OSU Career Center: Things I Wish I Knew

A career panel series featuring BIPOC identifying OSU alumni and industry professionals

·        October 13, 5:00 p.m. PT – Things I Wish I Knew about Translating Skills and Experience 

·        October 27, 5:00 p.m. PT – Things I Wish I Knew about Imposter Syndrome and Systems of Power  

·        November 10, 5:00 p.m. PT – Things I Wish I Knew about Building Relationships and Networking 

OSU Career Center: Get A Dam Job workshop series

·        October 8, 12:00 p.m. PT – Winning Resumes and Cover Letters 

·        October 13, 5:00 p.m. PT – Prepare for Virtual Career Fairs 

·        October 14, 12:00 p.m. PT – Virtual & In-Person Interviewing 

·        October 15, 12:00 p.m. PT – How to Apply for Government Jobs  

·        October 26, 5:00 p.m. PT – Networking and Job Search in the COVID Era 

·        November 3, 12:00 p.m. PT – What Career Exist/How Do I Pick a Career  

OSU Career Center: Career Fairs

·        October 22, 2020 – STEM Fair 

·        October 22, 2020 – Natural Science, Earth, and Environmental Fair 

·        October 28, 2020 – Fall Career Fair 

Why should you attend a virtual career fair? 

·        Meet with employers. Interact with hundreds of companies and recruiters through video, audio, or chat 

·        Discover new career opportunities. Get personalized recommendations based on your Handshake profile for which employers to connect with 

·        Never wait in line, ever. Pre-schedule 1:1 or group sessions with employers ahead of the fair or on the day-of. (We recommend signing up to meet the employers of your choice PRIOR to the fair.) 

For more recommendations on preparing for a virtual career fair, Handshake has you covered!  Here are 10 Tips to Know Before Going to a Virtual Career Fair 

Peace Corps

·        Diversity Highlight: Peace Corps Service as a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Person 10/1/2020 8:00am – 9:00am

·        Introduction to Peace Corps 10/2/2020 10:00am – 11:00am

·        Peace Corps Office Hours: Chat with an Oregon Recruiter 10/5/2020 11:00am – 12:00pm

·        Peace Corps Service at Any Age 10/5/2020 2:00pm – 3:00pm

·        Panel Discussion: Serving in Peace Corps as a Couple 10/6/2020 12:00pm – 1:00pm

·        Peace Corps Reapplication Workshop 10/6/2020 10:00am – 11:00am

·        Special Event: Peace Corps Financial Benefits – Education 10/7/2020 1:30pm – 2:30pm

·        National Coming Out Day Stories from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers 10/9/2020 2:00pm – 3:30pm

·        Story Slam: Peace Corps Celebrates International Day of the Girl Child  10/9/2020 2:30pm – 3:30pm

·        Peace Corps Office Hours: Chat with an Oregon Recruiter 10/13/2020 1:00pm – 2:00pm

·        Special Event: Peace Corps Financial Benefits – It’s a Family Affair 10/13/2020 1:00pm – 2:00pm

·        Info Session: Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows 10/15/2020 11:00am – 12:00pm

·        Peace Corps Language Programs: French and Spanish 10/15/2020 12:00pm – 1:00pm

·        Peace Corps Application Workshop  10/21/2020 10:00am – 11:00am

·        Special Event: The Financial Benefits of Peace Corps- When You Don’t Have Enough 10/21/2020 1:00pm – 2:00pm

·        Peace Corps Special Event: Around the World in 60 Minutes 10/22/2020 11:00am – 12:00pm

·        Special Event: The Financial Benefits of Peace Corps – Impact 10/27/2020 5:00pm – 6:30pm

·        Panel Discussion: Serving as an Asian-American volunteer 11/5/2020 1:00pm – 2:00pm 

Deloitte

·        Deloitte – Government Practice Services Division Information System 10/7/2020 5:00pm – 6:00pm 

·        Diversity Equity & Inclusion Spotlight at Deloitte 10/12/2020 4:30pm – 5:30pm 

·         Deloitte – Government Practice Services Division Case Interview Prep Workshop 10/13/2020 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Willamette University is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach General Chemistry II (CHEM 116) lecture and lab for the spring 2021 semester. The lab will be taught in person on our campus; the lecture will be taught with a combination of in-person classes on campus and remote classes via Zoom. To learn about our department, visit our web site at https://willamette.edu/arts-sciences/chem/.

Willamette University believes that a diverse, inclusive community is essential to achieving academic excellence; accordingly, we seek candidates who not only have the potential to be outstanding teachers and scholars, but also whose work furthers equity and inclusion, and who will bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

To apply, please send (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position, (2) a copy of your CV, and (3) the names and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Alison Fisher, Chemistry Department Chair (ajfisher@willamette.edu). Review of applications will begin October 23, 2020.

Master of Public Health (MPH)
The Public Health Sciences department in the Biological Sciences Division is excited to announce the launch of the new Master of Public Health (MPH) program in Autumn 2021, which also offers a joint MD-MPH degree with UChicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine. The MPH program is broad in its scope, with students gaining proficiency across several public health disciplines, and includes concentrations in epidemiology and global health, health policy, and data science. In addition to coursework, students will complete a practicum experience and capstone project, gaining hands-on skills and foundational knowledge that prepares them for careers as public health professionals and researchers.

Master of Science in Molecular Engineering
The one-year Master of Science in Molecular Engineering (MSME) program at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering is designed to enhance a student’s career path as a traditional engineer and to prepare them for leadership positions across industries. By immersing themselves in our unique curriculum, they learn to address complex technical problems within a professional context. In keeping with the interdisciplinary tradition of UChicago studies, MSME students are able to take elective opportunities at the Booth School of Business, the Division of the Humanities, and other departments across campus.

Certificates Within Social Sciences Master’s Programs
The Social Sciences Division is pleased to announce a number of certificates available through our MA programs. Certificates include Computational Social Science, Education and Society, and Gender and Sexuality Studies. Certificates can be completed as part of the one year master’s programs in International Relations and in Social Sciences (MAPSS), as well as the two year master’s programs in Computational Social Science (MACSS) and in Middle Eastern Studies. Applicants to all master’s programs are considered for substantial merit aid. To learn more about our programs, please contact E.G. Enbar.

Institute of Education Sciences Pre-Doctoral Training Program
The Institute of Education Science (IES) Pre-Doctoral Training Program in the Education Sciences is an ambitious, multi-year, university-wide fellowship program, sponsored by the Committee on Education, which supports PhD students interested in pursuing research related to education while they are training for a doctoral degree in a social science discipline or within the Harris School of Public Policy or the School of Social Service Administration. Fellows in this program receive a five-year package of support that includes a full tuition waiver and a generous stipend of $34,000 annually and fringe benefits. Additional funds are available to support travel and research related to education research. More information can be found here.

If you, or your students, have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to our staff at gradadmissions@uchicago.edu. A full list of academic programs, as well as admissions requirements, financial aid opportunities, and more can be found on our website, grad.uchicago.edu/admissions. 

On October 5, 2020, NSF will require biographical sketches and current and pending support forms be provided in specific formats.  One of the formats uses SciENcv to manage your data and generate compliant PDF forms for upload.  Join College proposal support personnel for training and work sessions to assist you in transitioning to this new system.  

Sessions will be held in Zoom on Tuesday, Oct 6 from 12-1pm and Friday, Oct 9 from 10-11am.  Please register for a session at the link below and we will send you a Zoom invitation.  Handouts and instructions will be provided at the sessions and also made available to researchers who are unable to attend. 

Qualtrics Registration Link: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9LAEqMH49PzXc2h

For questions or additional details, contact:

Liz Etherington at Liz.Etherington@oregonstate.edu 
Cyndy Kelchner at  Cyndy.Kelchner@oregonstate.edu

Melora Park at  Melora.Park@oregonstate.edu

Greetings from the University of Texas at El Paso, we currently have four faculty searches in the Chemistry and Biochemistry department.

Assistant Professor-Chemical Education

https://utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=123969&CNTRNO=7&TSTMP=1601053689340

Assistant Professor Chemistry (Energy)

https://utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=125096

Assistant Professor Chemistry-Health, Human Disease, and Diagnostics 

https://utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=125105

COS Environmental Chemistry 20-06

https://utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=125093

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September Highlights: Cultivating My Authenticity and Self-Awareness As a STEM Graduate Student2020 is the year of self-awareness, according to health experts. Purdue University STEM graduate student Josie Nardo takes you on a journey of self-awareness, authenticity, and identity. Read more. Grad Students Weigh in on Returning to Lab after QuarantineAs labs reopen, students and faculty must adjust to new campus guidelines on conducting research in the COVID-19 era. See what graduate students from four universities think are the keys to a safe return to the lab and research during a pandemic. Read more. How Not To NetworkLearn how to achieve your professional development goals through the power of networking. Case studies provide great of what not to do during a networking event or conversations. Read more.  Don’t miss these articles and more.

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As announced in July, the College of Science will host a virtual town hall listening to Black students in the College. The purpose of this listening session will be to center Black students’ experiences and listen to their suggestions through written and spoken testimonials. The date for the listening session is set for Thursday, Oct. 8, 5–6:30 p.m.

Many Black students have had a negative experience in College of Science courses. For example, Black students have a 70% higher DFW rate in some classes than non-Black students. Regardless of intent, this is a racist outcome. The listening session is one step toward achieving a different, anti-racist outcome. The town hall will be followed by an action plan developed over the subsequent months.

Please make arrangements to attend this event. We all need to hear the voices of our Black students, and our expectation is that all College employees – faculty, staff, and graduate students assistants – attend this listening session.

This virtual town hall, the first in a series centering voices from marginalized identities in STEM, is being organized in collaboration with the College of Science Student Anti-Racism Coalition, as well as Black staff members from the OSU Educational Opportunities Program and the Black Cultural Center. 

Closed captioning will be provided. Registration is required.

Sincerely,

Roy

__________________________

Roy Haggerty (he/him/his)

Dean of Science

128 Kidder Hall

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR 97331

I am writing to request your assistance in identifying doctoral students of color in your program to participate in the Southern Regional Educational Board(SREB) Doctoral Scholars Program. Oregon State University has partnered with SREB to provide mentoring and support for doctoral students of color who are interested in becoming faculty members in academia. While the program is designed primarily for students of color, anyone can apply. The SREB Doctoral Scholars Program was established more than 20 years ago to increase the number of scholars of color who earn their Ph.D., and to address the need for a more diverse college faculty. OSU participates as an individual institution, and supports four doctoral students and their advisors to participate in the SREB program at no cost to your department. OSU currently has funding for three new Doctoral Scholars Program participants, and we invite nominations from you and doctoral candidate advisors to participate starting with the 2020-21 academic year. Please share this information with doctoral program directors in your college.

Preference is given to candidates who are just beginning or within their first year of doctoral study. SREB is especially interested in candidates from STEM disciplines, however other disciplines are welcomed. Additionally, the doctoral advisor can attend the Institute on Teaching and Mentoring for one year with the doctoral student at no cost to the advisor or student based on our agreement with SREB.

SREB provides the following:

1. Coordinates the annual Institute on Teaching and Mentoring for Scholars, which emphasizes gaining knowledge, developing professional skills and building a sense of commitment, teamwork and belonging.
2. Provides the following program services: orientation for scholars; consultation with the scholar’s campus liaison and advisor/mentor; monitoring scholar enrollment and progress reports; initiating periodic and frequent communications via such avenues as listservs, newsletters, emails, phone calls and personal contact; and supporting scholar professional development.

1. To nominate a student you think would benefit from this program, please share their name and email with my assistant, Pamela Johnson at pamela.johnson@oregonstate.edu.  (Prior to October 9^th.)
2. She will forward them a short application to complete. 

Deadline to submit applications to our office is Oct. 9, 2020. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at charlene.alexander@oregonstate.edu.

About SREB

The Southern Regional Education Board works with states to improve public education at every level, from early childhood through doctoral education. We help policymakers make informed decisions by providing independent, accurate data and recommendations. We help educators strengthen student learning with professional development, proven practices and curricula. And we help policymakers, institutions and educators share scarce resources to accomplish more together than they could alone.

Best regards,

Charlene

You may have seen President Alexander’s message or other messages requesting your participation in TRACE-OSU.  I would like to amplify OSU’s request for your participation. OSU will best be able to measure prevalence and help to keep our community healthy by maximizing the number of people enrolled.

Please see the President’s message below for details, and go to this link to enroll.   Furthermore, I would very much appreciate it if you encourage others to enroll.  Thank you.  

–Roy Haggerty, Dean of Science

Welcome to a new academic year – one where it is more important than ever to prioritize your health and the well-being of all community members. Please join me in contributing to a safer community – and learning more about your own wellness – by participating in TRACE OSU COVID-19 testing.

TRACE OSU prevalence testing begins Monday, Sept. 28, on our campuses in Corvallis and Bend and at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Current faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in this testing by using this link to enroll. Enrolling only takes a few minutes.  

Each week during fall term, up to 1,000 names of faculty, staff and students, who have enrolled to participate in TRACE OSU – and who reside in the Corvallis, Bend or Newport areas – will be drawn randomly from a pool of enrollees and invited by e-mail to be tested. 

Once you have enrolled in TRACE OSU, wait until you receive an e-mail inviting you to be tested. This invitation will include a unique QR code. Please bring that code on your smartphone or on a printed copy of your e-mail invitation to whichever OSU testing site is most convenient for you. There will be two testing sites on the Corvallis campus: one at the Reser Stadium ticket booths and one in the plaza between Kelley Engineering Center and Johnson Hall. Testing will be offered in two HMSC apartments and in a testing center room in Tykeson Hall Room 204 at OSU-Cascades.

Testing will be conducted by the TRACE OSU team and is designed confidential, easy, simple and safe and takes less than five minutes. Your personal information will be kept secure at all times, and your results will be provided to you by secure e-mail, typically within 48 hours. As required, results of positive tests will be provided to the local county health authority to aid in contact tracing.

Meanwhile, OSU will do weekly analysis of wastewater on our Corvallis and OSU-Cascades’ campuses, at HMSC and in the Corvallis, Bend and Newport communities. 

TRACE OSU prevalence results through random COVID-19 testing and wastewater testing will help the university and local county health departments plan, serve those who test positive, and respond to changes in the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19.  

Join me in enrolling now and participating this fall in TRACE OSU.

While testing itself does not prevent the spread of COVID-19, nor are the results guaranteed, testing does provide a sense of your own COVID-19 personal wellness and participation in testing encourages proper personal and public health measures by each us. Because testing is but a snapshot of results at specific time, I ask you always to observe these public health measures:

• Wear a face covering.
• Observe physical and social distancing measures by staying 6 feet apart from others.
• Limit holding or attending social get-togethers of more than 10 people.
• Wash your hands regularly.
• Conduct daily personal health checks.
• Stay at home if you are not feeling well or if you test positive for COVID19.
• Get tested by TRACE OSU.

Be well and best of luck this year!

Sincerely,

F. King Alexander

President