National and Global Scholarships Advising is hosting a series of workshops and information sessions throughout May 2021. One of these events is a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session, facilitated by IIE/Fulbright staff members. LeAnn and I would greatly appreciate if you could forward this email and/or attached flyer to any students who might be interested in applying to a Fulbright grant in an upcoming competition cycle. Students can pre-register for the Zoom event using the link below. Thank you!

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session

Wednesday May 5th, 1-2:30pm

Register here

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.

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.

The IRS recently warned of impersonation email scams targeting people with .edu email addresses. The scammers lure their targets with the IRS logo and email subject lines related to tax refunds. Please find out how to protect yourself here:  https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-warns-university-students-and-staff-of-impersonation-email-scam. This message brought to you by the OSU Office of Information Security.

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.