This is the last week to submit nominations for the 2023 Faculty Innovator Award. This award honors an outstanding Oregon State University inventor who has made a contribution leading to commercialization that significantly impacts their field and society. For details and the nomination form please visit the OSU Advantage website: 2023 Faculty Innovator Award. The awardee will receive a $5,000 prize and desktop award. The awardee’s department also will receive $5,000. Nomination deadline is April 14.
Award nominations sought
The President’s Commission on the Status of Women is currently accepting nominations for the University Mentoring and Professional Development award. This award recognizes any classified, professional faculty or faculty member who excels in mentoring, supporting and encouraging OSU employees, especially women and those from under-represented groups or non-traditional careers, and making available to them opportunities for professional, educational and personal development. Submit your nomination by May 28 to https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QWONGcohZI30gu
Yarn donations requested
The OSU Craft Center has a weekly crochet club for OSU students. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to find community, learn and engage in a stress-releasing craft. This club is free; the craft center provides a gifted student crochet lead to teach and provide help as well as crochet hooks. Yarn donations are currently being sought from the community. If you have yarn to donate please contact Susan.bourque@oregonstate.edu.
Speaker funding available
The President’s Commission on the Status of Women has funding available for groups seeking to engage speakers (virtually or in person) whose message supports PCOSW’s mission of advancing gender equity at OSU. Sponsorship averages $500 depending on the remaining budget and number of requests. To apply, fill out this form by April 25. For more information on PCOSW, visit our website.
Winter ’23 Honor Roll
Congratulations to our Winter ’23 Honor Roll
Carley Beeman
Audrey Biggerstaff
Alejandro Bobenrieth
Katrina Brown
Madeline Coe
Prongbaramee Colling
Tyler Doyle
Alden Dupras
Madison Flanders
Emily Frechette
Audrey Garrison
Kelsey Gayler
Jack Gordon
Matthew Gray
Christina-Ann Groening
Karina Hernandez
Ivan Hickman
Ava Hilden
Devon Hoskins
Ayden Hupp
Lucy Jaeger
Mitchell Kenny
Skylar Kim
Deborah Kim
Seohyun Lee
Phoebe Lee
Taylor Linsday
James Lovdokken
Sydney Lowe
Eric Ly
Hunter Maclennan
Brooke Moser
Milo Muniz
Molly Murphy
Isabella Nelson
Mckenna Neubert
Citlali Nieves Lira
Evan Park
Catherine Qin
Jianyao Qin
Jack Richardson
Gary Schmidt
Adam Shoff
Kayla Stanley
Jonathan Tence
Katarina Vaz
Jackson White
Makenzie Williamson
Taryn Willman
Samuel Wolfe
Nigel Yarnall-Benson
Science Pro
Come to Science Pro to make connections with folks in your field, and possibly land an internship or research opportunity. Meet industry professionals doing work you didn’t even know was possible. One of the best things you can do for your future is to connect with people, check here to view confirmed community partners. Get to know professionals who want to help you get to where you want to go. Register today for all or part of this free event happening on April 11th from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Space is limited and will fill up quickly. Come for an hour or stay for the afternoon!
FT Lecturer positions at Case Western Reserve U
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1826, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is a private research university located in Cleveland, Ohio. With an exceptional record of research achievements, CWRU is associated with 17 Nobel laureates, including the very first Nobel prize winner of the United States in 1907 on the famous Michelson-Morley interferometer experiment for measurement of the speed of light. The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences boasts an engaged student body and outstanding teaching environment for faculty.
We invite applications for full-time lecturer positions starting in Fall 2023. Initial appointment is for one year with possible renewal for additional one-year terms. We are seeking candidates that are committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring and service. We are also seeking candidates that are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
Candidates with a PhD in chemistry and demonstrated excellence in teaching college-level chemistry courses in physical, organic or bio-analytical chemistry are strongly encouraged to apply.
A normal teaching load for lecturers is two courses per semester. The expectation for these positions is to teach a combination of physical, organic or bio-analytical lecture and laboratory courses with multiple sections.
To apply, please submit a letter of application, CV, summary of teaching experience, diversity statement and three confidential letters of reference to apply.interfolio.com/121657 by April 10, 2023.
The diversity statement should address a) How a candidate’s teaching, and/or service have contributed to diversity, equity and inclusion within their scholarly field(s) and/or how their individual and/or collaborative efforts have promoted structural justice inside and outside institutions of higher learning. This statement should also reflect on the ways in which the candidate’s continued efforts will foster a culture of diversity, pluralism, and individual difference at Case Western Reserve University into the future.
OSU Day of Service
Get ready to join Beaver Nation May 20 in giving back to your community. Lead an in-person or online service opportunity that you are passionate about and create positive change with people who share your interests and commitment to addressing community needs. Register your volunteer site atForOregonState.org/Service.
Guidance for OSU teaching faculty
See ChatGPT and Other AI Tools: Implications for Teaching and Learning to learn more about the potentials and limitations around the use of generative AI tools in your courses. Information is provided about setting course-level expectations, sample syllabus language, data security and support for teaching faculty.
Submit your nomination for the OSU Faculty Affordability Award
The OSU Faculty Senate just launched an award to recognize faculty who go above and beyond in keeping their course materials affordable for students. If you know a full-time faculty member with an innovative or creative solution to low- or no-cost course materials, consider nominating them for this award. The award recipient will be recognized at University Day and receive a $2,500 departmental transfer. Review the selection criteria and nominate a colleague today.