[CE_GRAD] CEGSP Weekly Newletter - Week of 10/25/2021

Morris, Gail morris.2010 at osu.edu
Mon Oct 25 12:00:09 EDT 2021 

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Civil Engineering Graduate Studies Program (CEGSP)
Weekly Updates - October 25, 2021

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🚩 General Updates


  *   TODAY (10/25) at 4:00 pm in the Bolz Hall Café – You’re invited!  Please join for a meet and greet in the Bolz Hall Café today at 4:00 pm and drop by for a snack and say ‘hello’ to the CEGE Department Chair, Professor Allison MacKay.
  *   Register for Spring Semester! Important Dates<https://registrar.osu.edu/registration/Important_dates/SP22_Important_Dates.pdf> | Registration Instructions<https://gradsch.osu.edu/course-registration>
  *   New Spring 2022 course in Electrical and Computer Engineering – ECE 8101: Advanced Topics in Networking: Nonconvex Optimization for Machine Learning – Syllabus attached here<file:///C:/Users/morris.2010/Documents/ECE%208101%20Syllabus.pdf>.
  *   Covid-Related Updates
     *   November 15: Deadline to complete second dose of vaccine (for those having a two-dose vaccine)
     *   Report your 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>.
  *   Reserving Hitchcock Hall Conference Rooms: Please fill out a CEGE Space Request<https://ceg.osu.edu/resources/administrative-services/conference-room-use-and-policy> form
  *   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 assistants (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


⏰ 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>.


  *   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, October 26, 11:00 am-12:30 pm – Zuzana Bohrerova will serve as a panelist in the Roundtable Discussion for Utilities on A Compendium of U.S. Wastewater Surveillance to Support COVID-19 Public Health Response (Zoom Registration<https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_1uRv9dlMRN-YlBmZL5yJyQ>) – EPA is hosting a roundtable discussion based on the compendium to better understand the role and needs of wastewater surveillance for utilities and underserved communities.  The discussion includes experts selected to represent a range of stakeholders.  Over the 90-minute facilitated meeting, panelists will discuss and provide input for three main topics: dissemination of information on wastewater surveillance to utility stakeholders; use of wastewater surveillance to provide targeted outreach to underserved communities; gaps and opportunities from the utility perspective.
  *   Tuesday, October 26, 1:50-2:45 pm – FABE Seminar Series: Ultra-Shear Technology in Food Processing by Jerish Joyner Janahar

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

  *   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.
  *   Thursday, November 11, 6:00-8:00 pm – The Ohio Academy of Science Goes Green<https://files.constantcontact.com/3197a3ce301/60e1c419-8541-4752-811b-82def87891e0.pdf>: The Future of Environmental Science: Industry and Education (Register for the webinar here<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrf--tqTopHtA6CzBIUUSwvNQUWN9Hc67r>).  Join the Ohio Academy of Science as they “Go Green” to celebrate accomplishments of Environmental Science practitioners and researchers from Ohio.  This webinar features an undergraduate environmental engineering student from OSU.

🏆 Funding & Award Opportunities
Also see: https://ceg.osu.edu/degrees/cegsp-graduate-student-resources


  *   Monday, October 25-Tuesday, October 26, 11:00 am-12:00 pm – NSF Research Traineeship EmPOWERment Program virtual information sessions.  Register HERE<https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIodemvqD8qGNAli_4DO8pEUFYBpDdeK3Dq?_x_zm_rtaid=muT7yVYsRzyUjsV2bBoDgw.1634756844171.3c334b4441be197cb35563a898d2d4d5&_x_zm_rhtaid=336>!  EmPOWERment is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year from current and prospective PhD students to the Ohio State University with an interest in sustainable energy.  Prospective and first-year PhD students who are accepted into EmPOWERment will be considered for a highly prestigious and competitive one-year fellowship opportunity funded by National Science Foundation that provides full funding to help support the trainee’s PhD studies and participation in the program during their second year in the program.

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  *   Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program<https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart?utm_source=MDRe1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SMART2022> – Applications are now open and are due December 1.  SMART offers students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields an opportunity to receive a full scholarship and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense upon degree completion.  SMART offers students the chance to pursue their passion in STEM while supporting the mission of the Department of Defense.
  *   FORD Foundation Fellowship Program<https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fordfellowships/index.htm> – Online applications are now open.  Through its program of fellowships, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, maximize the education benefits of diversity, and increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
  *   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.
  *   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.

🔑 Graduate Professional Development Opportunities


  *   Postdoc & Graduate Student Industry Recruitment Events – Register on Handshake!
     *   Tuesday, October 26, 3:00-7:00 pm – In Person (Ohio Union, Performance Hall, 1st floor) – See the company list (19 companies) and register here!<https://osu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/25025/student_preview?token=rcT7Aqhdh2GH6WUvCU-ACmrURSGWRWLNNGkk3aKHUPD8NSjU1fLOrA>
     *   Wednesday, October 27, 11:00 am-3:00 pm – Virtual – See the company list (37 companies) and register here!<https://osu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/25019/student_preview?token=iwomMc3pER4s7ABaM-oS4PlYopRtSAcpavNWPThNrvKLL-1WK45sWw>
  *   Tuesday, October 26-Wednesday, October 27 – Global Conference on Diversity in Aviation, Aerospace, and STEM<https://aviation.osu.edu/about-us/global-conference-diversity-aviation-aerospace-and-stem> – Register here<https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5KqShc6PfHwRnw>!
  *   Tuesday, October 26, 1:00-2:00 pm – Strategies for Virtual Interviewing<https://ouab.osu.edu/events.aspx?y=2021&mo=10&day=26&e=74994&m=Event&v=Calendar>
  *   Tuesday, October 26, 4:00-5:00 pm – ECS: Recruiter in Residence<https://ecs.osu.edu/events/2021/10/ecs-recruiter-residence-pa-consulting-ask-expert-what-skills-are-most-important>: PA Consulting Ask the Expert: What Skills Are Most Important
  *   Wednesday, October 27, 12:00-1:00 pm – OUAB Grad/Prof Wellness Wednesday<https://ouab.osu.edu/events.aspx/2021/10/27/76042/>: Financial Wellness 2.0
  *   2022 NC State Building Future Faculty (BFF) Program – a two-and-half day all-expenses-paid workshop for doctoral candidates and post-doctoral scholars who are interested in pursuing academic careers and who are committed to promoting diversity in higher education.  The program targets graduate students who are in the dissertation phase or are in postdoctoral studies.  The application period is September 1st – November 1st.  The application and more information can be found by visiting go.ncsu.edu/bff<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/go.ncsu.edu/bff__;!!KGKeukY!npOKidpoJfZV0sjxUhOEnFqNffB8DC452WfjlLSXt7mTdDKukY0zngxSkatMXPH6IQ$>.
📰 Other Opportunities


  *   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:
October 27 – Flicks for Free: A Quiet Place
October 27 – Columbus Crew SC vs. Orlando City SC
October 27 – 21 Pilots Concert
October 28 – JAG - Chris Coles’ Nine Lives Project
October 29 – Haunted Fest

  *   Guiding Students to Wellness<https://swc.osu.edu/posts/documents/sp21-swc-resourceguide-final.pdf> - updated resource guide highlighting health and wellness resources across the university


  *   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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