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
Research Experience for Undergrad Assistantship
Reports to
Jennifer Diaz, Beth Simmons
Type of Job
Part Time (6 months/less)
Published Date
January 12, 2023 at 5:00:00 PM
About the position
Position Summary:
The Everglades Foundation REU Assistantship is a six month or less position. The individual directly supports the mission of the (The Everglades Foundation John Marshall scholars) in coordination with the Florida International University/National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site “Understanding Costal Ecosystems: From the Everglades to Coral Reefs”. The individual will initiate and manage relationships and communication among three recruiting organizations: Florida International University (FIU), Broward College, Florida Memorial University, and Miami Dade College while fulfilling REU site program needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support for the 10-week NSF Site REU summer program located on FIU MMC campus
Be predominantly present on FIU MMC campus with flexibility to attend events at The Everglades Foundation
Coordinate communication with recruiting organizations and colleges
Coordinate logistics, including transportation, for eight (8) undergraduate Everglades Foundation John Marshall Scholars
Secure stipend, meals, and housing at FIU for John Marshall Scholars
Contribute to undergraduates professional development trainings such as resume building, career panel discussions, communication skills, designing LinkedIn profiles
Plan, implement and attend the NSF Site REU orientation, weekly REU professional development workshops, field excursions, and culminating events such as undergraduate poster session, and the end-of-summer symposium presentations
How to Apply:
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
Must be able to work Full Time from April 1 – July 1 / 40 hours a week
Comfortable working with undergraduate populations
Knowledgeable in science
Familiar with science laboratories and field research environments
Ability to work with diverse groups of students / faculty
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
Passionate about ecological/environmental research associated with the National Everglades
Qualifications:
Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Work experience in education, environmental education, or conservation role
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel regularly throughout Miami-Dade County for field trips / excursions once per week
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
Salary
Salary range: $16 - $19/hour commensurate with experience. (Position classified @ FIU as 6 months or less).
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