[CE_GRAD] Weekly Updates – June 14, 2021

Sun Jun 13 09:54:26 EDT 2021

Hi all,

This is most likely my weekly update to the group. An announcement about the transition to a new graduate program coordinator, slated for 6/28, should be coming soon.

Wishing everyone all the best!
Dina

Civil Engineering Graduate Studies Program (CEGSP)

Weekly Updates - June 14, 2021

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🚩 General Updates

  *   NEW! COVID-related Updates
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UPDATED MASK REQS: Ohio State continues to respond to changes in public health guidance. For fully vaccinated people, masks are no longer required on Ohio State’s campuses except for in Wexner Medical Center facilities and on public transportation. Fully vaccinated individuals are also no longer required to physically distance. Individuals who are not vaccinated are required to continue wearing masks indoors and physically distancing at all times. At the Wexner Medical Center, there are additional safety measures<https://click.t.osu.edu/?qs=517393597bc43816af6857755d02f5f6dd4511759aa4f6d55d232706bbd8beff49e23c4762b3a2627351607d51280bd18ef0f70a2809b5ac> and masking guidance in place. Anyone who feels most comfortable continuing to wear a face mask regardless of their vaccination status is welcome to do so.

  *   Guiding Students to Wellness<https://swc.osu.edu/posts/documents/sp21-swc-resourceguide-final.pdf> (pdf) - updated resource guide highlighting health and wellness resources across the university
  *   AU21 information for current international students: see OIA page<https://oia.osu.edu/units/international-students/autumn-2021-updates/current-international-students/>. Questions? iss at osu.edu
  *   Register for AU21! 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>

⏰ Important Dates: Summer 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>.

  *   Friday, July 16, 2021* - SU21 Examination Report deadline
  *   Friday, July 23, 2021* - SU21 Document Report deadline
  *   Sunday, August 8, 2021 - SU21 commencement
  *   Monday, August 23, 2021* - SU21 End of Semester Deadline (for candidacy and AU21 diploma)

*Graduate School deadlines mean that the corresponding GradForm should be approved by department/committee and awaiting Grad School review ("Pending GS" status) by 5pm on the day of the deadline

📅 Upcoming Talks & Events

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🏆 Funding & Award Opportunities

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

  *   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.

  *   UPDATED TRAVEL POLICY! 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 #2 - Applications Due August 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.

  *   NEW! E-Fellows Engineering Postdoctoral Fellowship - Deadline: July 6!
  *   The new Engineering Postdoctoral Fellowship, known as the eFellows program, places early-career PhDs in engineering fields in university research postdoctoral fellowships. In addition to hands-on academic research with a faculty advisor, each fellowship cohort will participate in professional development and mentoring activities designed to prepare them for future research careers .
The eFellows program is administered by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) with funding provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Program benefits include a salary of $75,000, per year, for two years. Upon selection, ASEE will issue subawards to host institutions to cover salary, benefits, and up to $3,000 for travel expenses per fellow.
The eFellows application is expected to open June 21 (due July 6!) with award announcements to-be-issued on August 1 and fellowship appointments starting September 7, 2021. Please visit efellows.asee.org<http://efellows.asee.org/home> or contact efellows at asee.org for more information.

🔑 Graduate Professional Development Opportunities

  *   DUE THIS WEEK! 2021 E-Council Engineering Expo is hiring Expo Coordinators!
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Looking for a leadership opportunity where you can fine-tune skills such as strategic planning, communication, problem-solving, marketing, organizational skills, budgeting, multi-tasking, etc.?  If so, then you might be interested in a coordinating the 2021 E-Council Engineering Expo where Ohio State engineering students meet with employers from Ohio, across the country, and around the world!  ECS is now accepting applications for the 2021 Expo Coordinator positions (apply at link below).  Oh wait, did we mention that Expo Coordinators are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship?  The distribution would be subject to your personal eligibility limits and would provide $500 at the initiation of duties and $500 upon completion of a successful fair. As we continue to navigate the impacts of COVID-19, please note that the 2021 E-Council Engineering Expo will look a little different. Our plans are as follows:

     *   Tuesday, September 28 from 1pm-5pm - Virtual E-Council Engineering Expo - Virtual Fair (open to all engineering students)
     *   Wednesday, September 29 from 1pm-5pm - E-Council Engineering Expo Career Fair - In-person Fair (open only to engineering students seeking full-time career employment)
     *   Thursday, September 30 from 1pm-5pm - E-Council Engineering Expo Co-op/Internship Fair - In-person Fair (open only to engineering students seeking co-op/internship employment)

If you are interested in an Expo Coordinator position, please click the link below to complete this short application by 11:59pm on Friday, June 18: 2021 E-Council Engineering Expo Coordinator Application<https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Jqum8yGHzjmIiq>. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. Questions? Email Amy franklin.210 at osu.edu<mailto:franklin.210 at osu.edu>.

📰 Other Opportunities

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Enrolled this summer?  Don't forget about D-Tix opportunities like the Columbus Crew.  The first game in the new stadium is on lottery next week June 14th-15th. Don't forget to register!

Columbus Crew SC vs. New England Revolution<https://maestroweb.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/trk/click?ref=z10j1mkdhf_0-1c34x37710x08968&>

Saturday, July 3rd, 2021, 5:00pm, $13, NEW Crew Stadium Registration open June 14-15<https://maestroweb.studentaffairs.ohio-state.edu/trk/click?ref=z10j1mkdhf_0-1c34x37711x08968&>

  *   Looking for Graduate Housing? Fisher Commons is Graduate student housing at the corner of Lane Ave. and Kenny Road. See the attached flyer!
  *   CCAMPIS - Child Care Access Means Parents in School<https://odi.osu.edu/ccampis>

The Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program, authorized by the Higher Education Act and administered by the U.S. Department of Education, supports the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through the provision of quality licensed, nationally accredited campus or community childcare services for children six weeks to 12 years old. CCAMPIS provides priority scheduling, evening childcare, life skills coaching, and referrals to university and community resources.

  *   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

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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