz@evergladesfoundation.org
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, database management, email, internet use and research, etc.
Experience presenting in front of groups a plus
Able to work with diverse and multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and efficient
Punctual, reliable, and self-directed
Able to proactively solve problems and think analytically
Able to work effectively and efficiently
Must be flexible and willing to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
An optimistic outlook and enthusiastic attitude
A passion and enthusiasm for the Everglades and/or the environment
Qualifications:
Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
At least two years’ work experience in education, environmental education, or an environmentally-focused role
Experience working with students and teachers in an educational setting preferred
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel regularly throughout Miami-Dade county
This position works where children regularly congregate and in accordance with Florida Statutes. Applicants must pass criminal sexual predator and sexual offender background checks. Successful applicants will also be subject to local, state, and FBI background checks, including fingerprinting
Mental and Physical Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the above minimum qualifications and be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to concentrate and analyze information for extended periods of time
Able to proactively solve problems and think analytically
Ability to make sound, prompt decisions
Ability to read and write
Manual hand dexterity required to operate IT devices and complete paperwork
Endurance to work long hours, including nights and weekends
Salary
$17.50 - $19.50 per hour commensurate with experience
About us
Since 1993, The Everglades Foundation has been the leading champion for the restoration of America’s
Everglades. The team provides bipartisan solutions backed by sound scientific research. Through
science, advocacy, and education, The Everglades Foundation is devoted to restoring and protecting
America’s Everglades for future generations.
As a science-based nonprofit, The Everglades Foundation operates at the boundaries of science and
policy, transforming the latest scientific research into economically-sound policy solutions for local,
state, and federal governments. The Everglades Foundation understands the challenges of implementing
ecosystem restoration and protection and has unique experience in guiding state and national leadership
to invest in and restore one of our nation’s great treasures and one of the world’s most important
wetland ecosystems.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and a responsible employer that seeks to recruit and retain
outstanding, high-performing professionals who are at the top of their fields to thrive in a dynamic,
mission-driven culture committed to excellence, innovation, collaboration, and diversity.
Location
Palmetto Bay, Florida, USA