[CE_GRAD] Weekly Updates – January 18, 2021

[Galley, Dina B.]

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Weekly Updates – January 18, 2021





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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>
     *   Students will be expected to sequester for 10 days upon arrival/return to Columbus and get two negative tests before coming campus for classes, research, etc., and then test weekly after that for the remainder of the semester. For more information and to seek a testing exemption if you'll be participating in distance only classes in SP21, please see the information on this page<https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/information/faculty-and-staff/testing/student-testing-program#what-to-do-after-testing:~:text=Surveillance%20Testing%20for%20Off%2DCampus%20Undergraduate%2C%20Graduate,What%20To%20Do%20After%20Testing> (under the "Surveillance Testing for Off-Campus Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional Students" section) and follow the instructions given.
     *   Dean Bertone's email to graduate students re: COVID protocols is attached.
     *   Update! For those without a campus parking pass, Student Life has reserved 10 parking spaces in the St. John Arena lot (at the corner of Lane Avenue and Tuttle Park Place).
  *   For student researchers, two negative COVID tests 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>
  *   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>







[Daily calendar]    Important Dates: Spring 2021

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







  *   THIS WEEK! Last day to add course without petition (instructor permission required): Friday, January 22, 2021
  *   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
     *   Graduating? All of the information you need is on this page in the "graduation information" section: https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-program-resources and the application to graduate should be pending Graduate School approval by the deadline above. The department need a complete/signed Study Plan on file in order to approve the application and have it move on for Graduate School approval. Please contact Dina Galley.4 with any other questions.
  *   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)
  *   Last day of Spring 2021 classes: Friday, April 23, 2021
  *   SP21 Final Exams: Monday, April 26- Friday, April 30, 2021







[Meeting]     Upcoming Talks & Events





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  *   THIS WEEK! Technical Tuesday: Time Management
Tuesday, January 19th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Via Zoom (Please register.<http://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ekBE2JQZobph4fr>)
This workshop will help you gain more control over your time by addressing ways to jump into a task, ways to make the most of your day, and ways to plan. We’ll focus on finding your “why,” acting on your top priorities, and creating a manageable set of daily and weekly objectives—especially during times when you’re studying and working from home.
  *   THIS WEEK! Grants for Graduate Students: How to Successfully Apply for a CGS Grant
<https://maestroweb.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/trk/click?ref=z10j1mkdhf_0-1755x3647dx0970&>Tuesday, January 19, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Via Zoom (Please register<https://maestroweb.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/trk/click?ref=z10j1mkdhf_0-1755x3645bx0970&>.)
Are you a graduate student interested in research, conference travel, and professional development grants available to you through the Council of Graduate Students (CGS)? Want to know how to push your CGS grant application over the top? Join us to learn the ins and outs of applying for the Global Gateway Grant, Ray Travel Award, Career Development Grant, and Hayes Research Forum.
  *   THIS WEEK! <https://maestroweb.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/trk/click?ref=z10j1mkdhf_0-1755x3647dx0970&> Wellness Wednesday: Thriving Socially - Building A Community and Living Your Best Life
<https://maestroweb.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/trk/click?ref=z10j1mkdhf_0-1755x3647ex0970&>Wednesday, January 20th,12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Via Zoom (Please register<https://maestroweb.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/trk/click?ref=z10j1mkdhf_0-1755x3647fx0970&>.)
Thriving Socially: As humans, we value building deep connections to other humans to help us connect to our inner being and purpose. We long to build our networks, especially during a time such a graduate school where we are creating a community to support our future personal and professional goals. So how do we foster relationships and build these connections during a global pandemic? During this interactive presentation we will define social wellness, identify strategies for cultivating social wellness during these unprecedented times, share unique university resources to support in your development, and spend time connecting with others.
  *   THIS WEEK! 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<mailto:SIFair at osu.edu> with any questions or concerns.
  *   NEW! Department of Engineering Education Research Seminar Series<https://eed.osu.edu/seminar>
Friday from 3-4 PM starting January 15, 2021. Registration is required prior to each seminar and can be completed online by visiting our seminar website<https://eed.osu.edu/seminar>. A link and password for the seminar(s) you register for will be sent once you complete the online registration.
The EED Research Seminar Series is an opportunity to engage with leading scholars around diverse topics related to engineering education including research, teaching, and practice. Upcoming guest speakers include:
     *   January 22<https://eed.osu.edu/events/2021/01/seminar-series-anti-black-pro-black-recommendations-engineering-education-research> | Dr. James Holly, Jr. – Wayne State University
     *   January 29<https://eed.osu.edu/events/2021/01/seminar-series-bridging-research-and-practice-impact-engineering-education-stories> | Dr. Julia M. Williams – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
     *   February 5 | TBA
     *   February 12<https://eed.osu.edu/events/2021/02/seminar-series-teaching-lessons-learned-open-source-pedagogy> | Dr. Kari L. Jordan – Executive Director of The Carpentries
  *   NEW! Engineering Career Services Virtual Intern Week 2021
<https://ecs.osu.edu/students/intern-week-0>Jan 25-Feb 1
Targeting students who are pursuing internships or co-ops and includes events such as Featured Employers each day, Intern (Peer) Networking Night, and career development workshops
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NEW! How to Succeed in Graduate School: A Student Panel
Tuesday, January 26th - 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM<https://maestroweb.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/trk/click?ref=z10j1mkdhf_0-1755x3648ax0970&> – OR -
Wednesday, January 27th - 4:00 - 5:15 PM<https://maestroweb.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/trk/click?ref=z10j1mkdhf_0-1755x3648bx0970&> Via Zoom (Please note the panel sessions are the same.  Please select the best time that fits your schedule and register using the links for the date you prefer.)
This panel discussion will highlight tips from current graduate students on how to be successful in graduate school. Students will share their advice on managing faculty relationships, getting (and staying) organized, how to prioritize activities, and staying motivated. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the panel.
  *   NEW! Picture a Scientist: Film Viewing and Panel Discussion<https://byrd.osu.edu/events/panel-discussion-picture-scientist>P<https://byrd.osu.edu/events/panel-discussion-picture-scientist>anel Discussion<https://byrd.osu.edu/events/panel-discussion-picture-scientist>
Film available for viewing Jan 29-31; Panel Discussion: Monday, Feb 1, 4pm EST via Zoom; REGISTER <https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aC_9MWWcTnCLcfrI-IRi0w> by Jan 27th to receive access to the screening and join us for the February 1 panel discussion!
Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and the SACNAS Chapter OSU are hosting a virtual screening of the documentary film, Picture a Scientist (https://www.pictureascientist.com/) from January 29 to February 1. The film follows three scientists confronting gender and racial biases in STEM fields. Picture a Scientist was an official selection of the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival and provides perspectives on making science more diverse, equitable, and open to all. A panel discussion will also take place on Monday, February 1st at 4 p.m. EST and will include Dr. Jane Willenbring, one of the scientists featured in the film, along with Ohio State scientists, Dr. Terry Wilson, Dr. Marcela Hernandez, and Dr. Laura Lopez.
  *   NEW! Virtual SWE Career Fair 2021<https://ecs.osu.edu/students/swe-career-fair> --student registration opens Monday Jan 18th @ 8:00 am
Wednesday, February 3rd, 11:00 – 5:00pm
Hosted by the Society of Women Engineers, open to all engineering students. Here are some additional resources to help you prepare for the fair:
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View the ECS Career Fair video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZYyym5nOVM&t=6s> for an intro to career fairs and how to stand out (on January 18, look for a new video on crafting your elevator pitch)
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Learn How to Make a Career Fair Work for You<https://files.constantcontact.com/f8188ffb701/e29ba20d-7a41-40de-94e4-297c8f5c99bc.pdf>
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Review Handshake’s Guide to Success at Virtual Career Fairs<https://learn.joinhandshake.com/students/attending-a-virtual-career-fair-here-are-10-tips-you-need-to-know/>
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Dive deeper with Handshake’s video overview<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzxrtLPW-Vw&feature=youtu.be> of virtual career fairs

  *   1st Annual CEGE Graduate Symposium https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/graduate-symposium
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 3-4:30pm EST via Zoom (Invitation forthcoming)
  *   NEW! Engineering Career Services Virtual Spring Into Your Career Fair <https://ecs.osu.edu/students/spring-your-career-fair> 2021
Tuesday, April 6th, 2:00 – 5:00pm
“Just in time” style hiring event hosted by the Engineering Society of Professional Excellence (ESPE)






[Ribbon]    Funding & Award Opportunities

For additional information, see CEGSP Graduate Student Resources<https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-graduate-student-resources>.





  *   Deadline Extended! 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 22, 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 Young Professionals (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.

  *   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!







[Briefcase]      Graduate Professional Development Opportunities

For additional information, see CEGSP Graduate Student Resources<https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-graduate-student-resources>.









[Lightbulb]     Other Opportunities & Announcements





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NEW! Lyft Ride Smart expands service hours
Effective Jan. 14, Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State is expanding its hours of operation, offering eligible students four additional hours to utilize discounted rides. Service now runs 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. inside the university designated service area. These changes support recommendations from the Community Safety and Well-Being Task Force. Each month 10,000 discounted rides will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis with the average cost expected to be $1 to $2.
Read more »
<https://ttm.osu.edu/ride-smart?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=umar_faculty-staff-newsletter_fy21_oncampus+today+20210114&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fttm.osu.edu%2fride-smart&utm_id=129012&sfmc_id=40220748>
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NEW! Student Wellness Center Interactive Spring 2021 Workshops
The Student Life Student Wellness Center has scheduled eight interactive workshops throughout Spring semester for our graduate and professional students to gain knowledge related to supporting others’ holistic well-being, management of stress and substance use, and preparing participants to host difficult conversations and refer others to on-campus resources. Graduate and professional students can register to attend our Guiding Students to Wellness workshop to learn skills such as active listening, motivational interviewing, and hosting difficult conversations with our student community. Our Recovery Ally Training is designed to train attendees in becoming a Recovery Ally to support others who are in or seeking recovery from substance misuse. Both workshops discuss resources on campus as well as navigating these topics through COVID-19. Visit our website to learn more about each program and sign up for the workshop of your choice go.osu.edu/swcworkshops<https://go.osu.edu/swcworkshops>.
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Buckeye PAL
As graduate and professional students, navigating your academic program while working to develop a personal and professional community can sometimes feel daunting and isolating. While Ohio State predominantly serves an undergraduate student population, there are many resources available just for you! Although it may sometimes feel lonely, know that you don’t have figure this out on your own. The Buckeye Peer Access Line (PAL) serves as a non-emergency talk line that provides an accessible space for students to engage in brief conversations in order to gain support and learn about campus resources. Common conversation topics may include stress management, healthy relationship, processing social and civil unrest and feeling pressure to succeed. Call the PAL line at 614-514-3333 Mon. – Fri. from 8 pm to midnight. For more information, visit go.osu.edu/buckeyepal<https://go.osu.edu/buckeyepal>.





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