[CE_GRAD] Weekly Updates – March 1, 2021

[Galley, Dina B.]

Civil Engineering Graduate Studies Program (CEGSP)

Weekly Updates - March 1, 2021


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🚩 General Updates







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Ohio State plans for reactivated campuses in 2021-22 >>Read More<https://news.osu.edu/ohio-state-plans-for-reactivated-campuses-in-2021-22/?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=opres_faculty-staff-students-awareness_fy21_covid+msg++02252021&sfmc_id=0032E00002oNTVkQAO>
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Weekly Testing Incentive! Students who complete their weekly, required COVID-19 test<http://click.t.osu.edu/?qs=61fcb86e8ad3036db28d4e509b72b5cab8e49661c5dda7226865d7590f6fe902c93e9937490c28d51c0c685ef7a93c1388f77a6d48b3e76865820c47e9a1e8db> will be eligible to win a variety of prizes offered by the Office of Student Life and partners across the university. Prizes include gift cards, tech products and more. Please continue to do your part to keep all of us safe and healthy. Details of the program are available at go.osu.edu/testingincentives<http://click.t.osu.edu/?qs=61fcb86e8ad3036dfe881f4c8f60992a34ae53ddc4e2f083773926f0acffc611b12926d503796362de3b775ad0f0da355d36e7aa937e4119b79569d6e7a4f0dd>.
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Free face masks available around campus! Face masks are available for students, faculty and staff at a variety of campus locations including: all recreation facilities, most university libraries and the Ohio Union information desk. Masks can be picked up during business hours and details about locations are here<https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/personal-protection-hygiene?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=umar_student-newsletter_fy21_oncampus+weekly+grad+20210228&sfmc_id=0032E00002oNTVkQAO>.
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Registration for Summer 2021 begins this 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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College of Engineering publication, Buckeye Engineering (Winter Issue) is now available to view at https://go.osu.edu/be32i.






⏰ 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>.







  *   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







  *   NEW!  FABE Seminar presents Dr. Elizabeth Myers Toman - Characterizing the Effects of Land Management on Ecosystem Health
Tuesday, March 2 from 1:50pm-2:45pm via Zoom <https://osu.zoom.us/j/97351598070?pwd=UTh0Z2FuMFc3VUJrQ1pSNm1tK1poQT09> (Meeting ID: 973 5159 8070 / Password: 8n157g)

See attached flyer for more info.


  *   NEW!  Dr. Valerie Browning (Director of the Defense Sciences Office (DSO)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://osu.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5f8b627f7c83fc8db8ac9ed74&id=e2aace57be&e=b307ddfcc2__;!!KGKeukY!gfsLz38H9wy0PwDfCKGiHGLRZBltoMRAw9nWsTsu8qvL_TERLiFaLP1_G-T22BqeNQ$>)
Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 1:00-2:15 p.m. To register, please visit go.osu.edu/seminar-30321<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://osu.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5f8b627f7c83fc8db8ac9ed74&id=8c167def29&e=b307ddfcc2__;!!KGKeukY!gfsLz38H9wy0PwDfCKGiHGLRZBltoMRAw9nWsTsu8qvL_TERLiFaLP1_G-RY9Yh_4Q$>.
The seminar will offer insight into the DARPA mission and opportunities for the academic community to approach and engage DARPA and DSO Program Managers with ideas and concepts that address current and/or anticipated future national security challenges. During her presentation, Dr. Browning will discuss the ecosystem DARPA seeks to foster to create science-based transformational change and innovative technologies, particularly in the Defense Sciences Office. This presentation is free and open to the entire Ohio State community – faculty, researchers, staff, and students.


  *   THIS WEEK! 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.


  *   NEW! ​Our Inclusive Path Forward: Addressing Inequities in STEM Education<https://oaa.osu.edu/our-inclusive-path-forward-addressing-inequities-stem-education?utm_campaign=Our%20Inclusive%20Path%20Forward%3A%20Addressing%20Inequities%20in%20STEM%20Education>

NORMAN FORTENBERRY, Executive Director of American Society for Engineering Education: A Cross-Sector Perspective on Increasing Minority Participation in Engineering
Wednesday, March 3rd, 6pm - Register here
<https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G5u-PxvlTmCvNujNGc7Mww>To better understand changes that need to be made to STEM learning environments, The Ohio State University is launching a new seminar series, Our Inclusive Path Forward: Addressing Inequities in STEM Education. The six-part series features lectures by national leaders in recruiting, retaining and graduating a diverse population of STEM students in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine. The goal is to provide opportunities for faculty, staff and students to learn about best practices and ultimately make Ohio State’s STEM programs more equitable and inclusive. While some events have a disciplinary focus, all attendees will benefit from the perspectives and practices shared. The series kicks off March 3 and wraps up April 14. All events are free and open to the public.


  *   NEW! Ohio American Waterworks Association Young Professional's Committee and Diversity & Inclusion Committee presents Sierra McCreary with her mentor, Danella Pettenski
Thursday, March 4th at 5:30pm - Register here
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-water-sierra-mccreary-and-danella-pettenski-march-2021-registration-141825663377>

Flyer attached!


  *   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>


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THIS WEEK! 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


  *   NEW! Ohio American Waterworks Association Young Professional's Committee and Diversity & Inclusion Committee presents Laquania Graham, Education & Outreach Administrator for the City of Cleveland and author.
Thursday, March 18th at 5:30pm - Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-water-laquania-graham-march-2021-registration-141829262141>
  *   NEW! Ohio American Waterworks Association Young Professional's Committee and Diversity & Inclusion Committee presents Laquania Graham, Education & Outreach Administrator for the City of Cleveland and author.
Thursday, March 18th at 5:30pm - Register here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-water-laquania-graham-march-2021-registration-141829262141>
  *   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/
     *   Engaged Scholar Grant: this grant incentivizes graduate and professional students to undertake community-engaged research or community-engaged projects, in collaboration with a community partner, that address a specific need or problem within the community (in-state or out-of-state). Applications will be accepted through April 15. Link: go.osu.edu/EngagedScholar<http://go.osu.edu/EngagedScholar>






🔑 Graduate Professional Development Opportunities





  *   NEW! The Department of Engineering Education is now accepting applications for Graduate Teaching Associate positions for the 2021-2022 academic year. More information is available here: https://eed.osu.edu/about/graduate-post-doctoral-employment-opportunities, and any questions should be addressed to Dr. Lisa Abrams at abrams.34 at osu.edu<mailto:abrams.34 at osu.edu>.
  *   NEW! 2021 CEE Rising Stars Workshop: October 28-29 @ MIT - The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT is inviting top early career womxn (postdocs and advanced PhD students) in CEE and related fields who are interested in careers in academia to apply for participation in an expenses-paid, two-day workshop (Oct 28-29, 2021). Participants will have an opportunity to present their research, as well as attend panel discussions with faculty focused on issues related to navigating the early stages of an academic career. The goal of this "Rising Stars" workshop is to foster a new generation of womxn in academia and promote diversity in the faculty ranks. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process can be found in the poster (link above) and on the event website (https://cee.mit.edu/rising-stars/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cee.mit.edu/rising-stars/__;!!KGKeukY!hMq8OMjCGZdoOwQ1ZSShHnTnWL4ETdqB8oWZ6zK634JL8vcGRSBkOJ5PIGSTU-I38w$>). Applications are due by June 1, 2021.
  *   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>.

  *   How to Make the Most of Your Graduate/Professional Training: A Faculty Panel
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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







  *   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>.
  *   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>
  *   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>.






Civil Engineering Graduate Studies Program
Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering

2070 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210

ceg.osu.edu<https://ceg.osu.edu/>






















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