Dear Colleague:

We are writing to let you know about an exciting grant opportunity — the Marion Milligan Mason Award for Women in the Chemical Sciences.

The objective of the Mason Award is to kick-start the research career of promising future senior investigators in the chemical sciences. The Marion Milligan Mason Fund will provide four grants of $50,000 every other year to women researchers engaged in basic research in the chemical sciences. Awards are for women who are starting their academic research careers. In addition to research funding, the program will provide leadership development and mentoring opportunities.

Applicants must have a “full-time” career-track appointment. More than one applicant from the same institution can apply for this award, provided that each application is scientifically distinct.
For more information about the request for proposals for the Marion Milligan Mason Award for Women in the Chemical Sciences, please click here to view the PDF.

This award is funded by a bequest from the Marion Milligan Mason Fund.

As a chemist and AAAS member since 1965, the late Marion Tuttle Milligan Mason wanted to support the advancement of women in the chemical sciences. Dr. Milligan also wanted to honor her family’s commitment to higher education for women, as demonstrated by her parents and grandfather, who encouraged and sent several daughters to college.

***Proposals are due Tuesday, March 1, 2016, midnight Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

***Awards will be announced on or before January 2017.

Proposals should be submitted via the online application system athttps://masonaward.aaas.org/login/indexA.cfm

Please circulate this email to your colleagues.

If you have questions, please e-mail masonaward@aaas.org

To learn more about the Marion Milligan Mason Award for Women in the Chemical Sciences program and past recipients, please visit:http://www.aaas.org/masonaward

Sincerely,

Shirley M. Malcom,
Director, EHR, AAAS

and

Yolanda L. Comedy,
Director, Center for Advancing Science & Engineering Capacity

A growing number of OSU faculty are redesigning classroom courses as hybrids, which combine significant online learning activity with a reduced amount of on-campus “seat time.”  This webinar will demonstrate effective methods for designing and teaching a hybrid course, as well as reasons that you might consider a blended approach. Questions? Contact Cub Kahn. Tuesday Feb. 2, from 11-11:50 a.m. Register here: http://bit.ly/1ZBKTc0

Postdoctoral Fellow Position: Organic/Analytical Chemistry

Professor Charles L. Liotta of the Georgia Institute of Technology and Professor Ram Krishnamurthy of The Scripps Research Institute are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to begin work in 2016.  Research will be primarily conducted at Georgia Tech within the Center for Chemical Evolution (CCE), a Phase II NSF-NASA Center for Chemical Innovations, which has participants at 9 institutions across the US. The CCE research projects are focused on understanding the emergence of functional biopolymers from plausible prebiotic precursors. The ideal candidate would have a PhD in organic chemistry with experience in synthesis, physical-organic chemistry and analytical characterization methods. The research will primarily focus on plausible origins of various proto-biopolymers.  In addition, significant emphasis will be placed on training and mentoring, outreach and innovation/tech transfer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please email a cover letter describing your research interests, a CV, and a list of three references to Prof. Liotta (charles.liotta@carnegie.gatech.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

Georgia Tech is a unit of the University System of Georgia and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and requires compliance with Immigration Control Reform Act of 1986.

 

Postdoctoral Fellow Position: Aerosol Chemistry

Professor Nga Lee (Sally) Ng and Professor Charles Liotta of the Georgia Institute of Technology are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to begin work in Spring 2016. The position will focus on the origin of lipids with an emphasis on the role of particle-phase chemistry in atmospheric aerosols. The candidate will have the opportunity to perform laboratory chamber experiments

(http://www.coe.gatech.edu/news/air-we-breathe).

This position is within the Center for Chemical Evolution, a Phase II NSF-NASA Center for Chemical Innovation, which has participants at 9 institutions across the US. The CCE research projects at Georgia Tech are focused on understanding the emergence of functional biopolymers from plausible prebiotic precursors.

Applicants should hold a Ph. D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Organic/Physical Chemistry, Environmental Sciences/Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, or a related field. Knowledge and experience in operating advanced aerosol instrumentation (e.g., high resolution time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer) and conducting chamber experiments are preferred. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please email a cover letter describing your research interests, a CV, and a list of three references to Prof. Ng (ng@chbe.gatech.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

Georgia Tech is a unit of the University System of Georgia and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and requires compliance with Immigration Control Reform Act of 1986.

The School of Public Policy is proud to once again offer undergraduate and graduate students a unique affordable opportunity to internationalize their OSU experience.

Canada is a safe and affordable international destination that presents a distinctive globalized culture, economy, political system, health care model, educational system, and international relations, when compared to the United States. This short-term study abroad program is supplemented by a four credit spring term pre-departure course.  In the summer term June 13 – 24, 2016 , students will leave Oregon and drive north in order to participate in an eleven day faculty led excursion to Victoria and Vancouver, Canada.

While in Canada, students will experience an action learning model of pedagogy which will include mini-field trips throughout the city and surrounding areas, parliamentary tours, museum and art gallery visits, environmental excursions, conversations with local people and formal lectures from Canadian academic experts. Students will have time to explore various aspects of Canadian culture in Victoria and Vancouver on their own in the evenings.

Attached is a flyer and a brochure describing the experience, the application process and it also lists a web site interested individuals can visit for more information. I would really appreciate it if you can forward this information to the students you advise.

Both courses will be taught by Professors Dwaine Plaza and Lauren Plaza from the School of Public Policy. The cost for the summer class is approximately: $3,375 for undergraduate students. This price includes ALL of the following: 6 credits of tuition, transportation, food, accommodation and admissions to museums and other sites. Students from all academic disciplines are eligible to join this study abroad trip to Canada. Financial Aid can be used to pay for this class. In state tuition rates apply to everyone for the summer class.

Lisa, we would really like to include E-Campus students on this trip. We had one E-campus student participate in the class last year. The E-Campus students took the spring class via ADOBE connect and then joined us physically for the eleven days.

Application Deadline: February 20, 2016
Application Web site: http://international.oregonstate.edu/osugo
2015 Class Website: http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/soc204/plazad/Canada2015/canada2015.html

For more information contact: | Dwaine Plaza 541 737-5369 plazad@onid.oregonstate.edu

Faculty and staff submissions for the 2016 Vice Provost Awards of Excellence is now open. Awards recognize outstanding contributions that significantly advance OSU’s mission of outreach and engagement. Nominate peers or yourself. Submission deadline is Feb. 17.

Start early to get your nomination packets in by the March 25th  deadline!

Do you know a Classified Staff or Professional Faculty member who goes above and beyond the call of duty?  If you would like to recognize someone in your unit or elsewhere on campus who exemplifies great service to OSU, please review the website below for information on how to nominate an exemplary employee for this award.  Nomination packets must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources no later than March 25, 2016.

Website: http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/recognition/exemplary.html

For clarification or questions regarding these materials, please contact Tracey Yee at 541-737-5426; or by email: tracey.yee@oregonstate.edu.

 

Oregon State University is proud to partner with the University of Oregon to host the 2016 Diversity Career Symposium. DCS is a day-long career development event for students who identify with communities who are traditionally underrepresented on campus and in professional settings. Throughout the day, students, alumni and employers will engage in professional development workshops, hear from inspiring speakers and connect with each other through several networking opportunities. More than 70 employers such as Intel, adidas, Providence Health and Services, Portland General Electric, Wieden+Kennedy, Peace Corps., Wells Fargo, Central Intelligence Agency and Apple, Inc. are participating.

The Diversity Career Symposium is free for all students, and transportation from Corvallis will be provided. We ask that you please encourage students to register and attend. Attached for your convenience is a PowerPoint slide that you can display in class or share with your students.

Event details:
Friday, Jan. 29
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lunch is provided

Salem Convention Center
200 Commercial Street SE, Salem

More information and registration is available at dcs16.com. If you have questions, please contact Jason.Dorsette@oregonstate.edu or Oscar.Montemayor@oregonstate.edu.

Job Title:  Cerakote Coatings Specialist

Classification:  Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Senior Research Chemist/QC Lead

Location:  NIC Industries, Inc., White City, OR.

Company Information: www.cerakote.com

General Summary:

In conformance with established NIC policies and procedures perform the primary and secondary job functions as listed. The primary duties of this position may be changed and or modified as a result of product developments or competitive technologies that affect the short-term and long-term technology plans and product strategy of NIC.

The Cerakote R&D Technologist assists and performs R&D functions as directed by the Sr. Research Chemist to support any and all R&D operations.

Essential Job Functions:  (Applicant/Employee must have the ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodations.)

1. Formulate, make, spray and evaluate by standard or non-standard test methods, any developmental or R&D coating.
2. Conduct laboratory testing and qualitative analysis of R&D and development coatings.
3. Collaborate with R&D Lead in the improvement of existing products and assist in the development of new products.

 

1. Perform all necessary experiments in the laboratory to demonstrate “proof of concept” and optimize existing product improvements and new product formulations.

 

5. Report findings to R&D Lead and ensure clear and concise communication.

1.   Provide customer technical service for sales, marketing, and management.

 

1.  Work with training to resolve any coating application problems.
2. Maintain product development laboratory and chemicals inventory.
3. Maintain and create R&D records, reports and documentation necessary to support and track coating development including standard test results such as Adhesion, Abrasion, CoF, Mandrel Bend, Salt Spray, Exhaust Simulator, Gouge, Scratch, MEK Rubs, Chemical Resistance, Stain Resistance, Viscosity, Density, Thermal Emissivity, Furnace Testing, QUV, etc
4. Create work instructions and standard operating procedures as needed.

11. Maintain and document experimental formulation panels etc.

1. As appropriate, answer technical inquires for Sales, Marketing, Management, Training and Production.
2. Continue to develop knowledge of coating materials and production fundamentals in order to answer technical questions for sales, marketing, management, training, production.
3. Perform all tasks safely, observing all health, safety and environmental procedures. Maintain a clean, organized work environment and a safe laboratory environment.
4. Otherwise support any/all R&D functions of Cerakote.

Secondary Job Functions:  (Applicant/Employee must have the ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodations.)

1. Support Cerakote R&D efforts to create new concepts in coating technology that could be applied to NIC’s product lines.

1. As required work with NIC Management to identify new opportunities and to extend the market for existing NIC technology by providing expertise in chemistry, materials science, and the chemistry of materials.

Additional Job Functions:

1. Assist with special projects as requested.
2. Provide weekly summary of activities and progress.

Skills and Abilities Required

1. Working knowledge of chemistry and materials science.
2. Exhibit good organization, time-management and problem-solving skills.
3. Able to wear required safety equipment and protective clothing as required by law and NIC policy.
4. Able to work overtime as required.
5. Ability to lead by example and create a positive work environment with high expectations for employee productivity.
6. Ability to be successful and productive while working under time constraints.

Physical Requirements:

1. Lifting 10 lb containers regularly.  Lifting up to 50 lb containers occasionally, boxes, or bags on occasion.
2. Standing for 95-100% of the work day.
3. Moving up to 55-gallon drums of material using a hand-truck.
4. Ability to lift weight above head when required.