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Respect is a core value and is widely honored by the members of our University community.  The University is committed to sustaining a respectful community environment that is, as much as possible, experienced by all as safe, inclusive and welcoming. While we realize that the core value of respect is widely reflected in most of [...]

FY2013 RFP for Technology Resources Fund Grants Through the University’s Technology Resources Fund (TRF), more than $7.4 million will be available for FY2013 projects that improve student learning at OSU through better access to information technology and technology services.  Past grants have ranged from $5,000 to $1.2M. Faculty, staff and sponsored student organizations are invited [...]

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Mas Subramanian, an internationally recognized chemist at Oregon State University, will receive the 2012 Chemical Research Society of India Medal, awarded to outstanding chemists of Indian origin who work outside of India. Subramanian, the Milton Harris Professor of Materials Science in the OSU Department of Chemistry, will be honored at the 2012 [...]

As you know, your graduate program is scheduled for a Graduate Council Program Review either next year or the following.   You are therefore invited to attend the Graduate School’s Program Review Workshop on Wednesday, March 7th, 1:30 pm-3:00 pm in MU 208 (LaRaza). The purpose of this workshop is to help departments and programs that will [...]

On behalf of Rick Spinrad, Vice President for Research: The January 24th pre-solicitation webinar to discuss the DRAFT RFA for the upcoming USAID University Engagement through Higher Education Institutions opportunity received so much interest that the sponsors have decided to schedule another opportunity for faculty to discuss the DRAFT USAID RFA. This is a comment period [...]

To support your efforts to recruit diverse Chemistry & Physical Sciences Faculty, Academic Careers Online hosts the 4th annual Online Diversity Job Fair through the end of February (to coincide with Black History Month.) How does it work? We built a large database of diverse faculty, doctoral students, and professionals in all academic and administrative areas, and using push-technology we [...]

College of Science Faculty, Staff and Students: As you know, Dr Sherm Bloomer will begin his appointment as Director of Budget and Fiscal Planning on February 1, 2012. I have initiated an expedited internal search to identify an interim dean. The interim dean will lead the College until a permanent dean is appointed and begins her/his appointment. Dr Mark [...]

The Research Office is requesting letters of intent from interested faculty for the National Science Foundation (NSF) – Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program. Please forward this funding opportunity announcement to faculty that may be interested. Letters of intent submission deadline to the Research Office: Monday, March 5, 2012 The IGERT program has been [...]

Environmental Health Research Experience Program (EHREP) at the University of Washington Seattle The EHREP is a funded nine week, summer experience for undergraduates with interest in an interdisciplinary field that uses the tools of science to solve human health problems related to the environment. EHREP provides students with hands on experience in laboratories of leading [...]

Oregon Academy of Science 2012 Annual Meeting on Saturday, February 25th, in Portland Oregon The annual award nomination deadlines have been extended to February 1st. Abstracts (poster or oral sessions) may be submitted through February 4th. Submission and registration forms are attached and are available at the Oregon Academy of Science website, http://www.oas.pdx.edu/ . I [...]