[CE_GRAD] Weekly Updates – February 22, 2021

[Galley, Dina B.]

Civil Engineering Graduate Studies Program (CEGSP)

Weekly Updates - February 22, 2021


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🚩 General Updates







  *   CABS service - During the instructional break on Feb. 23 and 24, the Buckeye Loop route will be suspended. All other CABS routes will run normal service. Riders are encouraged to use the Ohio State app for real-time CABS tracking.


  *   Registration for Summer 2021 begins next week. Check your enrollment window in Buckeye Link, and let Dina know if a section for research hours or an independent study for a CEGE faculty member needs to be added. Additional information regarding course registration is available here: https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-program-resources. A few reminders:

     *   a 50% (20-hr) Summer GA appointment requires students to be enrolled in 4 credit hours; students on fellowship are required to be registered for 6.

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All students must agree to a Financial Responsibility Statement prior to registering for classes each term. A Registration Lock Hold appears on your My Buckeye Link until the statement is completed. To learn how to complete the statement, go to https://buckeyelink.osu.edu/task/all/financial-responsibility-statement.


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CGS Updates, from CEGE's graduate student rep, Garrett Tatum(.71) - CGS met this past Friday, 2/5, and there were two main updates to share:

     *   CGS heard a presentation from the new Graduate Ombudsperson<https://ombudsman.osu.edu/> – Dr. Rebeka Campos-Astorkiza. She is passionate about this new role will be a great resource for graduate student resources, conflict resolution, and general advocacy in the coming years!
     *   CGS passed a resolution calling for the University to provide better access to and promote awareness of counseling resources and mental health services to graduate students. Counseling and Consultation Services has resources available for both on- and off-campus counseling services that work with Student Health Insurance. Please visit ccs.osu.edu for more information.

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DUE THIS WEEK! COE will award four $500 Graduate Associate Performance Awards (GAPA), on behalf of the Graduate School, in recognition of the exceptional performance of graduate students who have been providing caregiving for children and others during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With extraordinary recent stressors, ranging from home schooling to having no childcare, the awards aim to recognize students who have still been able to perform, progress and for some, go the extra mile in taking on leadership responsibilities and/or serving as a graduate assistant in the areas of teaching or research. Please review additional GAPA information here<https://gradsch.osu.edu/graduate-associate-performance-award-gapa>.



Submission deadline: February 24, 2021 / Decision announcements: on or before March 3, 2021

Submit the attached nomination form here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3lxE2hKxS57Rvme

Programs can nominate students OR students can self-nominate. Both must complete the attached form.


  *   Update 2/8/2021! Statewide curfew reminder - Due to a continued decrease in case numbers, Columbus Public Health and Franklin County Public Health did not extend the Stay-at-Home Advisory that expired Feb. 6. While this trend is encouraging, we must all continue following safe and healthy requirements, including wearing masks properly, staying at least six feet apart from others, avoiding crowds and washing hands often. As a reminder, Governor DeWine’s statewide curfew from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. remains in place. Additionally, Franklin County, along with Allen, Licking, Marion, Richland and Wayne counties, remains red in the Ohio Public Health Advisory System<https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/public-health-advisory-system?utm_source=sfmc%e2%80%8b&utm_medium=email%e2%80%8b&utm_campaign=umar_faculty-staff-newsletter_fy21_oncampus+today+20210208%e2%80%8b&sfmc_id=0032E00002oNTVkQAO>. Read more »<https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/?utm_source=sfmc%e2%80%8b&utm_medium=email%e2%80%8b&utm_campaign=umar_faculty-staff-newsletter_fy21_oncampus+today+20210208%e2%80%8b&sfmc_id=0032E00002oNTVkQAO>






⏰ 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! First SP21 instructional break: Feb 23-24 (university open, but no scheduled classes on these two days)
  *   Second SP21 instructional break: March 30-April 1 (April 2, Wednesday classes will meet instead of Friday classes)
  *   Graduate School "Examination & Reports Completed by" Deadline: April 16, 2021
  *   Graduate School "Approved thesis and dissertation submitted and accepted by" Deadline: April 16, 2021
  *   Last day of Spring 2021 classes: Friday, April 23, 2021
  *   SP21 Final Exams: Monday, April 26- Friday, April 30, 2021
  *   SP21 Commencement: May 9, 2021
  *   Graduate School End of Semester Deadline: May 11, 2021







📅 Upcoming Talks & Events







  *   THIS WEEK! Office of Graduate Education & ECS Present: Spring Engineering Graduate Student Networking Event
Tuesday, Feb 23, 1-4pm via Handshake - Register today!<https://osu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/22870/student_preview?token=W8k0WTyL2gG-uf1y7WiJy8WZaAq1iALGtASnh5A0-6v8v4qhmz5miw>
Discover the opportunities exist for advanced degree engineering students! This is an opportunity for employers to interact with YOU at an event especially for YOU! Less formal than a traditional career fair, employers will have the opportunity to discuss opportunities that exist for advanced degree engineering students or talk about their company culture. Employers will receive resumes of all student registrants with public profiles on Handshake. Companies will give a 10-15 minute presentation as well as schedule 10-15 minute student appointments via breakout rooms. These are one-on-one conversations with interested students who sign up on the Handshake platform in advance. Hosted in conjunction with Latino/Latina Engineering Graduate Student Association (LLEGA), Society of Black Graduate Engineers (SBGE), Women in Engineering Graduate Council (WEGC), and Engineering Career Services (ECS).


  *   THIS WEEK! Lockheed Martin Hypersonics Seminar
Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 12-2pm EST via Zoom: (LINK<https://lmco.zoomgov.com/j/1619041177?pwd=U0pHOE9DWUxhVHRtVjIvT0VOZUtXZz09>; Password: 336404)
The seminar is open to all OSU personnel and there are NO citizenship restrictions. LM’s only request is that we keep the attendance to OSU only. The LM produced flyer for this event is attached to this email.


  *   THIS WEEK! Seminar Series explores ecosystem and community health

Thursdays starting 4:10 - 5:30 p.m. via Zoom (schedule here<https://senr.osu.edu/about-us/events/spring-2021-seminar-series>) through April 15
The series features talks on ecosystem and health with speakers presenting on the implications of climate change for psychosocial well-being, the role of nature in health and how environmental policy affects ecological behaviors and what it means to work on social change at the intersection of activist/artist/academic. Read more »<http://click.t.osu.edu/?qs=f757f2a36bc3d5488fe858843edf56ac65335707d92e58d85f65b3a9edd667ba7d5037e0dd43b149abe1cadfa6e0914163a3cc7ab9446597>


  *   THIS WEEK! CEGE T.H. Wu Distinguished Lecture
February 26, 2021   |   1:00 pm EST via Zoom (LINK<https://osu.zoom.us/j/98551569475?pwd=d3NuZ3dHTndsanhjb0Uzd29ZUW5vUT09>; Webinar ID: 985 5156 9475     Password: WU2021
     *   Computational Slope Stability Analysis - D. Vaughan Griffiths, Professor, Colorado School of Mines (View speaker bios, lecture abstract and more at https://ceg.osu.edu/t.h.-wu-distinguished-lecture)
     *   Continue the conversation! You are invited to join us immediately following the event for a live, 30-minute networking and discussion session. Please click the link below and register to join the discussion once the lecture has concluded. Please register in advance for this separate session here<https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcuGvrTwrGtCrkQS2_YlQvh4qOFFSp91y>.


  *   THIS WEEK! Ohio American Water Works Association (OAWWA) Young Professionals e-Happy Hour

 Friday, February 26th at 5:30PM! Please RSVP here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ohio-awwa-young-professionals-ehappy-hour-hosted-by-southwest-district-registration-135584897077> to get the Zoom Link

Join us for a state-wide eHappy Hour hosted by Ohio American Water Works Association (OAWWA) Young Professionals on

     *   Meet others in water and wastewater in a relaxed, low-key environment
     *   Form relationships that will last throughout your career
     *   See how many item you can find from our scavenger hunt list
     *   Bring something to show and tell; it could be something big or small. It could be your favorite beverage, a hobby you picked up recently, your pet, etc.

 To find out more about future YP events, sign-up for our email list here: https://goo.gl/VRzLzm<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2FVRzLzm&data=04%7C01%7CMegan.Shortridge%40epa.ohio.gov%7Cc21a894f721c4274fe9a08d8b7ed5c0d%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637461577379391962%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Fs3w0SMr8p%2FHWCXDUapy%2BBXTdWY4jEHpd6XwTKCJ%2FTo%3D&reserved=0>


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  *   NEW! Smart and Resilient Communities Research Seminar<https://si.osu.edu/events/facilitating-urban-cooling-technology-innovation-and-adoption-through-living-laboratory> (organized by the Sustainability Institute at Ohio State)
Wednesday, March 3, 2pm; see Registration<https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkcOqtrzsuGtVmMTiIeovXRfZW1R8CaD0K> for more info
Join us for the first Smart and Resilient Communities Research Seminar: Facilitating urban cooling technology innovation and adoption through living laboratory experiments. This virtual presentation will highlight several university-government-industry collaborations that are being used to demonstrate, test and improve technologies and strategies for urban cooling. A key component of the approach is a focus on targeted and equitable mitigation to maximize benefits for the most at-risk populations. This webinar will feature Dr. David Sailor, Director of the Arizona State University Urban Climate Research Center, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning. Smart and Resilient Communities Research Co-Leads Gulsah Akar (Knowlton School) and Steven Quiring (Geography) are hosting the seminar.


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Department of Engineering Education Research Seminar Series<https://eed.osu.edu/seminar>
Friday from 3-4 PM. 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:
     *   March 5<https://eed.osu.edu/events/2021/03/seminar-series-women-engineering-covid-impact-covid-women-engineers> | Dr. Racheida Lewis – UGA Engineering Education Transformations Institute | Women in (Engineering) COVID: The Impact of COVID on Women Engineers
     *   March 12<https://eed.osu.edu/events/2021/03/seminar-series-license-ill-open-learning-environment-illest-lab> | Chris Wright & Kareem Edouard – Drexel University | The License to ILL: Open Learning Environment of the ILLEST Lab


  *   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)






🏆 Funding & Award Opportunities

Also see: https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-graduate-student-resources






  *   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 #1 - Applications Due May 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 Engaged Scholar Grant - Learn more at: go.osu.edu/engagedscholar<http://go.osu.edu/engagedscholar>. Funding Period #2 Applications Due March 15, 2021!






🔑 Graduate Professional Development Opportunities





  *   The Ohio Academy of Science 2021 Virtual District Science Day - Looking for Judges!​
If you are interested in being a judge for the virtual district Science Day, please register at https://districtscienceday.stemwizard.com/public_site/judge_register.
  *   Research Support for Graduate Students
Research Commons in University Libraries has shared some resources and remote professional development opportunities for graduate students, including various consultation opportunities, presentations and workshops. More info attached!

  *   DLC Productivity Program: The Dennis Learning Center (DLC) is offering a free Productivity Program<http://go.osu.edu/productivityprogram> for graduate and professional students this semester. The DLC Productivity Program will help you boosting your productivity so you can reach your academic goals. Each week, a Graduate Academic Coach from the DLC will share useful research and effective strategies to help improve your productivity. This program will focus on common struggles for graduate/professional students: improving time management, reducing procrastination, managing multiple responsibilities, overcoming perfectionism. After completing this program, you will have established productive habits and have renewed confidence in your ability to get things done. Program details:
     *   6-week program with weekly 1-hour meetings
     *   Meet on Zoom with a DLC Academic Coach and a small group of grad/prof students
     *   Stay accountable by setting weekly goals and tracking your progress on Carmen
     *   Free for enrolled graduate or professional students at Ohio State
     *   Interested? Register <http://go.osu.edu/productivityprogram> for the DLC Productivity Program

If you prefer a one-on-one meeting with a Graduate Academic Coach, you can schedule an academic coaching<https://maestroweb.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/trk/click?ref=z10j1mkdhf_0-1896x36a0bx0580&> appointment online. We also have tips for maintaining motivation and increasing productivity<https://maestroweb.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/trk/click?ref=z10j1mkdhf_0-1896x36a0cx0580&> specific to graduate/professional student concerns. Questions? Email dlc at osu.edu<mailto:dlc at osu.edu>.

  *   Non-Academic Job Search Series
<https://ouab.osu.edu/events.aspx/2021/2/4/73418/non-academic-job-search-series?p=3>Thursdays in February 3:30 - 5:00 PM; Register at go.osu.edu/jobsearch21
     *   February 25th: Negotiating the Job Offer
  *   How to Make Good Talks Great
<https://u.osu.edu/osupac/postdocs-2/current-postdocs/career/basic-training/how-to-make-good-talks-great/>Wednesday, February 24th,12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Via Zoom (Please register<https://maestroweb.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/trk/click?ref=z10j1mkdhf_0-1800x366f0x0885&>.)
Beyond good graphs, big fonts, and a loud voice, what makes a merely good talk truly excellent? In this talk, Dr. Todd Thompson discusses some key elements of great seminars, lectures, and colloquia taken from his experience in astrophysics research and teaching. He presents strategies for improving technical seminars, job talks, and public outreach talks, including the art of responding to questions and the trick of knowing what not to say. This talk is applicable to many STEM fields and beyond.
  *   How to Make the Most of Your Graduate/Professional Training: A Faculty Panel
Tuesday, March 9th - 12:00 - 1:15 PM<https://maestroweb.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/trk/click?ref=z10j1mkdhf_0-17c4x3660ax0759&>    OR   Wednesday, March 10th - 4:00 - 5:15 PM<https://maestroweb.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/trk/click?ref=z10j1mkdhf_0-17c4x3660bx0759&>     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.)
A faculty panel from diverse disciplines will provide graduate students advice and tips on how to have a productive and successful training experience. The panelists will share their mentoring and teaching philosophies. A significant portion of the event will be dedicated to answering questions from the audience.






📰 Other Opportunities







  *   Michigan Technological University - Lecturer in Engineering Fundamentals - The Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University (Houghton, MI) is searching for qualified candidates to inspire the next generation of engineering students by implementing dynamic problem and project-based education in our integrated First-Year Engineering Program. We invite applications for one or more lecturer positions with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2021. This position includes teaching first-year engineering classes that cover engineering problem solving, engineering design, computer programming, and solid modeling. Opportunities to teach other advanced courses in general and systems engineering may exist. For a full position description and instructions on how to apply, please visit http://www.employment.mtu.edu/cw/en-us/job/492462 . Questions may be addressed to Darlene Saari (dfsaari at mtu.edu). The review of applications will begin on February 15, 2021. Michigan Tech is an EOE that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  *   Office of Student Life Spring Off Campus Living Expo (Tuesday, February 9th). Students can access this content here<http://go.odu.edu/glg>, and content will be available for several weeks following the live event. Graduate & Professional Student Living Guide can be found here<http://go.odu.edu/glg>.
  *   NEW! Free safety devices for students - The Office of Student Life's Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services offers students free window and door alarms and light timers to increase their home security. Deterrence tools can play a big role in helping to prevent crimes. Access to the devices is easy. Students fill out a simple form and arrange a time to pick up the devices at the Ohio Union. Read more »<http://click.t.osu.edu/?qs=639a73dce7f108b2c746917374aeafb2f5fbe72b063d2b669e93d2a0566945133d65fb839669fac8dd45c93cf07d47fdb3ebb376fefb4a9a>
  *   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>
  *   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>.
  *   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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