We are thrilled to announce that Cindy Tubbs Monroe, a VESTA alumnus and owner of Five Points Farm, has been featured in Valley Living Magazine. The article highlights Cindy's beautiful farm and vineyard, which has become a popular wedding venue in the area. Guests can sip on wine while enjoying the stunning scenery of the farm. As an ambassador of VESTA, Cindy has used her training to develop a successful and unique business in the wine and wedding industry. We are proud to have Cindy as an alumna and wish her continued success in all her endeavors.

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How can water regulations affect grape growers? What's the buzz about biopesticides? Which grape varieties survived the freeze? What are four ways to make mourvèdre?

Guess what! You can learn it all at TWGGA'S Grape Camp as you hear from vineyard and winery experts and connect with your winemaking and grape growing community. Explore the schedule of sessions here, which features Wine Talks—brief 20-minute sessions on topics that matter to you—and the first-ever Grape Camp Field Excursion(more details coming soon)!

Register now for Grape Camp 2023, November 14–16 at the Overton Hotel in Lubbock, Texas, and save! The early bird registration discount ends September 29.

Job Opportunity: Science Assistant

Are you or someone you know interested in working for NSF?

The Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) is one of several divisions currently looking for Science Assistants. Normally, multiple vacancies are filled depending on an applicant’s educational/work experience background in disciplines such as Education, Biology, Social Science, Math, Computer Science, Physical Science, and Engineering.

This role is ideal for early- to mid-career candidates and recent graduates who may be interested in government or policy careers, or those who want to get a deep understanding of the NSF grant process before pursuing future scientific study, just to name a few.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree (or higher). The position is an Administratively Determined (AD), temporary appointment, not to exceed two years.

You can learn more and apply to the position now at USAJOBS.

Applications are DUE September 8th, 2023.

The Office of Apprenticeship has launched the Apprentice Trailblazer Initiative, which is designed to create a national network of diverse apprentices and apprenticeship graduates of all ages and backgrounds in various high-growth industries. The first cohort will focus on youth, and we are now seeking youth apprentices (ages 16-24), recent youth apprenticeship graduates, and Registered Apprenticeship sponsors of youth apprentices/graduates to apply.

Following the rollout of this Initiative, the Office of Apprenticeship is hosting a public webinar to show prospective applicants how to complete the application and answer questions regarding the application process or participation in the Initiative.

When: Thursday, September 7, 2023, 3:30pm-4:30pm ET

Please register via Eventbrite to receive the link to the virtual meeting.

Wine Sensory Analysis Workshop Tennessee 2023

September 30, 2023-October 01, 2023

Presenter - Zoran Ljepovic Facilitator - CW Kelley III

Location: Ruth and Steve West Workforce Development Center

Pellissippi State Community College

2731 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Friendsville, TN 37737

Topics include: Welcome and Introduction to Tasting, White Sensory Standards, Red Sensory Standards, and Evaluating Palate Attributes: Alcohol, Acid, and Tannin Wine Defects, Descriptive Wine Analysis of White Wines, Descriptive Analysis of Red Wines, Laboratory Investigating, Wine Competition Methodology and Professional Wine Rating Systems. A certificate will be awarded after the completion of this workshop.

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Wine Chemistry Workshop Ashtabula, OH 2023

October 21, 2023-October 22, 2023

Presenter - Dr. Barry Gump

Location: Kent State University - Ashtabula campus

3300 Lake Road West

Ashtabula, OH 44004

Topics Include:

Malolactic Fermentation: Monitoring by Paper Chromotography Soluble Solids: Determination by Refractometry
Soluble Solids: Sugar per Berry by Refractometry
Hydrogen Ion Concentration: pH Meter Measurement
Titratable Acidity: Titrametric Procedure & Nitrogen: Estimate of YAN by Formal Titration
Sugars: Reducing Sugars by Visual Rapid Estimation
Ethanol: Ebulliometric Analysis
Sulfur Dioxide: Aeration/Oxidation
Distillation and Titration Procedure
Sulfur Dioxide: Ripper
Titration Procedure
Acetic Acid: Steam Distillation of Volatile Acid Using Cash Still

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