Category Archives: Announcements
Fall Picnic
Professional Development Workshops
2016 – 2017 Pfizer AIR Diversity Fellowship Program
Dear Oregon State University Chemistry Colleagues
I’m writing to let you know we are running our Pfizer Academic-Industrial Relations Diversity fellowship program again, for the 2016 – 2017 academic year. The program is essentially the same as last year. We are looking for enthusiastic undergraduates from historically under-represented ethnic groups to participate in this research fellowship program. We are asking for your help in identifying these individuals from your own research groups and undergraduate classes. The same requirements and qualifications apply. This is a $15K fellowship divided into $12K for the student stipend and $3000 that may be used for lab and travel costs. The student is required to write a report of his/her progress in January 2017 and will be invited to present his/her research at the La Jolla site at the end of the 2017 summer. Application deadline is October 17th, 2016.
The research areas of that we will consider funding include organic synthesis, analytical chemistry, computational chemistry, crystallography and structural/chemical biology.
Attached is a cover letter describing the program in more detail along with a copy of the application and a flyer to post around the department. Please also feel free to circulate to other interested colleagues/students. I can also provide former example applications if students need an idea of what we are looking for in a successful application.
We look forward to hearing from you and some excellent Oregon State University chemistry undergraduatestudents. Thank you also in advance for your help in making this program a success.
Feel free to contact me if you need more information.
Sincerely,
We look forward to hearing from you and some excellent Oregon State University chemistry undergraduatestudents. Thank you also in advance for your help in making this program a success.
Feel free to contact me if you need more information.
Sincerely,
Paul Richardson
Workshop for NSF GRFP Applicants
The Graduate School is offering two workshops to help OSU students prepare competitive applications for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). Session 1 is on Tuesday, Sept. 27 and Session 2 on Thursday, Sept. 29. Both sessions will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in LINC 368. Spaces are limited so please register here.
November Workshops with the Graduate School
Also, don’t miss the November workshops, in collaboration with the Graduate Writing Center research introductions and research methods, and Central Web Services for Building an online presence, available in-person and via webinar, plus CIRTL and other teaching development opportunities throughout the term.
For a full list of events, please visit our Grad Success Professional Development web page
Q&A Lunch with Dean Dennis
Another free lunch and informal Q & A with the Dean? Yes, please! Register for lunch with Dean Dennis, Thursday 10/13, 12-1pm in MU 206. Q & A also available via webinar.
Reserving the Graduate Student Success Center
The GSSC is also your space to use any time for studying, relaxing or holding group meetings. Be sure to check out our new laptop bar/standing desks, too!
Weekly Drop-In Hours at the Graduate School Success Center
– Ask the Grad School, Tuesdays 1-3pm starting 9/27
– CAPS “The Mindful Grad” Group, Tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm starting 9/27
– Graduate Writing Center, Wednesdays 1-3pm starting 9/27
– Shut Up & Write, Wednesdays 5-6pm starting 10/5
Graduate Career Summit
Join us on Saturday, 10/8 from 10am-1pm in MU Horizon Room for the Graduate Career Summit. The first in a two-part graduate career series, this event will help prepare you to land your dream academic, private or public sector job. Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Ramesh Krishnamurthy, Chief for Information Systems and Framework of Health Metrics Network at World Health Organization (plus a free lunch and giveaways!), this event is geared toward grads at all levels and in all majors. Register here.