Appointments for Summer 2018!

Apply NOW to the Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis Program (NESLS) Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Summer 2018

Must apply at https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/3685

by February 28, 2018 for Summer term (must start by June 15 and end on or after August 10, 2018

·       Current AAS, BS, MS, and PhD students – Majors related to Engineering, Earth and Geosciences, Environmental and Marine Sciences, Life Health and Medical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, International Relations, Political Science, Government, Policy, Risk Analysis, Science Writing, Public Affairs, and Computer Sciences

·       Stipend based on academic status – range from $529/week to $935/week for full-time; pro-rated for part-time

·       Travel/Housing assistance (if eligible)

·       Professional development activities

·       Minimum GPA  – 3.0/4.0

·       Open to U.S. and Eligible International Citizenship

Visit http://www.orau.org/ornl or contact NESLS@orau.org for more information!

Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education are excited to share with you a great opportunity for your students to learn about the variety of internships and research participation programs available at ORNL, the U.S. Department of Energy’s largest science and energy lab.

ORNL and ORISE are co-hosting a virtual career fair on February 22 from noon to 3 p.m. EST. Students may register up to the day of the event at http://orau.us/live-ornl.

During the virtual career fair, students will be able to chat with ORNL scientists and ORISE recruiters and get tips on applying. (See the attached agenda to learn more about the researchers scheduled to chat.)

Please share this information with your students and encourage them to find out more about the science education programs at ORNL!

The Faculty Recognition and Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for University Day awards. Criteria and nomination forms regarding these awards are online at http://senate.oregonstate.edu/individual-awards; nominations will be accepted through March 17. Guidelines to assist those preparing nomination packets are available online athttp://senate.oregonstate.edu/sites/senate.oregonstate.edu/files/guidelinesfacultysenateawardnominationpackets.pdf. For further information, contact Vickie Nunnemaker at vickie.nunnemaker@oregonstate.edu.

will be held on campus Feb. 13, 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily at the MU (check in at the SEC Plaza). These will be the last large-scale vaccination opportunities for students to receive their second dose of meningococcal B vaccine on campus prior to the Feb. 15 deadline. Students who received their first dose more than 28 days ago are now eligible for their second dose and can receive it from SHS, the OSU Pharmacy, local pharmacies or urgent care clinics. Visit Getthevax.oregonstate.edu for more information.

Originally printed in: The Daily Barometer, an Orange Media Network publication

• By Sydney Sullivan, News Contributor

On Tuesday Jan. 29, the Black History Month celebrations were kicked off with the Black Excellence Celebration, an event recognizing black faculty and staff who have gone out of their way to help the black community and the BCC. The staff recognized at this year’s event were Dorian Smith, Jamar Bean, Jason Thomas, Micknai Arefaine, Elizabeth Namagoba and Shelley Moon.

From celebratory events like Black Excellence to Roll Bounce Skate Night in Eugene, the month is full of engaging opportunities for everyone to participate in.  Read more…

Wanted to let you know that Seattle Genetics just posted our 2018 Summer Internship openings on our corporate website this week.

http://www.seattlegenetics.com/careers/job-opportunities?p=jobs

Students just need to go to the Category pull down menu, choose “Internships” & then click “Search”.  A long list of positions (n=53) will come up.  I’ve attached screenshots of the entire list.

Please post this information as soon as possible since these internships get filled quite rapidly once they’re posted.

In addition, the company offers fellowship opportunities.  Information on fellowships is provided here:

http://www.seattlegenetics.com/application/files/5915/0696/9387/PharmD_Fellowship_Brochure_2018.pdf

As a closing note: Summer internship openings will be posted the first week of February every year.  Therefore, it would probably be helpful to set a reminder on your calendar in late January for future postings going forward since I will be leaving the company at the end of this month.

Are you looking for a research opportunity? Are you interested in expanding your skill set and becoming competitive in your field?

Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education are recruiting students in STEM! ORNL is the U.S. Department of Energy’s largest science and energy lab, dedicated to accelerating the development and deployment of solutions in clean energy and global security.

ORNL and ORISE are co-hosting a virtual career fair February 22^nd from noon to 3 p.m. EST at a computer or mobile device near you!

Pre-register for the Laboratory Internship Virtual Event today!

This virtual career fair will feature various internship opportunities and research participation programs at ORNL.

Chat with ORNL scientists and ORISE recruiters and get tips on applying! (Check out the attached agenda to learn more about the researchers scheduled to chat.)

This is an excellent opportunity to network and see what a unique internship experience at a national lab would be like! Follow us to stay posted for future opportunities exploring even more programs available at locations around the United States through DOE and ORISE!

See you on the 22^nd!

Agenda for ORNL Virtual Career Fair

ORNL Virtual Career Fair postcard

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 Feb. 28, 5 p.m. Questions:  Contact Research Office Incentive Programs at:  Incentive.Programs@oregonstate.edu

It’s February, and that means it’s time for the Governor’s Challenge, Food Drive, to benefit the Linn/Benton Food Share!!

The main Chemistry office will be accepting cash and non-perishable food donations in 153 Gilbert Hall the entire month of February.

You can also sign up for a Monthly Payroll Contribution here: http://communications.oregonstate.edu/sites/communications.oregonstate.edu/files/food_drive_2018/2018_payrollcontributionweb_fillable.pdf