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Today in the News Media is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of OSU people and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but rather is intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items in the media. For more about this section, see: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/submission-guidelines.
This data collection is part of Oregon State University-Cascades’ biomechanics research efforts in the Functional Orthopedic Research Center of Excellence, also known as FORCE.
A piece co-written by OSU's Elizabeth Marino.
Kyriakos Stylianou of the OSU College of Science led an international team that identified a material known as a metal-organic framework, or MOF, that showed an ability to completely remove, and also break down, the oft-used herbicide glyphosate.
Amy Jo Detweiler, an Oregon State University Extension horticulturist, said Douville and her husband were early graduates from the master gardening program.
On Monday Oregon State University - Cascades students used their day off to give back to the community during their third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
Stop & smell the crocus: OSU news writer Molly Rosbach sent in this photo of her dog Echo enjoying some late-January flowers, which were apparently unfazed by the ice storm two weeks prior. We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Writing is hard work and can feel isolating. Encourage students to visit the Undergrad Research & Writing Studio (open through Wednesday of Finals Week at 4 p.m.) for a supportive conversation with a writing consultant to help advance their process. Online Writing Support also provides both synchronous and asynchronous services.
Department of Horticulture Seminar Series: Join us for The Horticulture and Crop Soil Science Winter 2024 Seminar Series Mondays on Zoom at noon March 11. “Meet the new IPM Educator at OIPMC” will be presented by Thomas Jima, Oregon IPM Center. The event is free and open to the public. For Zoom information: https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/horticulture-0. Join Zoom Meeting at: http://tinyurl.com/bdhyv53d
BEE Teaching Seminar: Liang Yu from Washington State University Department of Biological Systems Engineering will give the teaching seminar "Economic and Environmental Analysis in Waste-to-Resource Engineering and Biorefinery" at 1 p.m. March 11 in GILM 234.
The inaugural Winter Engineering Capstone Showcase at Oregon State University: Don't miss this chance to witness innovative senior projects from the Multidisciplinary Capstone Program and School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering fall cohorts. The event is 4-6:30 p.m. March 11, MU Horizon Room. For more details, check out: https://lnkd.in/gBfEW2xX
OSU Jazz Ensemble Winter Concert: Enjoy a performance by the OSU Jazz Ensemble, exploring the music of Sammy Nestico, Radiohead, Billy Strayhorn and more at 7:30 p.m. March 11 in The LaSells Stewart Center. Purchase tickets online; $10 – general public, Free – OSU students with ID.
NEW! A Walk with Wildland Fire: John Bailey, professor in the College of Forestry, will discuss his recently published book “A Walk with Wildland Fire” on the history, ecology, behavior and management of wildland fire and the role of sustainable forest management in addressing the emerging wildfire crisis. Reading and reception, 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 13, PFSC Atrium.
NEW! OSU Guitar Ensemble Winter Concert: The OSU Guitar Ensemble presents their winter concert in a program showcasing the universality of the guitar: music from Brazil, Pacific Coast inspirations, minimalist Cuban impressions, and more from Japan, Spain, and Broadway. 7 p.m. March 13 in Community Hall, Room 303. Free and open to all.
Diffusions: A Music Technology Concert: This concert by students in OSU’s Music Technology and Production program explores the aesthetic power of electronic sound production and manipulation through technological experimentation. Programs include a diverse representation of music and media, ranging from ballads and rock songs to electronic dance music, experimental music and multimedia for laptops. March 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Milam Hall. Free and open to all.
Design industry Portland-area social: The OSU Innovation & Design Network is hosting a lively social for design (apparel, interior, graphic) and merchandising professionals to connect and collaborate. Mingle and expand your professional network from 5-7 p.m. March 13 at Westgate Bourbon Bar & Taphouse in Beaverton. Registration is $8 and includes beverages and hors d’oeuvres.
Mental Health Professionals: You’re invited to attend Tonality on April 13 at PRAx. This extraordinary ensemble from Los Angeles uses their collective voices to raise awareness about issues impacting communities. They will present a concert about mental health called “You Are Not Alone,” and PRAx is offering $5 tickets to anyone associated with providing mental health services in Corvallis. Use code MentalHealth2024 at checkout. More here: prax.oregonstate.edu/events/tonality
NEW! Jessie Bailey Master of Public Policy defense: A presentation of Jessie Bailey's paper, titled "Examining Community Narratives of Keep Virginia Beautiful's 'Green Grants' Initiative," takes place at 9 a.m. March 12. Contact the School of Public Policy at mike.terry@oregonstate.edu for Zoom inquiries.
NEW! Bella Bybee Executive Master of Public Policy defense: A presentation of Bella Bybee's paper, titled: "Navigating Healthcare Costs in Oregon: Medicaid and Commercial Insurance Plans for Informed Policy Recommendations" takes place at 10 a.m. March 11. Contact the School of Public Policy at mike.terry@oregonstate.edu for Zoom inquiries.
NEW! Sustainable Scandinavia: Exploring Sustainable Communities in Denmark and Sweden (for Students): Join faculty leaders Ann Scheerer and Kim Townsend from the College of Agricultural Sciences for a six-credit, two-week program exploring the concept of sustainable development through the policies and culture of Scandinavia from Sept. 10-24. Info session 3 p.m. March 12 in StAg 240 and zoom. For details, visit the Office of Global Opportunities (OSU GO) events calendar and the Program Brochure and Application.
NEW! Religion and Social Change: A Dialogue: Eliza Young Barstow, senior instructor of religious studies, is hosting a series of panels featuring a diverse collection of religious leaders from the Willamette Valley who have agreed to gather and discuss challenging social issues. The sessions will be panel discussions, with questions asked by Barstow. Toward the end of each session, there will be time for audience questions. The session at 4 p.m. March 13 in the La Raza Room of the Memorial Union is on access to guns. Admission is free and open to all.
NEW! Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Seminar: This week, the seminar welcomes Neil Carter from the University of Michigan. Carter will give a talk on “Wildlife ecology and conservation in a brighter world.” His interdisciplinary research examines the complex dynamics that characterize interactions between wildlife and people (e.g., provision of ecosystem services, conflicts) in a global change context. 4 p.m. March 13, LINC 302 and via Zoom at beav.es/eecb
NEW! Emily Ringer Executive Master of Public Policy defense: A presentation of Emily Ringer's paper, titled: "The Circumpolar Action Plan for Polar Bears: A qualitative inquiry into implementation dynamics and international collaboration" takes place at 11 a.m. March 15 in Bexell 326. Contact the School of Public Policy at mike.terry@oregonstate.edu for Zoom inquiries.
BEE Research Seminar: Liang Yu from Washington State University Department of Biological Systems Engineering will give the research seminar "Develop Anaerobic Digestion-based Biorefinery for Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals" at 10 a.m. March 12 in STAG263.
Care Talks, Disability & Neurodiversity: Planning for Summer Travel and Camp: Learn how to find camp options as well as tips for planning, packing, managing dietary needs, travel and safety considerations. 10 a.m. March 12. Register today,
College of Engineering Virtual Faculty Lecture with Xue Jin: Efficient Wastewater Recycling For Agriculture: A Sustainable Approach Using Hybrid Electrodialysis And Forward Osmosis. Noon to 1 p.m. March 12. Register for the lecture: https://beav.es/qyx. More information: https://beav.es/qyf
DFA Risk Appetite and Risk Assessment Tools: Train the Trainer: Insurance and Risk Management Services will facilitate a workshop for unit leaders and supervisors to provide exposure to the DFA Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Assessment Tools. Attendees will gain hands-on practice and develop the skills necessary to assist other employees in understanding and incorporating the DFA Risk Appetite Statements and Risk Assessment Tools into their work. The workshop is 1-2:30 p.m. March 12, Memorial Union Room 208. Registration required.
Department of Integrative Biology M.S. defense seminar: Mark Leppin will present “Life History of the Northern Rubber Boa (Charina bottae): Over 50 Years of Recapture Data” at 2 p.m. March 12 in Coast Range Building room 2196, 4575 SW Research Way, Corvallis, and via Zoom. Leppin is completing his M.S. in integrative biology under the guidance of Bob Mason.
BEE Teaching Seminar: Millie Chapman from the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis will give the teaching seminar "Active, experiential, and democratized learning for computational environmental science" at 3 p.m. March 12 in KEC1005.
Travel Talk webcast: Vacation photography. When you capture your vacation in photos, you can visit your best memories anytime. Learn tips for taking great travel pics at the next Travel Talk, 5:30 p.m. March 12. Associate Professor Julia Bradshaw leads this fun and informative virtual event presented by OSUAA Alumni Group Travel. Register for free at bit.ly/TravelTalksPics.
BEE Research Seminar: Millie Chapman from the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis will give the research seminar "Addressing Biodiversity Loss in an Age of Algorithms" at 9 a.m., March 13 in KEC1001.
Wildflower evolution and speciation: Sarah Jacobs, Howell Chair of Western North American Botany at the California Academy of Sciences will give BPP’s 2024 Dr. Bonnie Templeton Lecture on the charismatic wildflower genus Castilleja (paintbrushes): “Castilleja systematics and the speciation grey zone: the challenges (and potential!) of working in recent plant radiations.” 4-5 p.m. March 14 in ALS 4001 and via Zoom, free. For complete schedule visit the BPP Seminar website.
Lucid Dreaming 8-Week Series: Instruction into the amazing interior adventure of the nighttime world of sleep and dreams, through learning and community. Kate Gallagher will guide weekly topics and instruction. Open to all, held at Marigold 6:30-7:45 p.m.,.Tuesdays, April 9- May 28 Registration is open. $200 public; $175 educators. Scholarships are available for OSU undergraduates and graduate students. Contact us.
Lyra Gatherings. This months featured topics are: Practicing Full Presence, Safety and Inclusion for Women at Work, Caregiving for Someone With a Disability, Single Parenthood, When Hurdles are High: Women of Color at Work, Caring for Aging Loved Ones, Navigating Imposter Syndrome, Women’s Health: Mind, Body, and Soul Connection, Fitting in and Aging Out, Psychological Safety at Work and Managing Multigenerational Households. Sign up for an upcoming gathering in Lyra Learn. If you have not signed up for a Lyra Learn account, you will need to register with your OSU email address and use the customer code #osu445. For questions contact christina.schaaf@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Faculty Innovator Award: This award honors an outstanding Oregon State University inventor who has made a contribution leading to commercialization that significantly impacts their field and society. For details and the Nomination Form, please visit the OSU Advantage website: 2024 Faculty Innovator Award. Nominate yourself or someone you know that’s making an impact. The awardee will receive a $5,000 prize and desktop award. The awardee’s department/unit will also receive $5,000.
NEW! Mrs. Krishnan's Party Teacher's Matinee: PRAx is inviting teachers to attend a free matinee performance of Indian Ink Theatre's Mrs. Krishnan's Party. Join us for a show that combines artful storytelling, mischievous wit and theatrical magic in a way that celebrates our differences but connects us through our shared humanity. Before and after the show, you'll have the opportunity to meet with PRAx education program staff and discuss PK-12 opportunities and possible collaborations in our 2024-25 season and beyond. Space is limited. Reserve your tickets at this link.
NEW! Policy updates: Controller’s Unit policies for Lease Reporting, Graduate Student Employee Compensation and Meals, Refreshments and Events have been updated. Please see Policy Updates on the CU Policy Program website for more information and contact the appropriate policy steward listed for each policy with any questions.
NEW! CTL Mutual Mentors Institute: Looking for a novel way to conduct classroom observations? Join the Center for Teaching and Learning this spring for the Mutual Mentors Institute! This five-week hybrid institute offers opportunities to learn and apply proven interpersonal skills, targeted data collection processes, and structured reflective dialogue. Be ready to conduct peer classroom observations that enhance reflective and cognitive processes. Check out our website to learn more. Register by March 25. For questions or accommodation requests, contact Brooke Howland.
NEW! OSU Days of Service: Coming in May 2024, alumni, students, families and friends will join together to make positive change all month during the annual OSU Days of Service. Volunteers are needed to lead site projects, in-person or digital, and grow Beaver Nation’s impact. Explore the possibilities to get involved, find resources and sign up at ForOregonState.org/Service.
NEW! Celebrating 30 years: Congratulations to Marilyn Stewart, assistant director, for reaching 30 years of service at OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others by clicking on their name. Congratulations and thank you for your service.
New 4-part Social Justice Education Initiative Tier One Platform: Introducing a freshly revised SJEI Tier One Platform series, all sessions 3 hours or less. Join your colleagues to expand your equity and inclusion journey. Open to all faculty, staff and graduate students at OSU. Learn more, see the schedule, and register for remote Tier One Platform & Tier Two Next Level workshops here. Interested in this professional development for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite: jane.waite@oregonstate.edu
Adventures in STEM education video series launches: In honor of National Science in Education Day (March 15), the College of Education is launching a four-part video series highlighting S.T.E.M. programs at Condon High School in Condon, Oregon. One of the school’s science teachers is Bryce Fowler (OSU, 2023) who helped initiate some unique STEM programs for his students. The video series can be accessed through the college’s YouTube page and website. Videos begin posting March 11 and continue through March 21.
Student Fellowship Opportunity: The one-year PRAx Student Fellowship offers graduate and advanced undergraduate students the opportunity to develop a creative or journalistic project connected with OSU research. Fellows will be awarded $1,000, will engage in ongoing networking and professional development with mentors and will present final projects in a public exhibition. Visit the PRAx Student Fellowship page for info on tracks, eligibility, and how to apply. Faculty, please encourage your eligible students to apply. Deadline: March 15.
Accelerate cohort: Not sure what the next step is in your business venture? The OSU Advantage Accelerator is currently accepting applications for its virtual spring Accelerate cohort which begins April 9. Accelerate is open to individuals or teams who want to launch a high-growth business or want to explore the commercialization potential of a technology. Upon completion of the nine-week program, participants will have an elevator pitch, a five-minute pitch deck completed, product market validation, feedback from many mentors, and can qualify teams to receive NSF i-Corps funds. Applications close April 2. Learn more and apply here: https://advantage.oregonstate.edu/advantage-accelerator/programs/accelerate
Call for Applications: Career Champions. Applications for the Spring 2024 Career Champions program for teaching faculty and instructors are now being accepted. Career Champions provides educators with tangible ways to incorporate career connection into the classroom, while tackling issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications are due by March 22. Cohort meets Fridays 11 a.m. to noon on Zoom from April 15-May 24. Direct questions to Brenna Gomez.
Open Call Soundbox7 Pulse: Improvising Collective Future(s). May 19-21. This year, Soundbox 7 is excited to feature works, live performances, emergent art(s), and improvisational practices that embody DIY approaches, offer real-time solutions, and utilize improvisation as a vital tool for addressing pressing global issues identified by the United Nations, including environmental and global health, gender equality, humanitarianism and technology and innovation. Call is open to all. For full submission details, visit here. Submissions due by midnight March 24. Cosponsored by CLA, SVPDA and PRAx.
This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: http://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs To apply for the below positions, visit jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.
NEW! OSU Division of Extension and Engagement’s 4-H Youth Development Program invites applications for a Fiscal Coordinator 1 position based in Corvallis. This is a 12-month, full-time, classified position starting at $23.69 hourly plus benefits. Posting #P04702CT. Full consideration: March 20. Closes: March 29.
EXTENDED! OSU Division of Extension and Engagement and the College of Agricultural Sciences invite applications for an Extension General Agriculture Educator position. This is a full-time, 12-month, professional faculty position based at the OSU Extension Service Gilliam County Office in Condon. This position will serve Gilliam County and provide support services to Morrow and Wheeler Counties. Positing #P07781UF. Closes March 20.
NEW! The Research Development Unit within the College of Science is seeking two Proposal Coordinators to contribute to OSU’s and the COS’s strategic plan to grow our research and innovation enterprise. These positions serve as a primary point of contact and technical resource in the COS for researchers seeking to develop and submit proposals for external funding opportunities. The positions are based on the Corvallis campus with a hybrid or remote work option available. Posting #P07851UF. Full consideration March 28. Closes April 1.
NEW! OSU Division of Extension and Engagement and the Extension Outdoor School invite applications for an Outdoor School Regional Coordinator for Central Oregon position. This is a 12-month, full-time, professional faculty position located within the central region of Oregon (Lane, Linn, Benton, Marion, Lincoln, and Polk; potentially Deschutes, Jefferson, or Yamhill). Posting #P07852UF. Closes April 14.
NEW! Campus Way: As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, Campus Way will be closed between 26th Street and Memorial Place starting March 12 through March 15 to allow for crane activity. The south entrance of Kelley Engineering Center will be closed. The north sidewalk in this section of Campus Way will be closed to pedestrians. The south sidewalk will remain open as a detour. Bicycle lanes in this section of Campus Way will be closed in both directions. A bicycle detour will be available along the walkway on the south side of Milam Hall. (View closure map) (View bicycle detour) For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at 541-740-5260.
Parking lots closed: As part of the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex project, the Park Terrace Street East and Park Terrace Street West (A2) parking lots will be permanently closed, starting Monday, March 18 (view map). SW Park Terrace Place will also be permanently closed north of Plageman Student Health Center. Construction fencing will be placed around the area in preparation for further construction activity.
Intersection closure: As part of the Washington Way Improvement project, the Washington Way and 30th Street intersection will be closed March 4 through April 15.
“In March the soft rains continued, and each storm waited courteously until its predecessor sunk beneath the ground.” ~ John Steinbeck
Corvallis: Rainy and breezy today, high of 47, low of 43. Showers Tuesday.
Central Oregon: Chance of rain and snow today, high of 44, low of 34. Rain and snow likely tomorrow.
Newport: Rain and windy, high of 49, low of 42. Showers tomorrow.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr
