[CE_GRAD] CEGSP Weekly Newletter - Week of 09/13/2021

Mon Sep 13 16:00:40 EDT 2021

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Civil Engineering Graduate Studies Program (CEGSP)

Weekly Updates - September 13, 2021

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🚩 General Updates

  *   Reserving Bolz Hall Conference Rooms:  The Bolz Hall conference rooms on the 4th floor are now able to be reserved.  These include the Undergraduate Conference Room (BO 426) and the Graduate Conference Room (BO 432).  Please follow the instructions for how to reserve:
     *   Option 1 (Preferred)
        *   Open Outlook and look for the appropriate calendar for your request:
           *   +ENG BO 426 Undergraduate Conference Room
           *   +ENG BO 432 Graduate Conference Room
        *   Verify that the date and time you are requesting is available
        *   Create a calendar invite for the date and time of your reservation, and invite the corresponding room
        *   Our staff will review the request and either approve it, or contact you with alternative options.  Please allow at least 2-3 business days to accommodate your request
        *   You can view the availability of the room through Outlook, and a calendar will be posted outside each space
     *   Option 2
        *   Email the student assistance (ENG-CEGE-Student-Advising at osu.edu<mailto:ENG-CEGE-Student-Advising at osu.edu>) with several options for dates and times
        *   They will schedule the room, and send you a calendar invite
  *   Graduate School Updates:
     *   Dissertation and thesis format reviews will now have the option to be offered remotely or in-person.  The remote option was originally offered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but with the process showing great success, the Graduate School will now offer the option for a remote format review as a standard option.  Students will need to submit a complete draft of their document to grad-schoolformatreview at osu.edu<mailto:grad-schoolformatreview at osu.edu> and the Graduation Services staff will follow-up with the student concerning feedback about the formatting.  In addition to the remote option, students can also still bring a complete paper draft of their dissertation/thesis document to the Graduate School in 247 University Hall for an in-person review.  In-person reviews can be done on a walk-in basis from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

     *   Another policy that is extending beyond the pandemic and is now considered standard is the platform option for final exams.  Exams can be conducted on-campus, remotely, or a hybrid.  Remote and hybrid exams should follow the guidelines for videoconferencing as outlined in Appendix B of the Graduate School Handbook.  The main point to remember is that all exam participants must be able to see and hear each other during the entire exam, so platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams are a good way to go.  PhD students will designate the platform for their exams on the respective Application for Candidacy and Application for Final Exam on Gradforms.  Petitions are not required for videoconferencing.
  *   COVID-related Updates
     *   September 17: Deadline to submit COVID-19 exemption requests to ensure that all requests can be reviewed prior to the Oct. 15 deadline
     *   October 15: Deadline to report at least your first vaccine dose to the Oct. 15 deadline
     *   November 15: Deadline to complete second dose of vaccine (for those having a two-dose vaccine)
     *   Report you vaccination: https://emphealth.osumc.edu/COVID
     *   More information on the COVID-19 vaccine requirement and accepted vaccines can be found on Safe and Healthy Buckeyes<https://safeandhealthy.osu.edu/covid-19-vaccine-requirement>.
  *   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

⏰ Important Dates: Autumn 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, September 10, 2021* – Applications to Graduate deadline
  *   Wednesday, November 24 2021* - AU21 Examinations and Reports deadline
  *   Friday, December 3, 2021* - AU21 Document Report deadline
  *   Sunday, December 19, 2021 - AU21 Commencement
  *   Friday, January 7, 2022* - AU21 End of Semester Deadline
*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

  *   Tuesday, September 14, 1:50-2:45 pm – FABE Seminar Series: Central Arizona-Phoenix Long-Term Ecological Research Program; Urban Wetland Research presented by Dr. Dan Childers

     *   https://osu.zoom.us/j/96777737326?pwd=bWxJUlJqdE9rVEZHd0owcmJBMzVTQT09
     *   Meeting ID: 967 7773 7326
     *   Passcode: 187161

  *   Wednesday, September 29, 7:00-8:30 pm – GE Global Research Watch Party & Networking Event (Scott Lab E100)

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  *   Tuesday, October 26-Wednesday, October 27 – OTEC Conference<https://otec.transportation.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/otec/> (Greater Columbus Convention Center) – the Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference is co-sponsored annually by the CEGE Department at Ohio State and the Ohio Department of Transportation.  To register for this conference, please sign up here<https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86eGc3XiaV7eiSp> no later than October 8th.

🏆 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> – Apply Now!<https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efaXfq6x7HCjLlH> Funding Period #3 - Applications Due November 2, 2021! CEGE graduate student awards are available once again to support graduate students presenting their research at professional conferences in their area of specialty.
  *   2021 Alumni Grants for Graduate Research and Scholarship (AGGRS)<https://gradsch.osu.edu/alumni-grants-graduate-research-and-scholarship> – Nominations are now open. They are due Sept 30, 2021.  The Graduate School’s Alumni Grants for Graduate Research and Scholarship (AGGRS) Program provides small grants up to $5,000 to support the research and scholarship of doctoral or terminal master’s degree candidates for their dissertations or theses.
  *   Graduate Associate Teaching Award (GATA)<https://gradsch.osu.edu/graduate-associate-teaching-award-gata> – Nominations are now open and are due Nov 19.  The Graduate Associate Teaching Award is Ohio State’s highest recognition of the exceptional teaching provided by graduate students serving as Graduate Teaching Associates.  Any Ohio State student (undergraduate, graduate, or professional), faculty, or staff member may nominate a GTA.  Graduate students are also encouraged to nominate themselves.
  *   2021 Presidential Fellowship Competition<https://gradsch.osu.edu/presidential-fellowship> – Nominations are now open and are due Oct 15. Presidential Fellowships recognize outstanding scholarly accomplishments and potential of graduate students entering the final phase of their dissertation research or terminal degree project.

🔑 Graduate Professional Development Opportunities

  *   Monday, September 20-Friday, September 24 – ECS Career Week<https://ecs.osu.edu/students/ecs-programming/career-week>
  *   Tuesday, September 28-Thursday, September 30 – ECouncil Engineering Expo<https://ecs.osu.edu/events/2021/09/e-council-engineering-expo> – student registration opens on Handshake<https://ecs.osu.edu/students/register-ecs> Sept 13th

     *   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)

📰 Other Opportunities

  *   Monday, September 13, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm – OUAB Grad/Prof Cupcakes and Canvases<https://activities.osu.edu/events.aspx/2021/9/13/76019/ouab-grad-prof-cupcakes-canvases?d=54> (Ohio Union – Creative Arts Room)
  *   Friday, September 17, 5:30 pm-10:30 pm – OUAB Fall Fest<https://activities.osu.edu/events.aspx/2021/9/17/76018/ouab-fall-fest?d=54> (Ohio History Center: 800 E 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211)
  *   SKY Happiness Retreat – September 17-19, (Friday is 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday is 11:00 am-2:00 pm): SKY Happiness Retreat is a 9-hour total well-being event offered online for OSU students, staff and faculty.  Participants gain foundational stress-management skills, lean an evidence-based breathing and meditation practice, and increase social connection and leadership skills.  The SKY Happiness Retreat is only $15 for OSU students (usually $125).  There are limited sports available for the retreat.  Availability is first-come first-serve, by registration only and requires attendance to all sessions.  Please contact yesplus.osu at gmail.com<mailto:yesplus.osu at gmail.com> for any questions.
     *   Apply here: https://skycampushappiness.typeform.com/to/j4IbX3mY
     *   Club Website & More! https://www.skyosu.org/, https://www.skycampushappiness.org/
  *   Don't forget about Discount Tickets Program (D-Tix)<https://activities.osu.edu/programs/dtix/> and Ohio Union Activities Board<https://ouab.osu.edu/> opportunities like the Columbus Crew, upcoming concerts, and more. Upcoming events this week:
September 14 – Columbus Crew SC vs. New York Red Bulls

  *   Looking for more information on graduate housing?  Check out these off-campus guides:

Commuting 101<https://offcampus.osu.edu/posts/documents/commuting101guide-web.pdf>

Graduate & Professional Student Living Guide<https://offcampus.osu.edu/posts/documents/updated-gradstudentguide.pdf>

Off-Campus Living Guide<https://offcampus.osu.edu/posts/documents/2020offcampus-livingguide-final-1043080.pdf>

  *   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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