We’re sending a congratulatory shout-out to Arsalan Zolfaghari (Student Researcher for Dr. Paul Blakemore) for winning a 2011-12 Summer URISC for his proposal entitled, “Investigation of a Novel Boron Containing Sulfone for Julia-Kocienski Olefination.” Arsalan is also the recipient of the 2012 HHMI Summer Research program for his proposal of the same name.
May 14, 2012
Undergrad Chem Major of the Term
Matthew Stolt has been selected as an undergrad chem major of the quarter for Spring 2012. Matt was born and raised in Oregon – growing up in the Beaverton area. He attended Jesuit High School. He cites his big brother as a significant influence in his life including encouraging him to attend Jesuit High School as well [...]
Grad/Faculty Workshops
Grad/Faculty Workshops: FREE Basic/Advanced Zotero (5/14) and Basic/Advanced EndNote (5/17) workshops at the Valley Library, part of the OSU Libraries Graduate Student and Faculty Spring Workshop series. These are the last sessions for the term so save your seat today: http://bit.ly/graduate_workshops. Contact hannah.rempel@oregonstate.edu
The Role of Research in Promotion and Tenure
MAY 9TH, 2012 Sitting on the University’s Promotion and Tenure Committee is one of the most important roles that I can fulfill as VP for Research. Most tenure/tenure track faculty appointments include a percentage of time dedicated to research activities. The measures of performance in research are varied, and their relationship to scholarly productivity proves [...]
CAS Possible Funding Opportunities – May
Attached are some additional opportunities of interest posted at http://agsci.oregonstate.edu/research/fo. Thank you, Liz Liz Etherington Sponsored Research Program Administration, CAS Office: 541-737-3429 Cell: 541-740-0002
May 10, 2012
Flyfisher’s Club of Oregon Graduate Scholarship – Nomination Deadline June 4, 2012
The Graduate School invites nominations for the Flyfisher’s Club of Oregon Graduate Scholarship. The purpose of the Flyfisher’s Club of Oregon Graduate Scholarship is to provide support for graduate students pursuing a course of study involving any one of the endemic wild stocks of fish within watersheds of the State of Oregon. Eligibility To be [...]
Upcoming Compressed Gas Safety Training
Please notify others in your department who use any type of compressed gas that there will be compressed gas safety training on Tuesday, May 22. There will be two sessions; the first will focus on compressed gas usage in shops and art, the second will cover more research and cryogenic uses. A demonstration will conclude [...]
Announcing Food in Culture and Social Justice Undergraduate Certificate
On behalf of the Provost and the OSU Faculty Senate I am pleased to announce the approval of the following certificate: Food in Culture and Social Justice Undergraduate Certificate Beginning this summer the School of Language, Culture and Society will offer an interdisciplinary undergraduate certificate. Students who complete this certificate will not only have a [...]