Women Supporting Women: How to be an advocate and ally (presented by Ecampus Leadership). In celebration of Women’s History Month, PFLA welcomes a panel of women leaders from OSU Ecampus to discuss their experiences. Join us for an open dialogue on supporting and advocating for women in the workplace, 2-3 p.m., March 16 via Zoom. For more information about the event and how to register, click here.
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Two Instructor Positions – accepting applications
Two instructor positions in General & Organic Chemistry ($60,000-70,000) in the Chemistry Department at Oregon State University
Both positions are full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, starting on September 1, 2023, although earlier/later start dates may be negotiable, and a 9-month contract option is also negotiable. This is a renewable position and may be eligible for promotion upon achievement of the eligibility criteria and demonstration of a sustained record of exceptional achievement and evidence of professional growth and innovation in teaching and assigned duties. The salary range for this position is $60,000-70,000 depending on education/experience, in addition to a generous benefit plan.
Position #1: E-Campus Instructor in General & Organic Chemistry
Oregon State University (OSU) is a recognized leader in chemistry e-campus (on-line) instruction and is seeking applicants to meet growing student demand. This position will teach e-campus general chemistry and organic chemistry in an asynchronous online environment without live class meetings. A master’s in science (MS) degree in Chemistry or closely related fields is required. Prior on-line teaching experience and ability to develop new e-campus laboratory experiments are preferred. Relocation is optional and opportunities exist for on-campus instruction as well. To review the full posting and apply, https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/133002
Position #2: Organic and General Chemistry Laboratory Instructor
The Department invites applications for a laboratory instructor focusing on undergraduate instruction and innovation in organic chemistry and general chemistry labs on campus. For this position, a significant amount of one-on-one teaching is involved, assisting in troubleshooting student lab projects/experiments and guiding students to develop lab, critical thinking, and professional writing skills. An MS in Chemistry or closely related fields is required, and prior laboratory teaching and Chemistry curriculum design experience is preferred. To review the full posting and apply,https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/132945
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, philosophy of laboratory teaching statement, and diversity statement online at the link provided above for each position. For full consideration, applications should be received by April 9, 2023.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
AtKisson Training Group Proposal Writing Workshop: May 25-26, 2023, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
he Oregon RD Network has contracted with the AtKisson Training Group (ATG) to hold a proposal writing workshop on May 25-26, with Oregon State Office for Research Advancement splitting the $12,000 cost of the event with Portland State University and University of Oregon. Faculty and staff from any Oregon institution of higher education may attend.
Please encourage faculty in your College or unit to apply. We would like to see all of the Colleges represented at the workshop. If you have 3-5 specific nominations you would like to encourage, please email me (leah.gorman@oregonstate.edu) and I will reach out to those faculty directly. Otherwise, please share this announcement widely within your unit.
Proposal Writing Workshop: May 25-26, 2023
The Oregon Research Development Network (ORDN) is hosting an online workshop, Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals, presented by Dr. M. S. (Peg) AtKisson and Dr. Amanda Welch of the highly regarded AtKisson Training Group on Thursday, May 25, and Friday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Participants will learn about the fundamental concepts of proposal planning and writing backed by concrete tips and operational strategies that support planning and longer-term sustainability. The attached flyer describes the seminar structure and expected outcomes.
This virtual seminar is designed for faculty from all disciplines and staff with research development or grant writing responsibilities. Faculty and staff from any public or private institution of higher education in Oregon are welcome to attend.
Note that spaces are limited for this event, and the cost per participant is $50 for workshop materials. If registered attendees exceed workshop capacity, the ORDN will allocate spaces to support participation from a wide range of fields, institutions, and career stages.
The registration deadline is March 15, 2023. Notifications will go out to selected participants at the beginning of April with instructions about the means to pay the $50 workshop material costs at that time.
Please direct questions about the workshop to research.development@oregonstate.edu.
Invitation – HP/OSU Technology Forum: March 10
Time/Place: March 10, 2:30-5 p.m., Covell 117 with a reception beginning at 5 p.m.
RSVP Please Register
All interested OSU faculty are invited to participate in an HP/OSU Technology Forum on March 10, 2:30-5 p.m., Covell 117 with a reception following.
Goal: Inform a broader group at OSU about HP and uncover areas of mutual interest and capability between HP and OSU that have good potential for collaborative research. Areas of interest include microfluidics, life sciences, materials, and sensors.
Format: HP presentations on capabilities, example research projects, technology roadmaps, and open research questions with active Q&A/discussion from both OSU and HP participants.
Forum Topics (draft):
· Introduction – overview and objectives (10min)
· HP-Corvallis technology capabilities – microfluidics and beyond (30min + 10min Q&A/discussion)
· Current/recent research projects (25min + 10min Q&A/discussion)
· Technology roadmaps and research questions (20min + 10min Q&A/discussion)
· Summary and open discussion (20min)
Follow up: In the weeks following the forum HP would like to hear from PIs with ideas for joint-proposals that we can refine together with a goal of securing federal funding. Direct funding from HP could be used to accelerate work and to build stronger proposals.
At the forum, all attendees will hear research presentations from HP leading technologists, then have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss potential collaborations. HP currently has three funds available for research projects.
1. HP Seed Grants
2. HP & OSU Research Collaboration Fund – Life Sciences and Microfluidics
3. HP & OSU Sustainability Fund (we will not be discussing this particular fund at this gathering)
Please Register by March 6th.
This is an excellent opportunity to network with key HP technologists and leadership.
Best regards,
Brady Gibbons
Brady J. Gibbons
Associate Dean for Research
Professor of Materials Science
College of Engineering
Oregon State University
Laboratory Technician 1
The Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University invites applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month Laboratory Technician 1. Hourly wage range is
$15.59-22.62, based on experience, plus benefits. The Laboratory Technician 1 provides support to the Lab Manager, the Laboratory Coordinator, the instructors, and the graduate teaching assistants by assisting with routine duties in the undergraduate chemistry teaching labs. To review posting and apply, go to https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/132161
Closing date is March 12, 2023.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Funded Professional Development for Fixed-Term and Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Join CTL’s Spring 2023 Resilient Teaching Faculty Learning Community. This cross-disciplinary group will meet on Zoom and explore pedagogical strategies to adapt to the changing teaching and learning landscape and to build resilience into our teaching practices. See call for participation and submit an expression of interest by March 6.
Space Grant funded internships: Call for proposals
Dear Colleagues,
The Oregon Space Grant Consortium is pleased to announce the Spring 2023 Oregon Internship Opportunity Network (OrION) call for internship proposals.
We are accepting proposals from faculty for 10-week, half-time (20 hrs/week) funded undergraduate spring internships. Women, underserved and underrepresented groups in STEM, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to participate.
Mentors may be OSU faculty or faculty from other member institutions. Mentors must be committed to guiding and encouraging students through this process, which may be the student’s first research experience.
DEADLINE FOR FULL CONSIDERATION: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
We know this is a tight turnaround and may be difficult to achieve. In light of that, we will continue receiving submissions for spring internships of prorated length as long as funds are available.
To find the submission form and to learn more, visit our faculty information page.
Students filling these funded internships must be selected from the pool of students who have applied to the OrION program. Please direct students to our student information page for additional information and to submit an application.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to send them to me! You can also join us on Zoom tomorrow (Feb. 23) from 1–3 p.m. during our virtual office hours.
We are eager to continue building the OrION database of student opportunities, and we look forward to receiving your submissions! We encourage you to share this opportunity broadly to your colleagues and students.
Meghan Megowan
Oregon NASA Space Grant
Space Grant Program Coordinator
meghan.megowan@oregonstate.edu
Phosio hiring for 2 positions
Phosio is hiring for a Thin Film Engineer and a Nanofabrication Engineer.
Here are the link to the jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/job/thin-film-engineer-60f4d869de6af68b
https://www.indeed.com/job/nanofabrication-engineer-e1977c1420bd7217
Thank you!
—
Omid Sadeghi, PhD
Founder and CEO
Phosio Corporation
1110 NE Circle BLVD, Corvallis, OR 97330
Chemistry brings home seven awards from the College of Science
F.A. Gilfillan Memorian Award
This award honors faculty members in the College of Science whose scholarship and scientific accomplishments have extended over a substantial period of time, especially faculty whose research careers have had a significant impact on his or her field.
–Wei Kong
Gender Equity in Leadership Award
This award recognizes work that enhances leadership skills and opportunities for faculty members who previously or currently identify as women in the College of Science.
–Marilyn Mackiewicz &
–Paula Weiss
Industry Partnership Award
This award supports projects that are developing new areas of research and establishing or augmenting research partnerships with industry partners.
–Kyriakos Stylianou
Loyd F Carter Awards for Outstanding and Inspiration Teaching in Science
Every year since 1946, the Loyd F. Carter Award has been presented to two outstanding College of Science faculty members: one for undergraduate teaching and one for graduate teaching. The purpose of the award is to encourage and recognize effective and inspirational teaching. The final selection is based solely on student nominations and voting.
–Marilyn Mackiewicz (graduate) &
–Paul Ha-Yeon Cheong (undergraduate) 
Milton Harris Award in Basic Research
This award was endowed by G. Milton Harris, a Portland native who received his bachelor’s degree in 1926 from OSU and his Ph.D. from Yale University. He was a pioneer in polymer, fiber and textile science and was the founder and for many years president of Harris Research Laboratories, which later became part of Gillette. As part of his distinguished career in chemistry, Dr. Harris served on the National Bureau of Standards and as the chair of the American Chemical Society for five years. Dr. Harris and his family were and are devoted supporters of higher education, supporting numerous scholarships, awards and faculty positions in science and engineering at OSU. Milton Harris held 35 patents for polymer-coated razor blades, permanent press treatment of wool and wrinkle-resistant cotton finishing, among others. The purpose of the Harris award is to recognize exceptional achievement in basic research by honoring an outstanding faculty member in the College of Science. Special consideration is given to recent research that was carried out at OSU and that will have a significant impact on its field.
–David Ji
Webinar: Practical tips for incorporating DEI into your course materials
Practical tips for incorporating DEI into your course materials
Thursday, March 9, 12:10 to 12:55 p.m. PT
Do you want practical tips for how to make your course resources more diverse, equitable and inclusive? This 45-minute workshop builds off understanding the importance of incorporating DEI into your course materials and takes a deep dive into how to do it.
Together, we’ll explore how to decolonize your syllabus, what a diversity statement is, why you might include one in your syllabus and examples of existing diversity statements. We’ll explore concrete ways to include diverse representation in the materials you’re creating for your classroom and/or in materials you’re adopting with an open license.
You’ll walk away with a curated list of recommended readings, places to find openly licensed images, and examples of course materials where DEI components have been successfully integrated. Presented by Amanda Larson, affordable learning instructional consultant at The Ohio State University.
Sponsored by Oregon State University