OSU faculty members are invited to submit a one-page Idea Pitch to the OSU Advantage office for the chance to receive a $5k award. The Idea Pitch should answer a commercial question in the faculty member’s research such as “With this proof, I can confirm that I have unique innovative technology” or “I can confirm which industry will be interested in the outcome of this research.” Attendance at the April 21 “Innovation to Market” virtual event is required to be eligible to submit. More information is here: https://lnkd.in/g9eCCDA.

Join hundreds of your OSU peers to discuss online teaching excellence, innovative teaching methods and faculty experiences in online course development. Held May 4-5 online via Zoom, the Faculty Forum will showcase faculty members sharing their expertise in interactive panel presentations. Session topics include online lab work, inclusive student supports and establishing your presence while teaching at a distance. Events on May 4 and 5 will begin at noon PT. View the agenda and register today.

OSU faculty and graduate student researchers are invited to join the OSU Advantage office on Wednesday, April 21 for a one-hour virtual event (offered once in the morning and once in the afternoon) that will describe funding and training opportunities that support innovation and entrepreneurship at the federal, state and OSU levels. At this event, you will also learn how to apply for a special $5,000 Innovation Award available from the Office for Commercialization and Corporate Development (OCCD). Register here for a Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/g9eCCDA.

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The Speaker Series committee of the President’s Commission on the Status of Women is accepting applications for funding from OSU staff and students interested in hosting speaker events in Spring term. Funding averages $500 and applicants must provide a clear explanation of the event and its alignment with the PCOSW mission. To learn more and apply online, see the PCOSW Funding Opportunities page.

Each year IE@OSU welcomes STEM faculty from OSU, Linn-Benton and Lane Community Colleges to participate in a yearlong fellowship. Inclusive Excellence@OSU seeks to transform STEM education by creating a thriving community of peers who are invested in inclusive excellence in STEM, challenging fellows to develop equity and justice-oriented mindsets and exploring pedagogical practices that fellows can implement in their own classrooms. Click here for application and more info. Deadline to apply is May 3.

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CUE is an annual showcase for undergraduates from all disciplines, all years of study and all stages of research to present to the OSU community. Please encourage students to present lightning talks during this two-day virtual research symposium, which will be held on May 27-28. The deadline for students to register is May 7. View details at communications.oregonstate.edu/events/cue. For more info, contact OfficeofURSA@oregonstate.edu.

Provides funding to young investigators of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health. The current grant level is $300,000; $75,000 per year for four years. For the 2022 award, one nomination will be invited from each of the participating institutions. The internal deadline for submitting a letter of recommendation for a nominee is Monday, April 12. https://research.oregonstate.edu/program/pew-scholars-program-biomedical-sciences.

STEM education is the foundation for our STEM discoveries, our workforce, and our collective future.  One of National Science Foundation’s “Grand Challenges” is to broaden participation in STEM education and careers to reflect the full diversity of our nation.
To meet this Grand Challenge we need creative, inspirational, and diverse middle and high school STEM teachers.
Pacific University Woodburn Campus has received over $3M in NSF Noyce Scholarship funding ($15K/awardee) to support great STEM students to become transformative STEM teachers.  We have graduated over 100 Noyce Scholars since 2011 with a 98% hire rate and long-term retention.
Do you know a current student who would make a great STEM teacher, and inspire young people to reach farther in STEM?
The next start date for our MAT STEM/ESOL program is June 28, 2021-it isn’t too late to apply, and we have found that often that nudge from a professor is just what a student needs to take that step!
Applications for the Pacific University NSF Noyce program are now open.  Our information flyer to share with students can found here: http://bit.ly/PacificNoyce.
You and your students can learn more about the program here:  http://pacificu.edu/stem.
Thank you for the work you do in STEM and for sharing this opportunity with your students!