[CE_GRAD] Weekly Updates – April 5, 2021

[Galley, Dina B.]

Civil Engineering Graduate Studies Program (CEGSP)

Weekly Updates - April 5, 2021


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🚩 General Updates







  *   GTA Applications due Friday, April 9! See attached email for information.
  *   UPDATE! Vaccination Eligibility - Ohioans 16* years of age and older are eligible to be vaccinated: https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/features/coronavirus/patient-care/covid-19-vaccine/vaccine-eligibility. According to information provided by the vaccination hotline (614-688-8299), Ohio State is not making distinctions for state of Ohio residents versus non-residents. Therefore, out-of-state and international students are eligible to be vaccinated if they fit the eligibility criteria.
     *   COVID-19 Vaccine Shuttle: Beginning April 5 at 7 a.m., the university will provide a shuttle to the Schottenstein Center for students, faculty and staff who have vaccine appointments. Operating hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. from Monday-Friday and 7 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. Stops will be made every 10 minutes at the Schottenstein Center, Ohio Union and Blackburn House. A map is available on the Traffic and Transportation Management website<https://ttm.osu.edu/sites/default/files/shotshuttle_map.pdf>.
  *   Get ready to register for AU21! Check BuckeyeLink for your enrollment appointment, and reference more info here: CEGSP Program Resources > Reg<https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/graduate-degrees/cegsp-program-resources>istration Information<https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/graduate-degrees/cegsp-program-resources>. Also, consider the following courses--
     *   ENGR 7710: Engineering Research Communications is a popular new course in the Department of Engineering Education which will be offered this AU 2021; you can find a draft of the course syllabus here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_WnVM_ehVC7x3TcDikBe33j2jxkpuS76KiWbZmnspYc/edit?usp=sharing>. Topics will include the reading, analysis, and development of manuscripts for publication in engineering journals, including practice in organizing and writing abstracts, introductions, methods, results, discussion, data commentary, and conclusions! You’ll learn best practices around problem definition and establishing research niche in a literature review, generating data and displaying it effectively, using and formatting citations appropriately, and preparing abstracts and manuscripts for submission to conferences and journals.

     *   ECE 5570 Antiracist Technology (Graduate Section: 34311)
Class: 12:40pm-1:35pm, MWRF; Rm. 2040 Fontana Laboratories / Instructor: Prof Kevin Passino, passino.1 at osu.edu
Outline: This course integrates subjects in racism, social justice, antiracism, engineering, and technology to provide approaches to develop antiracist technologies, ones designed to help oppose racism.

  *   Plans for in-person commencement for classes of 2020 and 2021 - Read More>><https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/messages/2021/03/17/spring-commencement-announcement?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=umar_faculty-staff-newsletter_fy21_oncampus+today+20210318&sfmc_id=0032E00002oNTVkQAO>

  *   Physically Distant but Socially Connected - The Graduate School invites all graduate students to participate in a new survey campaign to support graduate students’ emotional well-being: Participate by completing the My Social Connectedness Form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://osu.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9b1aa7a1cf8bbb4baabd9c24&id=8b9c410139&e=cef0a9d958__;!!KGKeukY!l4GGKgQFLRICp_SeQzge47GAsDOSD9WflqAMSgAkeDj1XOfAHixzcYBCJWfm03pM$> today!

  *   Spring 2021 Grading Policy: Finalized Emergency Grading Plan - Read More>><https://oaa.osu.edu/grading-spring-2021#:~:text=Graduate%20students%20assigned%20grades%20of,pass%2C%20non%2Dattendance).>






⏰ 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>.






  *   Graduate School "Examination & Reports Completed by" Deadline: April 16, 2021
  *   Graduate School "Approved thesis and dissertation submitted and accepted by" Deadline: April 23, 2021
  *   !! CEGSP Graduate Advisor Evaluation Form Due Friday, April 23 (Read more>><https://ceg.osu.edu/sites/default/files/2021-03/CEGSP_Annual_Evaluation_Process_20-21.pdf>)
  *   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







  *   TODAY! July Laszakovits Doctoral Defense: Investigating the Impact of Permanganate Pre-Oxidation on Dissolved Organic Matter During Drinking Water Treatment Using Ultrahigh Resolution Mass Spectrometry
Monday, April 5, 1pm; Zoom link<https://osu.zoom.us/j/95672826563?pwd=c0FyT2hpSmxnc0N6SnZUYTU4VzZsQT09> (Meeting ID: 956 7282 6563, Password: DOM)

  *   THIS WEEK! CGS Graduate Student Wellness Week - go.osu.edu/graduatewellnessweek<http://go.osu.edu/graduatewellnessweek>
April 5th-April 9th
Wellness Week will include scheduled wellness programs along with some at-home activities that you can complete on your own time. When you complete an at-home activity or join a zoom program, you will have a chance to win a variety of prizes, including gift baskets, gift cards, and the grand prize, a Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch! Visit go.osu.edu/graduatewellnessweek<http://go.osu.edu/graduatewellnessweek> for more information on instructions, how to be entered to win prizes, and various program descriptions!
  *   THIS WEEK! Technical Tuesday: Emotional Intelligence<https://ouab.osu.edu/events.aspx/2021/4/6/74032/ouab-grad-prof-technical-tuesday-emotional-intelligence?p=3>
Tuesday, April 6th, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Via Zoom (Register here<https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vc-GhrzMqGNZZ3OYtcP3zbU7IRJdHT2u1>)
The purpose of this session is to introduce participants to the concept of Emotional Intelligence and its importance for personal and professional effectiveness. This webinar will be presented by Dr. Marcela Hernandez<https://u.osu.edu/osupac/homepage/about-us/>, the Administrative Director of The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
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THIS WEEK! Productivity Basics
Tuesday, April 6th - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM and Thursday, April 8th - 12:00 - 2:00 PM Via Zoom - REGISTER<https://ouab.osu.edu/events.aspx/2021/4/8/74012/productivity-basics?p=3> ***Please note that this is a two-part workshop over two days.***
Join us for Productivity Coach Susan Johnson's highly rated Productivity Basics Workshop to help you succeed in writing and managing your workload. This interactive workshop begins with a discussion of how to become a more productive writer, and participants will learn how to create a plan for a current writing project. The remaining topics focus on more effective use of time (“to-do” lists and calendars, planning the week and the day, and email), and ideas for maintaining energy to support a satisfying work and personal life.
  *   THIS WEEK! 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)
  *   THIS WEEK! Wellness Wednesday: Financial Wellness 2.0
Wednesday, April 7th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Via Zoom - REGISTER<https://ouab.osu.edu/events.aspx/2021/4/7/73661/ouab-grad-prof-wellness-wednesday-financial-wellness-2-0?p=3>
Burdened with student loan debt? Confused by the 401k? Learn actionable insights how to manage your student debt and begin investing for your future.

  *   THIS WEEK! 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> - Leveraging an Interdisciplinary Multi-Institutional Faculty Learning Community to Advance Equity and Inclusion for Science and Mathematics Education (JORDON GERTON, Director, Center for Science and Mathematics Education; Associate Professor, University of Utah)
Wednesday, April 7, 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.

  *   THIS WEEK! Seminar Series explores ecosystem and community health
Thursdays, April 8, 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>

  *   NEW! 35th Annual Hayes Graduate Research Forum
Friday, April 9, 2021; Learn more at: https://cgs.osu.edu/hayes-forum/
The Hayes Research Forum will showcase the innovative and exemplary research being conducted by @OhioState graduate students across our full range of graduate degree programs. Graduate students will be presenting research they have conducted and competing for over $14,000 in prizes. The forum is open for anyone to attend (faculty, staff, students, community members) and will be completely virtual this year.
  *   THIS WEEK! Department of Engineering Education Research Seminar Series<https://eed.osu.edu/seminar>
Friday, April 9, 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.







🏆 Funding & Award Opportunities

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






  *   Water Management Association of Ohio (WMAO) Annual Scholarships - Deadline: May 31, 2021.
We invite you to apply for a $1,000 WMAO Scholarship through the Columbus Foundation<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/columbusfoundation.org/students/scholarships/scholarship-detail/WaterManagementAssociationofOhio/198__;!!KGKeukY!nDxf9TVvzBQCPdEA8h59R-BK6lKVXwC2HTD5b7vVvVtQ5o3Lqnj8tFtZfQZfdLxdeQ$>. Each year, we offer one undergraduate and one graduate scholarship to recipients who are students with an academic focus on water resources pursuing a degree at an Ohio college or university. Check out this informational video<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ul8KEsVwmQ__;!!KGKeukY!nDxf9TVvzBQCPdEA8h59R-BK6lKVXwC2HTD5b7vVvVtQ5o3Lqnj8tFtZfQanGPcycg$> for guidance. If you have any questions, please contact Dennis Clement (dennis.clement at epa.ohio.gov), Chair of the Education Committee.


  *   2021 Alumni Grants for Graduate Research and Scholarship (AGGRS)<https://gradsch.osu.edu/alumni-grants-graduate-research-and-scholarship> are now open. They are due Sept 30, 2021.


  *   Call for Submissions - Clinton Global Initiative(CGI) / Verizon 2021 Social Innovation Challenge (flyer attached)
  *   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





  *   Register Today to be a Denman Forum Reviewer - The Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry office is now recruiting reviewers for our Virtual 26th Annual Denman Undergraduate Research Forum! This year, the event looks a little different with 21 Zoom webinar sessions, featuring student presentations from a variety of majors and categories. Each session is 1.5 hours, with time for student questions. After confirming your participation, the office will add you as a panelist for the event! We are asking faculty, staff, graduate/post-doctoral students, and even Denman alumni to play a role in this event! Follow the link to sign up and >> Learn More<https://u.osu.edu/26thdenmanforum/student-presentations/>.






📰 Other Opportunities







  *   NEW! The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.vtti.vt.edu/__;!!KGKeukY!lGkDowP2LXvC3H_5Sx0hAQL7d2oQZJ_RmgPicQzuRrhgRYmx87iNfs9YJLyncywviQ$> has several open positions. To apply, visit the links associated with the positions below (and see the attached email):


     *   Proposal Manager
        *   https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/515448/proposal-managervtti<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/515448/proposal-managervtti__;!!KGKeukY!lGkDowP2LXvC3H_5Sx0hAQL7d2oQZJ_RmgPicQzuRrhgRYmx87iNfs9YJLwFKRK2pw$>
     *   Transportation Systems Engineer
        *   https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/515419/transportation-systems-engineer<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/515419/transportation-systems-engineer__;!!KGKeukY!lGkDowP2LXvC3H_5Sx0hAQL7d2oQZJ_RmgPicQzuRrhgRYmx87iNfs9YJLy0Xi7kjA$>
     *   Technology Research Engineer
        *   https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/515507/technology-research-engineer<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/515507/technology-research-engineer__;!!KGKeukY!lGkDowP2LXvC3H_5Sx0hAQL7d2oQZJ_RmgPicQzuRrhgRYmx87iNfs9YJLzaRai4KA$>

  *
NEW! University Position Postings Database - The Office of Graduate Education in COE will add any announcements of university-level position postings (faculty, postdoc and lecturer type positions) to this new database: https://go.osu.edu/coe_graduniversitypostings






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