The Erlenmeyer Flask

If you are looking for summer internship or research experience, there are MANY programs across the US that offer summer research experiences for undergraduates from all schools.  These require application forms and usually a couple of letters from professors or other references and are competitive.  You have to look at the specific requirements for each [...]

You may have heard information about Oregon State University’s efforts to address sexual harassment, including unwanted sexual contact and/or relationship violence. This message is intended to provide information to help you understand your responsibility to recognize and appropriately respond to such conduct. It can be difficult for anyone who experiences sexual harassment or sexual violence [...]

Dear OSU Community: The 2011 Oregon Charitable Fund Drive at Oregon State University is coming to a close on January 31, 2012. As of January 19, 2012, 184 OSU employees have contributed $98,742.  Currently we are 16% behind last year’s contributions of $118,400. We encourage you to make your contribution before the fund drive ends. [...]

Here is some clarification regarding E-campus courses counting toward full-time enrollment status for graduate students, as a follow up to the announcement/information on this subject sent by Brenda McComb in early November. Effective winter 2012 (this term), the E-campus course exclusion for registration requirements for graduate assistants (GRA/GTA) appointment and qualification for graduate scholarships has [...]

I write to call your attention to two important developments here in Washington: the release by the National Science Board (NSB) of the biennial report Science and Engineering Indicators 2012 and the release by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) of a draft RFA to award $100 million over five years to a number [...]

Oregon Lottery Graduate Scholarships The Graduate School encourages nomination of qualified, degree-seeking graduate and post-baccalaureate professional students under the Oregon Lottery Graduate Scholarship program. Total funding available for these awards will be distributed equally on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Please limit your nominations to no more than three per department/program. When [...]

It’s the time of year to review existing (non-academic or non-course) fees and/or request new fees.  Please browse your department’s existing fees at http://osufees.bus.oregonstate.edu/.  Changes to existing fees or new fees would be effective July 1, 2012. Any changes to existing fees or requests for new fees must go through an approval process .  The [...]

J.S. Barrett has won a 2012 Roy G. Post Foundation Scholarship which will be presented at the WM2012 Conference in Phoenix, AZ on 28 February, 2012.  Mr. Barrett will also get an all expenses paid trip to Phoenix to claim his award.  

As you know, the Research Office recently implemented a new web-based solution for proposal preparation and routing, Cayuse 424, that seeks to replace the paper-based transmittal form with an electronic process.  Your new faculty colleagues have had an introduction to the system through both the College of Science New Faculty Mentoring Luncheon and the Research [...]

We are gearing up for our spring awards celebration on April 27th, and are looking to you for nominations. The OSU Alumni Association presents several awards to outstanding Oregon Staters throughout the year. We need your help nominating Oregon Staters who have excelled in their field of study, been dedicated to serving Oregon State University or [...]