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Autumn Graduating Senior Luncheon

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Every year, the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences’ Academic Programs Office congratulates its graduating seniors prior to Autumn Commencement at an annual Graduating Senior Luncheon. We look forward to this year’s event as students, faculty, college administrators and guests come together for a luncheon and short program.

This is also a time to wish the graduates well and to welcome them as alumni. The Autumn 2017 Graduating Senior Luncheon is planned for Sunday, December 17 from 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Agricultural Administration Auditorium.

Please accept this as a formal invitation to all faculty and staff. RSVP to Susie Sheller (sheller.1@osu.edu) by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017.

I-Corps@Ohio Program Request for Proposals

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Is your technology ready to assess its market potential?  The I-Corps@Ohio program is an outstanding opportunity for PIs, graduate students, and post-docs to learn if the real-world is ready for your technology.  Shauna Brummet will mentor individuals through the application process and the workshop series next summer.  The deadline for submission of the application is January 16, 2018.  There is time to prepare the brief application.  Just a few questions, submitted online regarding your technology, your product or service, and market information, which Shauna will help you obtain.

CFAES has been very successful in winning spots in these cohorts.  Our teams have included:

  • Swine Flu Vaccine – Aradhya Gourapura, Santosh Dhakal, Shauna Brummet – 2015 – resulted in technology licensing
  • Guayule Latex (EnergyEne) – Katrina Cornish, Zhenyu Li, Tom Fontana, Shauna Brummet – 2016 – resulted in follow-on funding
  • Encapsulation Nanotechnology – Jon Parquette, Bob Tabita, Sriram Satagopan, Yuan Sun, Bill Timmons, Shauna Brummet – 2016 – resulted in pivot in market and further research development, continued funding
  • Bioproducts – Teddy Ezeji, Chris Okonkwo, Rob Yenne, Shauna Brummet – 2016 – resulted in pivot in market and further research development

All of these teams found the experience very useful, leading them to a deeper understanding of their technology’s potential in the market – to solve problems. Please let Shauna know if you are interested in pursuing this opportunity. She can be reached at: brummet.1@osu.edu or 330-263-3716.

The I-Corps@Ohio program incorporates Lean Startup, Customer Discovery and Business Model Canvas methodologies to accelerate commercialization of technologies from Ohio universities and colleges while expanding the business acumen and networks of faculty and students across the state. The resulting companies will drive sustainable technology-based economic development in Ohio.

You have until January 16, 2018, to submit your application for funding provided by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to be selected to participate in the 2018 I-Corps@Ohio cohort. Form your team now and submit your university technology using the online questionnaire to begin the process of taking your technology from lab to market.

View a few of the 2017 teams and learn about their progress.

Click here to view the 2018 RFP.

Understanding the Amish: Persistence and Change

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You are cordially invited to the next Emeritus Academy lecture, featuring

Joseph Donnermeyer
Professor Emeritus
School of Environment and Natural Resources

presenting his lecture:
“Understanding the Amish: Persistence and Change”

Learning about the Amish by watching a TV reality show about them is akin to claiming one is a Veterinarian (or alternatively, an entomologist) after viewing a full-length cartoon version of Charlotte’s Web. This lecture will guide the audience on a journey from the outer to the inner characteristics of the real Amish, who today represent one of the fastest growing religious groups in US society.

Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017
Lecture: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Open to Public
Business Meeting and Refreshments to Follow

Grand Lounge
Faculty Club
181 S. Oval Dr.
Columbus, OH 43210

Click here for more information.

 

Big Impact: Why Impactful Reporting Matters and How to do it Better

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The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Dean’s Office and the CFAES Grant Development Support Unit invite faculty members, graduate students and post-doctoral researchers to attend the workshop “Big Impact: Why Impactful Reporting Matters and How to do it Better.” Please note there are two sessions available – the Tuesday session is specifically geared toward new faculty members.

BIG IMPACT: Why Impactful Reporting Matters and How to do it Better
We are all responsible for reporting the impact of our research and extension activities. This dynamic and engaging workshop will help you hone your ability to tell your story so that the work you do and its impact reaches a broad audience. By the end of the workshop, you will:

  1. Have a greater appreciation for the critical role impact statements play in the success of agricultural research and Extension;
  2. Gain knowledge, skills, and experience needed to write high-quality impact statements and/or evaluate impact statements and identify the strongest ones;
  3. Be better prepared to clearly and concisely respond to inquiries from leadership, congressional staff, media, stakeholders, and others; and,
  4. Have a better idea of how strong impact statements can be leveraged across multiple platforms for diverse audiences.

Sarah Lupis is the Assistant Director for the Western Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors and the Program Director for the Impact Writing Initiative of the Multistate Research Fund. In these roles, she elevates stories about work being done by Agricultural Experiment Station researchers and Extension specialists and helps set the direction for education and information campaigns for the land-grant university system at the national level. Ms. Lupis graduated from the University of Massachusetts and Utah State University and previously worked as a science communication specialist for the National Park Service, a USAID-funded research program on livestock and climate change, and Colorado State University’s Institute for Livestock and the Environment.

Tuesday, November 7, 2017
This session is now open to all faculty and post-doctoral researchers, however it will be geared specifically to new faculty members. Please note that this session is extended and will be a full two hours (11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.). Lunch will be provided for those who register before Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Click here to register to attend as soon as possible.

Date: Tuesday, November 7
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – this is an extended First Tuesdays session
Location: Ag. Admin. 250A, Columbus and Research Services 209, Wooster (video linked)
Attendance is limited to 35 in Columbus and 15 in Wooster

Wednesday, November 8, 2017
This session is geared toward all faculty, post-docs, and graduate students.

Click here to R.S.V.P. to this session as soon as possible.

Date: Wednesday, November 8
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Longaberger Alumni House – Mount Leadership Room (first floor), 2200 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43210
Transportation: Transportation from the Wooster campus to the Columbus campus will be provided for those who register before Thursday, Nov. 2. Please indicate on the Qualtrics survey if you will need transportation.
Parking: Please use the attached parking pass in the LAH lot if you do not have an OSU parking permit.
Attendance is limited to 50.

LAH Parking Pass

Faculty Workshop on Teaching Inclusive Design and Accessibility

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One of the special training events occurring at Accessing Higher Ground this year is a Teach Access Faculty Bootcamp and the UDUC Mini-Conference on Teaching Accessibility and Universal Design. These events can be attended virtually or onsite at the Accessing Higher Ground Conference at the Westin Westminster, Colorado. They are geared towards faculty who teach design or technology courses. There is no charge to attend.

Faculty Bootcamp on Teaching Inclusive Design in Technology and Design Classes
Come learn about and discuss trends we are noticing with new-hires at tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Oath, Adobe, and Facebook. Learn about examples and techniques you can use in your own classrooms (programming, design, testing, etc.) to best prepare your students to create inclusive experiences that not only increase their employability after graduation, but also motivate them to create innovative breakthroughs in making technology work better for everyone.

WHERE: Westin Westminster, Colorado
10600 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, Colorado 80020
(see virtual option below)
WHEN: Tuesday, November 14, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. MST
(12:00 -1:00 p.m. will be for lunch, discussion and q&a)
COST: No charge
LEADERS:
Mary Bellard, Senior Accessibility Architect at Microsoft and co-leader of the Materials Task Force for Teach Access
Larry Goldberg, Senior Director, Accessible Media, Oath
RSVP: Seating (onsite) is limited to 25. Registration is required.
VIRTUAL OPTION: A live stream is available for those who are not able to attend onsite. Registration is also required to attend via live stream. Use the URL above to register.

A mini-conference during the Accessing Higher Ground main conference will focus on topics related to the teaching of accessibility and Universal Design in university curriculum. Click here for more information.

 

Access your CFAES Portfolium

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The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences has renewed its partnership with Portfolium.com and will continue to provide ALL students and faculty the opportunity to create a professional, online digital portfolio.

In today’s world, employers seek evidence of career-relevant skills and competencies beyond listings on a resume.  Students at all levels can easily create evidence-based credentials.  In other words, attaching documents, videos, audio files, graphics, coding samples and presentations help demonstrate your knowledge and abilities.

Please watch for your Portfolium invitation with the subject: “Access your CFAES Portfolium.” The email contains a link to activate your free verified account within the CFAES network using your Ohio State credentials.  If you miss the initial email, you can also join by using the Portfolium Resource Page at: http://go.osu.edu/portfolium.

For more information or inquires, contact Dr. Tim Rhodus (Rhodus.1@osu.edu).

Introduction to Food Essentials – Online Continuing Education Course

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Ohio State’s Food Industries Center responds to the needs of the food industry with online continuing education.

The OSU Food Industries Center is launching a new online continuing education course called Introduction to Food Science Essentials. This 10 week online training will begin on October 2 and is designed for food industry professionals who are new to the industry or are looking to enhance their technical knowledge and have not received a formal education in the field of food science and technology.

“Many non-food scientists are working in the food industry – whether their background is chemistry, marketing, manufacturing, or microbiology. This course is designed specifically for them and can help fill knowledge gaps related to food quality, food components, food manufacturing, and food safety,” said the center’s director and lead instructor for the course, Dr. Valente Alvarez, who is also a professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology. “After completing the program, participants will be able to immediately apply what they learned in their current positions.”

Introduction to Food Science Essentials is the first online course offered through the Food Industries Center, which hosts one to two in-person continuing education courses and workshops per month. Some course offerings meet regulatory requirements such as the FSPCA – Preventive Controls for Human Food Training, Introductory HACCP, or Better Process Control School; while other workshops provide hands-on technical training such as Cleaning and Sanitation Basics, Advanced CIP, Introduction to Dairy Processing and Management, or Dairy Lab for Improved Quality.

This continuing education course was developed based on requests that the center received from the food industry through feedback from other course participants and suggestions from its industry advisory board members.

“The industry is very supportive of our program,” Alvarez said, “and we do everything we can to support the industry. It’s a good relationship, and we’re always working to make it even better.”

Click here to learn more about this course or to register online.

For questions, contact: Heather Dean, Dean.840@osu.edu.

Judith Hartmann Lecture: Global Energy Leadership

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Dr. Judith Hartmann, executive vice president and chief financial officer for ENGIE, will present a lecture on “Creating a Trajectory for Executive Roles in Multinational Companies” at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, in Scott Lab Room E100.

ENGIE North America and Axium Infrastructure are equity partners in Ohio State Energy Partners, Ohio State’s new energy management partner. ENGIE is a $60 billion global energy company with over 150,000 employees worldwide. Hartmann will share her experiences as a leader in the energy industry with students, faculty and staff.

Flyer – Judith Hartmann Lecture

If you have questions, contact Gina Langen, langen.2@osu.edu.

2017 – 2018 Advisor Development Series

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The CFAES Office of Academic Affairs is kicking off the academic year with an advisor development series.  The purpose of the series is to equip advisors with the tools necessary to provide a successful advising experience for students.

We realize some session topics may be of interest to faculty, staff and TAs that are not advisors. Therefore, we’re opening up these development opportunities to anyone in the college who is interested in attending.

The first session will be:

Advising Basics: An overview of the responsibilities, answers to common inquiries, and resources available to advisors and students within the college and on campus.

  • Wed., August 30
  • 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • Facilitators: Dr. Steve Neal, Paul Heimberger, and Ben Carignan, CFAES Academic Affairs
  • Where:  Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, International Room
  • RSVP:  by Friday, August 25 to miller.4325@osu.edu.
  • Parking: After RSVPing, a parking permit will be emailed to you

A continental breakfast will be provided.

Also, please save the date for future sessions during this academic year.  All of the following sessions will be at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau Center in the International Room. An email invitation will be sent separately for each event.

Tuesday, Sept. 26
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Surviving an Active Shooter: How to prepare for an active shooter situation or aggressor situation. Learn about the national “Run. Hide. Fight.” best practice.
Facilitators: Ohio State Police Department

Monday, Oct. 23
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Helping Students in Distress: How to handle a student in distress or causing a disruption and linking students to the resources available on campus.
Facilitators: Dr. Mickey Sharma, Office of Student Life, and Det. Cassie Shaffer, Ohio State Police Department

Tuesday, Nov. 14
1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Implicit Bias and Mitigation Strategies: Implicit bias is concerned with unconscious cognition that influences understanding, actions and decisions. By taking the time to understand your personal biases, you can begin to mitigate their effects.
Facilitator: Dr. Kathy Lechman, CFAES Equity and Inclusion

Friday, Jan. 26
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Advising Basics: An overview of responsibilities, answers to common inquiries, and resources available to advisors and students within the college and on campus.
Facilitators: Dr. Steve Neal, Paul Heimberger and Ben Carignan, CFAES Academic Affairs

Thursday, Feb. 22
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Managing Disgruntled Students and Parents
Facilitators: TBD

Wednesday, March 28
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Working with Underrepresented Students
Facilitators: TBD

If you have any questions, contact Julie Miller, academic program coordinator, at miller.4325@osu.edu.

Grant Development Support Unit – Workshop Survey

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The Grant Development Support Unit is currently planning the workshops that will be offered during the upcoming academic year. If you have not done so already, please take about 5 minutes to complete the following survey to help us determine which topics you would find the most beneficial.

Click here to access the survey.

If you have any questions or comments about the survey, please send them to Kayla Arnold, arnold.1065@osu.edu.

 

CFAES Fall Career Expos

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Save the dates and mark your calendars now as CFAES is again hosting multiple career expo events this fall. These events are held so your students have additional opportunities to interact with business and employers for internships, full-time positions, part-time work, and graduate/professional school admittance information.

These events also are excellent opportunities for faculty and staff to discuss industry trends and potential classroom collaboration opportunities with employers.

Fall 2017 Recruiting Events

Construction Career Expo
Monday, October 9, 2017
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center

Ohio State ATI Career Expo
Monday, October 16, 2017
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Student Activity Center (Wooster Campus)

Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Fall Career Expo
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Fawcett Center

If you have any questions about these events, want to know more on how you can be involved, or would like to request a quick live event announcement presentation for your class (only takes 5 minutes), contact cfaes-careers@osu.edu.

 

CFAES Integrated Water Quality Plan

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At a recent CFAES leadership meeting and department chairs meeting, Dean Kress talked about next steps with our work as a college around water quality.

Before Dean Kress joined CFAES, discussions were already underway about coordinating our efforts with respect to water science beyond the work started under Field to Faucet. It is clear that we need a broader approach to water quality in CFAES (i.e., beyond lake Erie and across our disciplines) and a renewed effort to help find science-based solutions to water quality issues across the state. Dean Kress realizes there are numerous faculty already working on research related to water quality beyond Field to Faucet, and we want to do more. Moving ahead, we are going to reboot our collective CFAES response to water quality.

We want you to know we are talking about this and are looking to engage faculty and staff in the conversation.

Dean Kress’ plan is to convene a group to discuss a framework that might pull together CFAES water quality efforts into an integrated plan. We are looking forward to gathering input from key faculty, staff, and stakeholders on next steps. Please let your department chair know if you have thoughts on this topic. We need our best ideas on the table.

Save the Date – Broader Impacts Workshop

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The Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership (ACEL) will be hosting Dr. Anna Ball on Friday, September 8, 2017.  Dr. Ball will be doing several workshops about broader impacts in grant work.  All CFAES faculty, postdocs and graduate students are invited to a seminar that is being planned from 10  to 11:30 a.m. At that seminar, Dr. Ball will talk about ways faculty can build stronger broader impact (sometimes called outreach or evaluation) components of their grants.  We will attempt to connect via distance/Zoom for those unable to attend on Columbus campus; at present, we are looking at space options to accommodate.

Dr. Ball is Professor of Agricultural Education and Leadership at the University of Missouri (MU) and is currently a faculty fellow in the Office of the Provost managing similar duties as our Vice Provost for Academic Policy and Faculty Resources. Prior to that, Dr. Ball was a faculty fellow in the MU Office of Research focusing on broader impacts. On MU’s campus, Dr. Ball is not only sought after by college of agriculture faculty, but other faculty as well, to help them develop their education/outreach/evaluation components of their grants.  MU has been a leader in the development of the broader impacts network.  The network focuses on strengthening communication regarding the worth of tax-payer investments in research through effective broader impacts components within grants.

More information will be forthcoming.