| The 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes important safety information, a wide range of current security policies, fire safety practices, helpful university and local resources, crime prevention programs, and crime and fire statistics for 2023, 2022, and 2021. Oregon State University publishes this report in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This report is available without charge. Please click on the link below to immediately access a digital copy of the 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for the Corvallis Campus, OSU-Cascades, Hatfield Marine Science Center, OSU Portland Center, and OSU at Eastern Oregon University. https://clery.oregonstate.edu/sites/clery.oregonstate.edu/files/2024-09/2024_ASFSR_Final.pdf A paper copy of this report will be provided upon request and can also be obtained at the following locations: Corvallis: 200 Cascade Hall, 601 SW 17th St. Bend: 108 Obsidian Hall, 1500 SW Chandler Ave. Newport: Director’s Office, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr. Portland: 555 SW Morrison St., Suite 200 La Grande: 205 Badgley Hall, One University Blvd. Email: clery.compliance@oregonstate.edu The Clery Act also requires universities to redistribute annual security reports when crime statistics are revised. The 2022 crime statistics disclosed in the 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for the Corvallis campus have been updated and this report is being redistributed to ensure the campus community has the most up-to-date numbers. While reviewing university conduct records, it was discovered that the location of a 2022 crime report was mistakenly classified as off-campus when the incident occurred in an on-campus student housing facility on the Corvallis campus. After further review, 1 on-campus student housing facility fondling has been added to the 2022 crime statistics for the Corvallis campus. Here is a link to the updated report: https://clery.oregonstate.edu/sites/clery.oregonstate.edu/files/2024-09/2023_ASFSR_Updated.pdf For more information about Clery Act compliance at Oregon State University, please visit https://clery.oregonstate.edu/. |
| If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Rob Odom, University Relations and Marketing at 541-737-3808 or rob.odom@oregonstate.edu. |
Monthly Archives: September 2024
Prepare for the annual Great Shake Out drill on 10/17 at 10:17 am
Join other OSU faculty, staff and students in the Great Oregon Shake Out!
At 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 17, join the rest of Oregon and the nation and Drop, Cover, and Hold-On for 60 seconds to simulate the response to an earthquake. A text and email from the OSU Alert system will start the drill, and after a minute, the drill is completed.
Participation is voluntary but encouraged. In previous years, several campus classes and organizations have:
- Made participation a small group class project, to include a 5-minute research presentation.
- Made a class project to have students, wherever they are, encourage those around them to Drop, Cover, Hold-On (proof provided by videotaping the activity).
- Prepared informational materials for staff/faculty/students.
As part of the monthly OSU Emergency Preparedness Learning sessions, October’s fact sheet will review the response to earthquakes and other preparedness points – Great talking tips to present on Oct. 17, right before the Drop, Cover, and Hold-On event!
There will be a PowerPoint sent on Monday, Oct. 14, that can be used in offices and classrooms to introduce the earthquake drill. It even has a 60-second timer to help run the drill.
If you participate, please complete our Qualtrics Survey https://beav.es/p85 or send a count of participants to OSU Emergency Preparedness (emergency@oregonstate.edu) so we can update the OSU participation tally on the Shake Out website.
Additional information and the PowerPoint about the Shake Out can be found at:
- https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/great-shakeout
- https://www.shakeout.org/oregon/
Background:
Oregon is subjected to earthquakes daily, but the largest event forecasted has yet to occur within our lifetime. The Cascadia Subduction zone (CSZ) earthquake is forecasted to be a 9.0 or higher and to last for 5-7 minutes, followed by a 30-50 foot tsunami at the coast.
Response to earthquakes is simple but important for everyone to perform correctly and automatically. When the shaking is felt, drop low to the ground, seek overhead cover to protect yourself from falling debris and hold on to the cover so it does not move away from you. When the shaking has stopped, cautiously exit the building, watching for falling objects.
For more CSZ and earthquake information, please refer to these websites:
Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MPS-Ascend) Webinar
| September 27, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. September 30, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Please join us for a presentation on the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MPS-Ascend) program followed by Q&As. Those who are preparing to submit a proposal for this program in October 2024 are particularly encouraged to attend. The identity of the attendees will not be made public at the webinar to maintain the confidentiality of the potential applicants. |
Job opportunity: Assistant Professor in Exp. Phys. Chem. at USC, Los Angeles, California, USA
The Department of Chemistry in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Southern California invites applicants for a tenure track position in Experimental Physical Chemistry at the level of Assistant Professor, to start in fall 2025. Candidates should have a PhD and postdoctoral experience. We are interested in candidates in all areas of experimental physical chemistry.
In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the “Apply” link here:
Candidates should apply online with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a detailed proposed research plan. A description of teaching interests and the candidate’s vision regarding teaching and mentoring should be included. The names and contact addresses of at least three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation will be requested online. The committee will begin evaluation of completed files October 20, 2024.
The Chemistry Department is highly collaborative and holds to high standards insofar as excellence in research and teaching. We are committed to supporting family needs of faculty, and we encourage applications from candidates having non-traditional career paths. The Department offers flexibility in appointment start date. Candidates at any early career stage are encouraged to apply.
USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.
Fall Term Library Workshops for Graduate Students & Faculty
Register for OSU Libraries’ free Graduate Student & Faculty Fall Term Workshops. Some workshops are offered online and some are offered in person. Registration is required. For complete session descriptions, visit the workshop calendar page. Can’t make it to a session? Some of the sessions have online tutorials or recordings.
Questions? Ask Hannah Rempel, hannah.rempel@oregonstate.edu
Thursday, October 3, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., in person in the Autzen classroom (Valley 2082)
Introduction to Patent Classification Search
Friday, October 4, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., via Zoom
Intro to Zotero: Manage Your Citations
Monday, October 7, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., in person in the Autzen classroom (Valley 2082)
Monday, October 7, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., in person in the Autzen classroom (Valley 2082)
Tuesday, October 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., via Zoom
Wednesday, October 9, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., via Zoom
Intro to R (no coding experience)
Thursday, October 10, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. via Zoom
Get Your Articles Quickly, Easily AND FOR FREE
Friday, October 11, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m., via Zoom
Introductory Research Data Management Workshop, October 14-17
October 14-17, asynchronous via Canvas
Tuesday, October 15, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., via Zoom
Tuesday, October 15, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., via Zoom
Intro to R (no coding experience)
Wednesday, October 16, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
Intro to Zotero: Manage Your Citations
Friday, October 18, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., via Zoom
Friday, October 18, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., via Zoom
Researching for the Literature Review
Tuesday, October 22, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., in person in the Nishihara Family classroom (Valley 2024)
Researching for the Literature Review
Wednesday, October 23, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., via Zoom
Thursday, October 24, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., via Zoom
Illustrator for Scientific Figures
Friday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., in person in the Autzen classroom (Valley 2082)
Using Qualtrics to Make Great Surveys
Wednesday, October 30, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., via Zoom
Exploring AI Tools for Literature Reviews
Wednesday, October 30, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., in person in the Nishihara Family classroom (Valley 2024)
Intro to R (no coding experience)
Tuesday, November 5, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. via Zoom
Intro to R (some experience coding)
Wednesday, November 6, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., via Zoom
Using Qualtrics to Make Great Surveys
Thursday, November 14, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m., in person in the Nishihara Family Classroom (Valley 2024)
Exploring AI Tools for Literature Reviews
Friday, November 15, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., via Zoom
Intro to Zotero: Manage Your Citations
Thursday, November 21, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., via Zoom
Thursday, November 21, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., via Zoom
Illustrator for Scientific Figures
Friday, November 22, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., in person in the Autzen classroom (Valley 2082)
Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Experimental Physical Chemistry – UC Riverside
The Department of Chemistry in the University of California, Riverside invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with a research focus in Experimental Physical Chemistry. Applications that involve the development of new methods to characterize how molecular scale structure influences nonequilibrium dynamics and catalysis in complex systems, ranging from materials to biology, are especially encouraged; however, applications from all areas of experimental physical chemistry are welcome. The new hire will further strengthen our physical chemistry program and have the opportunity to collaborate with a vibrant network of researchers across the chemistry, physics, biology and engineering departments.
All candidates must have a doctorate degree and will be expected to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement those of existing faculty and strengthen UCR’s strategic initiatives.
Applicants should be strongly committed to both undergraduate and graduate teaching in both classroom and laboratory environments. Applicants are expected to provide individualized mentoring to PhD candidates/postdoctoral scholars and to contribute to university service and the UC system’s promise to support diversity and equal opportunity.
Applications should include a full curriculum vitae, a description of proposed research, teaching philosophy, letters from three references, and a statement describing how they will foster diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, research, or service. All application materials must be submitted electronically via the Internet through AP Recruit at: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01996. For additional information, please contact Professor Chris Bardeen, Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, California. 92521. E-mail contact: christopher.bardeen@ucr.edu. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2025, or thereafter.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Advancement through the Faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.
Department: http://chem.ucr.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
All candidates must have a doctorate degree in Chemistry or a closely related field and be committed to both undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Preferred qualifications
Ideal candidates will have demonstrated exceptional creativity and the proposed future research directions should be equally as distinct and novel. All disciplines of Physical & Analytical Chemistry will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement those of existing faculty and strengthen campus strategic initiatives.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching
- Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence – In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Please provide the contact information for a minimum of three references and request the confidential reference letters via AP Recruit as part of your application. Instruct your references to also include your teaching skills.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01996
Help contact: barbaraa@ucr.edu
About UC Riverside
The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Flu Shot Clinics – Corvallis Campus registration
To support a healthier community, OSU is hosting two Flu Shot and COVID Vaccine Clinics this fall for faculty, staff and students on the Corvallis campus. Fred Meyer will offer the FluBlok Trivalent vaccine and the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine (Pfizer’s Comirnaty or Moderna’s Spikevax, depending on product availability). Vaccines are first-come, first-serve, with limited COVID availability.
Clinic Dates and Location
- October 3, 2024, Memorial Union Ballroom, OSU Corvallis campus
- October 17, 2024, Memorial Union Ballroom, OSU Corvallis campus
Fred Meyer pharmacy staff will assist. The process should take under 10 minutes if participants complete the online form process, including the insurance section and active pharmacy billing information. Fred Meyer recommends waiting on-site for 15 to 30 minutes following vaccination.
Insurance Information
Participants must bring their insurance cards to their appointments. Fred Meyer accepts most insurance carriers, except Express Scripts, ESI, or Cigna, or subsidiaries or partners of Cigna/Express Scripts.
Registration
- Register for the October 3 clinic by September 26 at 5 p.m.
- Registration for the October 17 clinic will open after the October 3 clinic. Employee Benefits will send a reminder.
Registration Instructions
- Enter the benefit code (in ALL CAPS): OSUVAC24
- Enter ‘Vaccines,’ ‘Corvallis, Oregon,’ and ‘10/3/2024’ then click Find Appointment
- Confirm the location is 2501 Southwest Jefferson Way. If this location is not populating, the wrong location has been selected.
Click here for Registration Portal Access
Kaiser Members
PEBB members enrolled in a Kaiser Health Plan can attend the OSU Work Site Flu Clinics this year. Kaiser has also partnered with Albertsons/Safeway and Fred Meyer for employer-sponsored flu shot clinics. More information: 2024 Worksite Flu Shot Clinics
Additional Options
OSU Medical Insurance Plans cover flu shot clinics at many pharmacies or at medical appointments. Go to this website to learn more.
Questions? Please contact employee.pebbbenefits@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-2805.
Sincerely,
Bonny Ray
Executive Director for University Human Resources
Invitation to Convocation, Sept. 24
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I am writing to invite you to attend the 2024 New Student Convocation ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Gill Coliseum.
Convocation is a vital part of OSUWelcome 2024, a set of activities and events to help incoming Corvallis and Ecampus students connect with the university and kick off their college education. The event also recognizes students studying at OSU-Cascades and through our partnership with Eastern Oregon University, and OSU-Cascades holds a separate convocation ceremony for students joining the Bend campus.
Convocation serves as the official induction of new undergraduate students into the OSU academic and social community and is designed to mirror many aspects of Commencement. At its heart, Convocation is about formally introducing new students to the faculty and staff of Oregon State University and inspiring them to aim high in pursuing their academic goals. Your attendance emphasizes to students that they are being welcomed into a larger community working together in research, education and public engagement. This year’s event will include a welcome by President Jayathi Y. Murthy and remarks from ASOSU President Audrey Schlotter.
Students will assemble with their respective colleges in the Memorial Union Quad at 2:15 p.m., and then process to Gill Coliseum at 3:00 p.m. The Convocation Ceremony will be held in Gill Coliseum at 3:30 p.m. The ceremony will be streamed on live.oregonstate.edu.
We encourage you to remind students to participate and walk with them to the MU Quad at 2:15 p.m. to gather. You are welcome to join other faculty, staff, and returning students lined up along 26th Street to cheer on students during the processional.
You do not need to RSVP to attend Convocation. The platform party will be wearing regalia and, although not required, we invite faculty to do so as well.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please email the Office of the Provost.
I look forward to seeing you at Convocation.
Edward Feser
Provost and Executive Vice President
Funding opportunities with less than 10 applications: Deadline September 30th
I’m reaching out regarding these five active industry partnership opportunities that have received less than 10 applications from researchers. Given the low application number, these calls are likely to increase the chance that your researchers would have in securing a partnership and funding.
Could you kindly share these with anyone at your university who may have an interest in applying?
Private Company: Fast-acting treatments for ingrown hair prevention and relief
A consumer goods company is looking for innovative solutions that address ingrown hairs. The primary focus is on finding faster alternatives to current treatment methods. They are open to all application methods, including topical, oral, and other novel approaches. The ideal solution should offer quick and effective relief from the symptoms of ingrown hairs while also preventing their occurrence. Selected applicants will be provided funding, company data, expertise, and have access to the company’s facilities and services. The deadline to apply is September 30th. You can read more about the project call here.
Private Company: Non-odorous topical formulations for hair removal
A consumer goods company is seeking innovative solutions to develop the next-generation hair removal topical formulation that eliminates the unpleasant odor associated with current depilatory products. Specifically, they are looking for an alternative to thioglycolic acid that is both effective and non-malodorous. As an alternative, they are also interested in technologies for odor control that can mask the unpleasant smell inherent in current depilatory products, which becomes more pronounced during the hair removal process. Ideally, this new active compound or formulation should be easy to use, allowing users to apply it and continue with their activities without discomfort or lingering odors. It would also ideally offer an added skin care benefit, such as moisturization or soothing. Selected applicants will be provided funding, company data, expertise, and have access to the company’s facilities and services. The deadline to apply is September 30th. You can read more about the project call here.
Tata Steel: Air quality and noise reduction in an industrial laboratory
Tata Steel is looking to collaborate with global experts to explore solutions to reduce noise levels (<60 dB) and contain fugitive emissions for easier collection and removal. Selected applicants will be provided funding, company data, expertise, and have access to the company’s facilities and services. The deadline to apply is September 30th. You can read more about the project call here.
Private Company: Material and process improvements for eliminating metal particulates in fibre drum production
A manufacturing company is looking for technologies to either modify the materials used for chimes or to improve or replace the methods of production, such as precurling/hemming and mechanical crimping, to help eliminate the production of debris in the manufacturing process or prevent the debris from entering into the packaging. Up to $100,000 USD in funding provided in increments based on the achievement of specific milestones and progress checkpoints.The deadline to apply is September 30th. You can read more about the project call here.
Corteva: Scalable and cost-effective mono-hydroxylation of relevant process chemistry building blocks
Corteva is seeking short, non-confidential proposals that describe a plan for a scalable, selective and cost-effective process for mono-hydroxylation of readily synthetic building blocks (visual is included on project call page). Proposals should include: 1) Detailed method or plan on how we can develop and implement the process ; 2) Relevant literature or industrial application references; 3) A high-level cost estimate; and 4) A proposed development timeline. Submissions should exclude any proprietary and confidential information such as specific reagents, process conditions, specific enzymes and/or sequences. Up to $100,000 USD in funding is available, inclusive of indirect costs. There are opportunities for extended collaboration and additional funding if successful. The deadline to apply is September 30th. You can read more about the project call here.
You Are Invited: Hello Mid-Valley on 10/15/24 – Free Multicultural Networking Event
Please join us for another Hello Mid-Valley event aimed at helping professionals build relationships and create connections within a diverse community!
The goal of this free event is to support multicultural networking for those who have moved to the area in the past 18 months. Historically, the Mid-Willamette Valley has offered few networking or community-building opportunities for professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC), professionals with disabilities, and LGBTQIA2S+ professionals. However, this event is open to anyone wishing to form community and connections. ALL are welcome! This event, along with future events, is designed to increase opportunities to develop these connections.
Hello Mid-Valley will take place on Tuesday, October 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Oregon State University’s CH2M HILL Alumni Center (725 SW 26th Street, Corvallis, OR 97331).
Additional details:
- Food and beverages will be served
- Those new to the area in the last 18 months who register as honorees will get a special shout-out and a free swag bag
- Parking is free
To register for this event please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/101524-hello-mid-valley-event-tickets-1010725476107?aff=oddtdtcreator or scan the QR codes on the attached flyer. Please share this event and the attached flyer with your networks too!
For any questions or to request an accommodation, please email megan.kilgore@oregonstate.edu.
Thanks to our sponsors!
- Boss Mortgage
- Chemeketa Community College
- Linn-Benton Community College
- HP, Inc.
- Oregon State University
- Samaritan Health Services
- WorkSource Oregon
- Valley Connections