[CE_GRAD] Weekly Update: Jan 5, 2021

Galley, Dina B. galley.4 at osu.edu
Mon Jan 4 21:54:30 EST 2021 

Happy New Year to all!

Hope everyone had a great winter break and is enjoying the last week before the start of Spring 2021! The two biggest items I want to highlight this week are:

  1.  If you'd like to participate in the 1st Annual CEGE Graduate Symposium<https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/graduate-symposium> on Feb 3, please make sure to register<https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GJNVyPl6m3xrxz> by end of day Wednesday, January 6!
  2.  If you haven't already, please finalize your Spring 2021 registration as much as possible! Helpful info re: registration is available here: CEGSP Program Resources<https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-program-resources>.

Have a great week!
Dina


Civil Engineering Graduate Studies Program

Weekly Updates – January 5, 2021

 CEGSP Program Resources<https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-program-resources>  |  CEGSP Graduate Student Resources<https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-graduate-student-resources>

^^ Lots of recent updates to these pages, make sure to check them out!! ^^

IMPORTANT! COVID-19 Health & Safety Updates

  *   Spring semester COVID-19 testing - Read more »<https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/spring-semester-covid-19-testing?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=umar_student-newsletter_fy21_oncampus+weekly+grad+20210103&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fsafeandhealthy.osu.edu%2fspring-semester-covid-19-testing&utm_id=127397&sfmc_id=40220748>
  *   Statewide curfew extended - Governor DeWine has extended the statewide curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Jan. 23. Read more information about impacts to students, faculty and staff on the Safe and Healthy Buckeyes website. Read more »<https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/statewide-curfew-franklin-county-and-columbus-health-advisory?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=umar_student-newsletter_fy21_oncampus+weekly+grad+20210103&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fsafeandhealthy.osu.edu%2fstatewide-curfew-franklin-county-and-columbus-health-advisory&utm_id=127397&sfmc_id=40220748>
  *   Post-break, return-to-campus protocols: The first two weeks of spring semester classes (Jan. 11-15 and 18-22) will be conducted via virtual delivery. Student move-in for spring semester is currently scheduled to begin Jan. 18. All members of the university community have been asked to self-sequester for 14 days before they return to campus. Sequestering means staying in your residence as much as possible. The goal is to limit exposure to any other person, including your family members or roommates. If you must be near others, you should wear a mask even indoors.
  *   For student researchers, including undergraduate, graduate and professional students, a negative COVID test will be required before returning to on-campus research activities through January 24th. Please talk to the faculty member in charge of your lab for more information. >>More info<https://mailchi.mp/2ae2739de348/covid-research-update-nov-466519?e=072c55df99>


Spring 2021 Important Dates

For complete information, please see Registrar’s Registration, Fees and Important Dates page (https://registrar.osu.edu/registration/index.asp) and the Graduate School’s Graduation Calendar (https://gradsch.osu.edu/calendar/graduation).

  *   Finalize Spring 2021 registration ASAP! (CEGE Graduate Offerings – Spring 2021<https://ceg.osu.edu/sites/default/files/2020-11/CEGE%20Grad%20Sections_SP2021.pdf>| CEGSP Registration Tips<https://ceg.osu.edu/sites/default/files/2020-10/CEGSP%20Course%20Registration%20Information.pdf>)
     *   Last day to add course using online registration: Friday, January 15, 2021
     *   Last day to add course without petition (instructor permission required): Friday, January 22, 2021
     *   Course to consider: Public Affairs 8055 (syllabus attached)- Public Affairs and Public Choice is designed to introduce graduate students to a series of largely non-mathematical public economics and public choice models.  The course is built around a series of powerful small thought models and economic concepts that have important implications for public policy analysis.  Material is drawn from public sector economics, public choice theory, and public budgeting and public finance. This class is a survey of public choice models that can be applied in a variety of contexts.

  *   Semester classes begin: Monday, January 11, 2021 (virtual delivery: Monday, January 11 - Friday, January 22, 2021)
  *   Application to Graduate Due to Graduate School: Friday, January 29, 2021
  *   First SP21 instructional break: Feb 23-24
  *   Second SP21 instructional break: March 30-April 1 (April 2, Wednesday classes will meet instead of Friday classes)
  *   April 23: last day of Spring 2021 classes
  *   SP21 Final Exams: April 26-30


Upcoming Talks & Events

  *   NEW! Diversity in Water Series - Featuring Director Robert Davis
Thu, Jan 14, 2021, 5:30 PM EST via Zoom (Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-in-water-series-featuring-director-robert-davis-january-2021-registration-133147097553>; Zoom link will be shared after registration)
This Speaker Series highlights the diverse voices and experiences of some of our most valuable, interesting, and leading professionals in Ohio's water industry. As the Director of the City of Cleveland’s Department of Public Utilities, Robert L. Davis is responsible for management and oversight of more than 1,700 employees, a budget of over $600 million, and all operations within the Divisions of Cleveland Public Power, Cleveland Water, Cleveland Water Pollution Control and Utilities Fiscal Control, as well as the citywide Office of Radio Communications and Cleveland’s public access channel, TV20. Please contact DiversityinWaterOhio at gmail.com if any questions!
  *   Spring Student Involvement Fair
Thursday, January 21, 2021 4-7 p.m.
The Spring Student Involvement Fair takes place each year January, giving new and returning students an opportunity to explore more options for their involvement.  Smaller and more intimate than the Student Involvement Fair held during Welcome Week, the Spring Student Involvement Fair gives students a perfect chance to meet people and learn about the great things Ohio State's student organizations are doing. Although the live Fair event takes place from 4-7 p.m., display booths and features will be available to navigate from Jan 21-31. Please contact SIFair at osu.edu with any questions or concerns.
  *   NEW!  1st Annual CEGE Graduate Symposium
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 3-4:30pm EST via Zoom (Invitation forthcoming)
Want to participate? Register <https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GJNVyPl6m3xrxz> by Jan 6! More info: https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/graduate-symposium



In the News:

  *   COE News: https://engineering.osu.edu/news<https://engineering.osu.edu/news>
  *    A few ideas for rejuvenating before Spring semester. Read More >><https://www.chronicle.com/article/how-to-have-a-restorative-holiday-break-during-a-pandemic?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_1793336_nl_Academe-Today_date_20201208&cid=at&source=&sourceId>


Funding & Award Opportunities (https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-graduate-student-resources > Funding Opportunities)

  *   35th Annual Hayes Research Forum - The 2021 Hayes Research Forum will take place on Friday, April 9th in a completely virtual format. Students may submit an abstract via the CGS website by January 15, 2021. Cash prizes, totaling more than $14,000, will be awarded to the top-judged presentations in each academic area. Learn more at: cgs.osu.edu/hayes-forum

  *   Ohio Section AWA (American Water Work Association) Scholarships<https://oawwa.org/page/scholarships> -> Applications due Feb 5, 2021.
     *
        *   Ohio Section American Water Works Association (OAWWA) Fresh Ideas Competition at the One Water Technical Conference in July 2021
DUE January 29, 2021 - More info Attached YoungProfessionals (YP) Committee  is hosting this competition, which provides graduate students, undergraduates, and recent graduates the opportunity to present on their drinking water-related research. Topics can include source water protection, drinking water treatment, water distribution and storage, etc.!

  *   Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship<https://seagrant.noaa.gov/Knauss-Fellowship-Program> - Apply by February 19, 2021 (to be a fellow in 2022)

The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship provides a unique educational and professional experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The Fellowship, named after one of Sea Grant's founders and former NOAA Administrator John A. Knauss, matches highly qualified graduate students with "hosts" in the legislative and executive branch of government located in the Washington, D.C. area, for a one year paid fellowship.

  *   CEGE Graduate Student Travel Awards<https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/graduate-student-travel-scholarships> – A<https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efaXfq6x7HCjLlH>pply Now!<https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efaXfq6x7HCjLlH> Funding Period #4 Applications Due February 1, 2021! CEGE graduate student awards are available once again to support graduate students presenting their research at professional conferences in their area of specialty. While COVID-related university travel restrictions remain in effect (currently through June 30, 2021), students can apply for funds to defray registration costs for online/virtual conference participation only.

<https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/graduate-student-travel-scholarships>

  *   2020-2021 CGS Grants - https://cgs.osu.edu/funding-opportunities/
     *   The Edward J. Ray Travel Award for Scholarship and Service - Learn more at: go.osu.edu/ray<http://go.osu.edu/ray> Funding Period #4 Applications Due February 1, 2021!
     *   The Career Development Grant - Learn more at: go.osu.edu/cdg<http://go.osu.edu/cdg>Funding Period #4 Applications Due February 1, 2021!
     *   The Engaged Scholar Grant - Learn more at: go.osu.edu/engagedscholar<http://go.osu.edu/engagedscholar>. Funding Period #2 Applications Due March 15, 2021!



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