Jim White, professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry, will present “The Belle Epoque, Marie Curie and Others” on Feb. 7, noon to 1 p.m. in MU 211. The public is welcome to attend free of charge.  An optional catered lunch is available for $13.  Contact Kathy DeBellis, Kathy.DeBellis@oregonstate.edu to reserve a lunch.  TRIAD provides faculty, staff, students and community members with an opportunity to network, discuss events of the day, and learn something new. See triad.oregonstate.edu.

The Research Office is now accepting applications for the RERF. The budget this year is expected to be $400,000. Research Equipment Reserve Funds (RERF) may be used to acquire, repair, renovate, or improve equipment directly used for research. The equipment may be inventoried capital equipment (defined as =>$5,000 per unit), or fabricated capitalized equipment.  Proposals are due by Friday, March 15, 5 p.m. Firm deadline. Questions:  Contact Research Office Incentive Programs at:  Incentive.Programs@oregonstate.edu.

Congratulations to all the Chemistry Majors who made the Honor Roll during Fall Term 2018.  Keep up the great work!!

Aldous, Tanner
Alghumiz, Nasser
Ash, Kaitlyn
Austin, Molly
Ayres, Lewis
Bailey, Conner
Berger, Rachel
Berrey, Shayla
Bloom, Madeline
Brown, Jessica
Chen, Angi
Chen, Jasmin
Downing, Hannah
Finn, Chloe
Fuller, Duncan
Gerl, Kathryn
Gonzales, Seth
Huggland, Lindsey
Harrington, Mary
Jenck, Rachel
Johnson, Jesse
Justen Savannah
Koester, Michael
Koga, Kenneth
Labastida Becerra, Ramses
Lee-Rouille, Taylor
Lopez-Arana, Jonathan
McKinnon, Rachel
Nagasaka, Cocoro
Nguyen, Vivian
Oldfield, Mathew
Ramsperger, Chloe
Reeder, Eryn
Reynolds, Tyelor
Roach, Kaleb
Shupe, Hannah
Skanes, Benjamin
Sosnovske, Alden
Srey, Jason
Steinbel, Amanda
Tanoeyadi, Samuel
Tenoyo, Keenan
Tomlinson, Kiara
Unitan, Lindsay
Vergis, John
Villemyer, Alexander
Whited, Rylee
Wise, Henry
Wolf Beaton, Ian
Wong, Derek
Yates, Makaela
Young, Amber

The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position in the research program of Chris Mundt. The faculty research assistant will be a contributing member of a multi-investigator project using empirical data and modeling approaches to study effects of fundamental epidemiological parameters (e.g., basic reproduction number, initial disease prevalence, and host density) and common control tactics (e.g, reactive ring culling, reactive ring vaccination or chemotherapeutic applications, timing and extent of reactive ring treatments, and broad-scale population protection) on the spread of plant and animal diseases caused by pathogens demonstrating long-distance dispersal.

 

Position Duties: The incumbent will support the principal investigator and two postdoctoral scholars. One postdoc is responsible for developing generalized theory and models to predict “rules-of-thumb” for the control of diseases caused by pathogens with long-distance dispersal. The other postdoc focuses on simulation and experimental studies of wheat stripe rust addressing similar issues. In addition to computational work, the position will involve a small amount of work in the laboratory, greenhouse, controlled environment chambers, and agricultural fields in both the Willamette Valley and in eastern Oregon. Experiments may occasionally require work hours other than standard. A very small number of  overnight trips to eastern Oregon may be occasionally required.

 

Specific duties include running and analyzing computer simulations of disease spread; contributing to scientific publications, including production of graphics and contributions to scientific writing; searching and summarization of relevant literature; assisting in experimental field studies of wheat stripe rust; and organization of project meetings.

 

Minimum/Required Qualifications: B.S. in a biological science, mathematics, statistics, or computer science. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in collaborative projects.

 

Preferred Qualifications: M.S. in ecology, epidemiology, or a related field; familiarity or experience in modeling of biological systems; expertise in computer programming and statistical analysis.

 

Closing Date : March 8, 2019

 

Apply via Oregon State University website: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/71679

 

For further information, contact Chris Mundt: mundtc@science.oregonstate.edu

The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Faculty Research Assistant position in the research program of Chris Mundt. The faculty research assistant will contribute to diverse aspects of a cereal pathology program investigating the biology, epidemiology, and population genetics of plant pathogens, and host plant resistance to disease. A significant portion of the position involves collaboration with the Oregon State University wheat and barley breeding programs. The incumbent will interact with faculty, postdocs, and graduate students who are studying the biology, epidemiology, population genetics, and control of plant diseases. Reappointment is at the discretion of the department head.

 

Position Duties: Maintenance of pathogen cultures; organizing planting materials; planting and maintenance of field plots; disease assessments in field plots and greenhouse; running and analyzing computer simulations of disease spread; conducting statistical analyses; maintaining field and laboratory equipment; contributing to scientific publications, including production of graphics and contributions to scientific writing. Position will involve work in the laboratory, greenhouse, controlled environment chambers, and agricultural fields in both the Willamette Valley and in eastern Oregon. Experiments may occasionally require work hours other than standard. Overnight trips to eastern Oregon will be occasionally required.

 

Minimum/Required Qualifications: B.S. in biological sciences. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in collaborative projects.

 

Preferred Qualifications: M.S. in plant pathology or related field; research experience in plant pathology; experience in plant breeding/genetics; experience in conducting field research; experience in microbial culturing techniques; experience in operating agricultural equipment; expertise in statistical analysis and computer programming.

 

Closing: March 8, 2019

 

Apply via Oregon State University website: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/71676

 

For further information, contact Chris Mundt: mundtc@science.oregonstate.edu

The OSU Advantage Accelerator is seeking proposals to facilitate the further development and commercialization of OSU applied innovations. Proposals can be submitted for OSU-owned innovations developed by OSU faculty, staff, and/or graduate students in any discipline that require up to $25,000. Proposals are due no later than 5 p.m., March 1. Read the full RFP here: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator

Title: Modeling the Melt: What Math Tells Us About Disappearing Polar Sea Ice

Guest Speaker: Ken Golden
Institution: University of Utah

Date/Time: Monday, February 4, 2019 – 16:00 to 16:50

Location: KIDD 364

Event Link: https://math.oregonstate.edu/node/15294

Abstract: The precipitous loss of Arctic sea ice has outpaced expert predictions. We will explore how mathematical models of key sea ice processes are being developed to improve projections of the future of Earth’s sea ice packs and the polar ecosystems they support. Our models are inspired by theories of multiscale composite materials and statistical physics, and are developed in conjunction with field experiments that we have conducted in both the Arctic and Antarctic. The lecture is intended for a wide, interdisciplinary audience, and will conclude with a short video on a recent Antarctic expedition where we measured fluid and electromagnetic transport properties of sea ice.

Host: Malgorzata Peszynska

Department Colloquium Dinner: The mathematics department arranges for a colloquium dinner (sometimes lunch, depending on the speaker’s schedule) for external speakers. These dinners are an opportunity for faculty and students to interact with invited professional mathematicians in a social setting. The department pays for dinner (alcohol expenses are not covered by the department) for the colloquium speaker and a host. Everyone else in attendence is expected to pay for their own dinner.

Inspiring Girls Expeditions provides tuition-free science, art, and wilderness exploration for teenage girls (aged 16/17). Applications are open now and must be started by Feb 1 visithttp://inspiringgirls.org for more information. As a new OSU CEOAS outreach program, we encourage students, faculty, and staff to contact us if you are interested in getting involved. Contact info@girlsonice.org.