Have ideas for redesigning your large-enrollment course but need a little help? Join the Blended Learning Innovations in Pedagogy (BLIP) initiative. The Center for Teaching and Learning is offering structural and financial support to help instructors integrate blended learning strategies and educational technology in their courses. See our Call for Proposals for more details. Deadline: Feb. 14. For questions contact Raechel Soicher.

Students, join the OSU Alumni Association Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 6-7 p.m. for the Ask Alumni virtual event. Get insights and advice from a panel of recent OSU graduates who have entered the workforce and are excited to share what they’ve learned about classes, internships, career options and more. Register for this free event:ForOregonState.org/AskAlumni.

Discover all the media tools available at the Faculty Media Center and learn from chemistry instructor Jia Zhang about her experience using the Lightboard and Kaltura Analytics. The Faculty Media Center and CTL invite faculty and GTAs to a one-hour Zoom workshop. Register for Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m., or register for Thursday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. Info: Faculty Media Center.

OSU Community,

Please join us for our first seminar of winter term with Dr. Zoë Ayres on the topic of “Managing Mental Health During Your PhD”. Dr. Ayres’ seminar will focus on managing mental health throughout the PhD process, identifying common stressors with tips and tricks to manage them, and a discussion of systemic issues in academia. 

Thursday, January 13 | Webinar

If outside the College of Pharmacy, please register here.

Please note the special time of 11:00am.

Repperger Research Intern Program

Now accepting applications for summer 2022!

Deadline: January 24, 2022

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/AFRL-711HPW-2022-Repperger

The Repperger Research Intern Program is a 10-week educational experience, providing summer research opportunities for college students at an Air Force research facility under the mentorship of an Air Force scientist. The program posthumously honors Dr. Daniel W. Repperger, who mentored many young people during his 35-year research career with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

Eligibility

Applicants need to meet the following eligibility criteria at the time of application:

• Be a U.S. citizen. 
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited institution of higher education during the 2021-2022 academic year. Applicants must provide proof of enrollment during the Fall 2021 term at the time of application. Candidates selected for an internship appointment will be required to provide proof of enrollment during Spring 2022 at the time appointment is accepted. Please note, preference will be given to applicants who intend to be a student in the Fall of 2022.
• Be pursuing a degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale as of Fall 2021.

Research Locations

·       Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH, with options for AFRL Collaborative Labs at Wright State University

·       Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX

Program Dates

June 6 – August 12, 2022 

Stipend

~$12,000 for 10-week period

How to Apply

Submit your application at the following link: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/AFRL-711HPW-2022-Repperger

Learn More

For additional information, visit the Repperger Research Intern Program website. If you have any questions, please contact AFRL-Summer@orise.orau.gov.

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Apply now for summer 2022 internship opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory!

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the largest U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, participates in DOE’s Community College Internships (CCI) and Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) programs. These programs are sponsored and managed by the DOE Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in collaboration with DOE national laboratories.

The CCI and SULI programs are now accepting applications for summer 2022! The deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 5 p.m. ET.

About the CCI Program
The Community College Internships (CCI) program encourages community college students to enter technical careers relevant to the DOE mission by providing technical training experiences at DOE laboratories. Selected students contribute to technologies or instrumentation projects under the guidance of laboratory scientists or engineers. Apply now!

About the SULI Program
The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students and recent graduates to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at DOE laboratories. Selected students perform research under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers. Apply now!

Have a question? Send an email to education@ornl.gov. 

Informational Flyer: Learn more about the CCI and SULI programs at ORNL

The CCI and SULI programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) for the U.S. Department of Energy.

Check out the OSU Libraries’ free Graduate Student & Faculty Winter Term Workshops. Because most of the workshops will be held over Zoom, registration is required for the links. For complete session descriptions, visit the workshop calendar page. Can’t make it to a session? Some of the sessions have handouts or online tutorials: http://guides.library.oregonstate.edu/WorkshopHandouts

Introduction to Zotero

Wednesday, January 12, 9:00-10:30 am via Zoom

Intermediate/Advanced Zotero

Wednesday, January 12, 11:00 am-12 pm via Zoom

Intro to LaTeX

Tuesday, January 18, 10:00 – 11:30am via Zoom

Researching for the Literature Review

Thursday, January 20 10:00-11:30 am in West Classroom, Valley Library

Introductory Research Data Management Workshop

Monday, January 24 – Thursday, January 27 (This is an asynchronous course offered on Canvas) 

Intro to MATLAB

Monday, January 24, 1:30-3:30 pm via Zoom

Introduction to Qualtrics

Monday, January 31, 1:00-2:30 pm via Zoom

Advanced Qualtrics

Monday, January 31, 3:00-4:30 pm via Zoom

Introduction to Git – Beginner

Tuesday, February 8 1 pm – 2:30 pm via Zoom

Introduction to Git – Intermediate

Tuesday, October 19 2:45 pm – 4 pm

Intro to Zotero

Thursday, February 10, 1:00-2:00 pm in West Classroom, Valley Library

Intermediate/Advanced Zotero

Thursday, February 10, 2:00-3:00 pm in West Classroom, Valley Library

Researching for the Literature Review

Thursday, February 15, 1:00-2:30 pm via Zoom

Writing Data Management Plans

Wednesday, February 16, 10:00-11:30 am via Zoom

Copyright and Fair Use in Research and Teaching

Wednesday, February 16, 1 pm – 2 pm via Zoom

Intro to Qualtrics

Wednesday, February 23, 9:30-11:00 am in West Classroom, Valley Library

Advanced Qualtrics

Wednesday, February 23, 11:30 am-1:00 pm in West Classroom, Valley Library

GW Chemistry REU Site — Integrating Green Chemistry and Science Policy Summer Research Opportunity in the Nation’s Capitol for Undergraduates!  $6,000 Stipend, Travel and Accommodations Provided For More Details or Apply Now Dear Chemistry Colleagues, Please help us to spread the word about this truly exciting research opportunity for undergraduates by sharing this broadly with your undergraduates and faculty.   REU Site: Advancing Chemistry Research by Integrating Green Chemistry and Science Policy Our NSF sponsored REU program provides a unique interdisciplianry research experience for undergraduates that combines environmental and green chemistry with science policy.  Students will conduct research projects with a focus on solving fundamental problems related to either green and environmental chemistry or sustainability, targeting applications in renewable energy, water, renewable feedstocks and healthcare.  Over the course of the summer, students will also participate in a series of technical and professional development workshops ranging from K-12 education to understanding the role of government in science and technology. Application Deadline – February 28, 2022 Program Details 10-week program: May 30 – August 5, 2022 $6,000 stipend Travel and accommodation provided Academic, professional development, and social programs Summer research in the nation’s capital!! If there are questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at chemistryreu@gwu.edu. Thank you for your time! Warm regards, Stephen Boyes and Adelina Voutchkova-KostalREU Site Co-Directors CONNECT WITH US!  GO.GWU.EDU/CHEMISTRY800 22nd Street, NW Science and Engineering Hall, Suite 4000 Washington, DC 20052  Phone: (202) 994-6121

Registration for STEM Academy’s virtual AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering, and Math) Club for 8th-10th graders is open. Club meets on Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. Jan. 26-March 2. Cost is $75. Needs-based scholarships available. For more information: https://stemacademy.oregonstate.edu/awsem-club, 541-737-8139 or email STEM.academy@oregonstate.edu.

Discover ways to create and use media in your teaching as you blend synchronous and asynchronous learning in Corvallis and Cascades campus courses. The Faculty Media Center and CTL invite faculty and GTAs to a one-hour Zoom workshop. Register for Wed., Jan. 26 at 2 p.m., or register for Thurs., Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. Info: Faculty Media Center.