The OSU Graduate School is hosting an Informational Session about the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) at OSU on May 12, 5-6:30 p.m., Linus Pauling Science Center Auditorium (LPSC 125). Seating is limited.  Register Here. Click here for more information.

OSU’s annual Celebrating Undergraduate Excellent event recognizing the outstanding contributions of OSU’s undergraduate researchers will be held on May 14 beginning at 11:00 in the new MU Plaza between the MU and the Student Experience Center.  This event, which is open to students in all majors, provides students with an opportunity to present posters of their work to the OSU community and can be used to satisfy the public presentation requirement for Transcript Notation.

The deadline for applications for CUE has been extended to April 28 at 5:00 p.m.  For more information, please see http://communications.oregonstate.edu/events/cue or send email to Kevin Ahern at ahernk@onid.orst.edu

Please note that all students nominated for Undergraduate Researcher of the Year are required to participate in CUE to be eligible for the award.

Presenting academic and creative work in a formal setting is a mark of true accomplishment in undergraduate studies. Participants will receive a certificate of presentation, and can include the presentation on resumes, graduate school and scholarship applications.

May 14, 2015
11 a.m.
Memorial Union Plaza

See the list of 2014 participants and recognized projects

Questions you will be asked during registration

Information for presenters

Registration is now open!

Eligibility:

•  All OSU undergraduates in all disciplines and fields of study

•  Works in-progress and projects for which students served as a contributing member of a larger faculty-led project are strongly encouraged.

•  Groups of students may present a single, collaborative project (but submit only one application)

•  OSU student projects completed somewhere other than OSU are also eligible.

•  Presentation format: Posters, table-top displays and floor installations

Deadline for applications is April 24, 2015. 
Questions? Contact Joy Jorgensen (Joy.Jorgensen@oregonstate.edu)

 

Hear from last year’s CUE stars by watching their videos on Media Space:
Trevor Waldien
Stacy Sim
Justin Biel
Ana Brar
Chelsea Black
Alejandra Marquez Loza
Aimee Corliss
     Jade Montgomery

The Women’s Center invites nominations for our two annual awards: Women of Achievement and Student Leadership. Use the following links to learn more about each award and the nomination process: Women of Achievement; Student Leadership Award.  Nominations Due: Friday, May 1.  This year’s award ceremony takes place May 26 in the MU Journey Room.

Lectures by Dr. Rita R. Colwell:
Just because you are a pawn, you do not have to lose the game
Tuesday, April 21st at 3:30 P.M.
Kearney 112
During this event, Dr. Colwell will speak about her experiences as a woman navigating scientific research and administration. This event will include a brief lecture followed by an opportunity to engage in conversation with Dr. Colwell. Please join us for a reception immediately following the lecture. Registration is appreciated: goo.gl/mNUkoK

Oceans, Human Health and Infectious Disease: The Story of a Marine Bacterium, Vibrio cholerae
Tuesday, April 21st at 7 P.M.
LaSells Stewart Center, Construction and Engineering Hall
During the evening lecture, Dr. Colwell will speak about her research on the oceanographic factors that drive cholera epidemcs.

Spring term gathering:
Biological clocks and tenure clocks: Strategies for negotiating work and family lives
A social gathering for pre-tenure STEM faculty
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
4:30 p.m.— 6:00 p.m.

McMenamins on Monroe, 2nd floor
2001 NW Monroe Ave.
Corvallis, OR 97330

Meet other faculty and learn more about strategies for negotiating work and family lives. A short panel discussion will be followed by opportunities for additional conversation and socializing. No-host bar; light refreshments provided. Registration is appreciated: http://goo.gl/pdR9wY

All events are free and open to the public. Contact ADVANCE@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-4108 with questions or accommodation requests related to a disability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You and 39 other students will start a technology company over the course of three days. We rent work space for a 3 days, invite 40 students with a wide range of backgrounds, cater food, drinks, snacks, and coffee, pick the best idea for a startup during the Friday brainstorming session, and release a minimal prototype by the end of day 3. The goal is to build enough momentum among a network of motivated people to sustain the company beyond the weekend

REGISTER HERE: http://oregonstate.3daystartup.org/

The Office of Human Resources has partnered with the Ombuds Office, Office of Equity & Inclusion, and Environmental Health & Safety to offer new and current employees an afternoon of essential trainings.  The session follows the morning New Employee Orientation session.  New employees attending the New Employee Orientation are not required to register.  Because space is limited, current employees need to register to attend at:   http://oregonstate.edu/training/ (course:  Essential Trainings; category: Employee Benefits).  April 16, 1 – 4:15 p.m., MU 213.

There is a sign-up sheet for the men’s chemistry softball team in the Chemistry Office. All levels of players are welcome. Games are held once a week on weekday evenings from May 10th to the end of July.  The cost to the players is ~$30/person to cover league fees and equipment. Sign up deadline is April 17th. More information is on the sign-up sheet and for other questions email Ryan McQuade: mcquadry@onid.orst.edu