As Co-chair of the 2016 Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) for Noble Metal Nanoparticles, it is my pleasure to invite your department’s graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to participate in this seminar by submitting an abstract for a research poster or an oral presentation. The seminar will take place at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA during the weekend of June 14-15, 2016.

Attached is a letter of invitation and a flyer we have prepared to announce the event. We ask that you print copies of the flyer and post them on departmental message boards in addition to forwarding this email to the students in your department.

The GRS program is a series of highly successful and unique opportunities for early career scientists to discuss their current research and build informal networks with their peers that may lead to a lifetime of collaboration and scientific achievement. Each seminar is held in conjunction with a related Gordon Research Conference (GRC) and takes place the weekend immediately prior to the GRC. Topics for this seminar include nanoparticle synthesis, biomedicine, catalysis, and plasmonics.

The deadline to apply for an oral presentation is March 18, 2016. The deadline to apply for a poster presentation is May 21, 2016. Spots are limited, so we encourage applicants to submit their abstracts early.

The application form includes is an option to apply for the related GRC, which we highly encourage for faculty and students alike. Just visit the website below and select ‘Online Application’ in the top right corner:
http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?id=15374

If you would like more information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or my fellow chairs, Amanda Goodman (amanda.m.goodman@rice.edu) and Chris DeSantis (cjd7@rice.edu).

Best regards,

Lisa V. Brown
Energy Research Group
NIST Center for Nanoscale Science & Technology

The PROMISE program invites you to apply to host a 2016 summer intern.  The program runs from Monday, June 27 to Friday, September 2, 2016.

Click here for information about hosting an intern and to apply.  For general information about the PROMISE program, visit: dce.oregonstate.edu/promise/.  The deadline to apply is March 7.

Founded and offered annually since 1992, the PROMISE program is a ten-week paid internship which provides opportunities in state, local government agencies, and university programs for Oregon State University undergraduate students, with particular emphasis on providing pathways for historically underrepresented students to professional careers.  Historically underrepresented students may include, but is not limited to: first generation college student, low-income, LGBTQ+, students of color, veterans, transfer students, students with disabilities, etc…

Internships are available to all OSU undergraduate students who are or will be enrolled for spring term, who have completed at least 90 undergraduate credits, and who have a current cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Preference will be given to first time applicants. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Interns are expected to work a full 40-hour week for ten consecutive weeks.

In alignment with OSU’s goal 1 of the 2014-2018 strategic plan: “Transformative Educational Experience,” the PROMISE program is rooted in a commitment to “support intellectual, professional and personal development to prepare Oregon State graduates for responsible and productive citizenship in a global society.”

Goals
·         Retention and success of historically underrepresented students and groups
·         Diversity in Oregon employment
·         Leadership development
·         Transformational learning opportunities

Core Values
·         Reflection
·         Social Justice
·         Leadership
·         Reciprocity
·         Accountability
·         Community

The internship experience is a limited-duration project and professional in scope.  As a part of the professional development portion, the intern will be required to participate in weekly luncheon forums and network groups.  The intern will showcase their internship experience during the last week of the program.
PROMISE intern expectations for professional development –

·         Weekly sessions – Wednesdays, exact times TBD (1.5-2.5 hours)
·         Intern retreat – Monday, June 27 (all day)
·         Orientation – Tuesday, June 28 (half day)
·         Professional Development Day – Early August (all day)
·         Volunteer service – (half day, TBD)
·         Finale — Thursday, September 1 (half day)

The PROMISE program is sponsored by Diversity & Cultural Engagement and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access.  Please contact Charlene Martinez if you have any questions about the suitability of a project or your organization’s alignment to the PROMISE purpose and mission.

dce.oregonstate.edu/promise

Thanks,

The PROMISE Team
Charlene Martinez, Lead Coordinator
Binh Le, Coordinator

In honor of Linus Pauling’s birthday, we are partnering with Ava’s Café to host a mini science showcase.  I’m seeking volunteers who would like to have a table at the showcase discussing their cutting edge research, or program, or whatever they’re particularly proud of with they’re career.

Date: Friday, February 26th
Time: 10am-12noon
Location: LPSC Lobby (outside Ava’s café)
Tables will be provided
Refreshments available
Open to the public

Is anyone interested in having a table?  If so, please contact Luanne Johnson as soon as possible.

The OSU AOP will award at least one $500 scholarship based on achievement and potential for the 2016-17 academic year. Applicants must be full time OSU students with sophomore, junior, or senior standing at the time of application with at least one full year of undergraduate studies remaining during the 2016-17 academic year, AND have a major or declared minor in the College of Business, OR regardless of major, have a parent or legal guardian who is a member in good standing in OSU AOP. A completed application; three current, signed letters of recommendation; and a current unofficial transcript must be submitted by May 2, to Laurie Wyant, 213 Gilkey Hall, Corvallis, OR, 97331 or via email to Laurie.wyant@oregonstate.edu.

Nominations for classified or professional faculty to receive a monthly Merit Award are now being accepted. The award recognizes and encourages outstanding performance in the work place. The nominator may be anyone from the campus community. Potential qualities include great working attitude, cooperation, courtesy, creativity, flexibility, professionalism, quality of work, sense of humor, and other qualities the nominee admires. Nominations are due by the 10th of each month. For more information: http://oregonstate.edu/aop/awards-recognition.  January’s awardee was Ryan Winklepleck in Campus Operations IT.

APAA is hosting a workshop to help faculty, instructors, and assessment coordinators learn more about the requirements, process, and resources for completing their program’s annual assessment reports (due to APAA on April 15). The workshop will be held in Milam 215 on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 2-4 p.m. Register online: http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bP0bTMxlQr9YUnz

At the Feb. 18 meeting of Triad, OSU’s faculty and staff club, Jeremy Hoffman, Ph.D. student in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, will discuss his use of music in science communication. Triad meets at noon in the MU, room 215. The public is welcome to attend free of charge. An optional catered lunch is available for $13. Contact University Events by 11 a.m. on Feb. 15 for meal reservations, or anytime to secure your spot, 541-737-0724.

OSU Libraries is accepting applications for the annual Library Undergraduate Research Awards. If you’re a faculty member with students who are deserving of an award, you can supply a nominating letter. There are two $1,000 scholarships for upper division undergraduates: one for a student in the humanities and one for the social sciences, sciences or engineering. The application deadline is Feb. 14, and more info is at http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/awards/undergrad-research.

Hands-on Center for Teaching and Learning workshop on Wed., Feb. 17, noon-1:30 p.m., Milam 215. Bring your brown bag luch and learn effective practices for hybrid teaching. Explore planning tools and techniques to enhance your course or training by integrating face-to-face and online learning activities. Please bring a laptop. All teaching, research and professional faculty and GTAs are welcome. Refreshments provided. Register now.

In honor of Linus Pauling’s birthday, we are partnering with Ava’s Café to host a mini science showcase.  I’m seeking volunteers who would like to have a table at the showcase discussing their cutting edge research, or program, or whatever they’re particularly proud of with your career.

Date: Friday, February 26th
Time: 10am-12noon
Location: LPSC Lobby (outside Ava’s café)
Tables will be provided
Refreshments available
Open to the public

Is anyone interested in having a table?  If so, please contact Luanne Johnson as soon as possible.