Lunch and Learn Session on iPads

The CFAES eTeam would like to announce a Lunch and Learn series this semester where we will touch on various topics of using technology in online and face-to-face classes and extension events.  All Lunch and Learn sessions will be delivered via zoom so you can participate from a location that best suits you and your schedule.  We will also record sessions for later viewing.

Most sessions will have opportunities for you to practice the tool or approach that the speaker is presenting on. Everyone is welcome to attend – faculty, staff, students, etc. Contact Deana Namuth-Covert with any questions you may have. We will be kick starting the series on Thursday, Sept 20 from noon – 1 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone) with:

iPads 101 – Using Noteability and Explain Everything for Online and Face-to-Face Classes and Professional Development Trainings
Do you want to look cool to all of your students? Do you want to learn about the latest apps used in education? If so, then come to our session on Notability and Explain Everything. Notability is a powerful note taking app in which you can combine handwriting, photos, typing, videos, and other materials to bring your notes to life. It also allows you to add and annotate PDFs, PowerPoint slides and other materials you utilize in your courses or for your work. Explain Everything is an interactive whiteboard where people can collaborate, share and create interactive presentations. It is an easy-to-use tool that lets you annotate, animate, narrate, import, and export almost anything to and from almost anywhere.

Notability will be presented by Abigail Burkey, who is a librarian at Ohio State ATI. Explain Everything will be presented by Valerie Childress, who is an instructional design specialist at Ohio State ATI.

Zoom Information for CFAES eTeam Lunch and Learn Series:
Sept. 20, 2018
Noon – 1 p.m., Eastern

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://osu-cfaes.zoom.us/j/938104260
Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll):  +16468769923,938104260#  or +16699006833,938104260#
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GDSU Fall 2018 Seminar Series

The Grant Development Support Unit is hosting educational opportunities throughout the fall.

Making “Cents” of NIFA Budgets (Budget Basics)Register
Sept. 24, 3-4 p.m., Kottman Hall 244 (Columbus)
Oct. 1, 1-2 p.m., Research Services 130 (Wooster)

This workshop will provide an overview of the expenses most commonly requested in grant applications, specifically focusing on NIFA applications. We will also discuss critical issues associated with developing budgets, including direct costs, allowable costs, and budget justifications.
Presenter: Lori Kaser, Grants and Contracts Administrator

Introduction to the PI PortalRegister
Oct. 16, 1-2 p.m., FABE 200 (Wooster)
Oct. 17, 10-11 a.m., Agricultural Administration Building 250A (Columbus)

This workshop will provide an overview of the new, redesigned PI Portal, demonstrate its enhanced features, and address questions. In this session, you will learn tips on how to use the PI Portal system to manage financial aspects of a project, verify remaining balances, reconcile outstanding expenditures, monitor cost-share activity, and review commitments and personnel appointments. We will also review project deadlines, uploaded documents, invoices/payments, expenditure allocation, important alerts from the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), and how to use the Portal to close Purchase Orders.
Presenter: Angie LeMaster, CFAES Finance

Navigating the CFAES Research EnterpriseRegister
Oct. 31, 10-11 a.m.
Video-linked: Parker Food Science and Technology Building 120 (Columbus) and 122 Gerlaugh Hall (Wooster)

Join us to learn the different responsibilities of the Primary Investigator, Grant Development Support Unit, and the Office of Sponsored Programs when working on sponsored project proposals and throughout the life of a project.
Presenters: Lori Kaser, Grants and Contracts Administrator and Traci Aquara, Senior Sponsored Program Officer

Communicating ScienceRegister
Nov. 13, 1-2 p.m., Kottman Hall 244 (Columbus)
Nov. 16, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., FABE 200 (Wooster)

It is incredibly important that scientists are able to communicate their research in ways that the general public can understand. In this session, we will discuss tips on how to communicate your work to non-scientists, including how to write compelling impact statements.
Presenter: Kayla Arnold, Administrative Associate, Office for Research and Graduate Education

Working with the Private SectorRegister
Dec. 6, 2-3 p.m.
Video-linked: 130 Research Services (Wooster) and Agricultural Administration Building 250A (Columbus)

The university interacts with industry partners in many ways. In this session, we will consider the opportunities and advantages of engaging with private sector companies, non-profits, commodity groups, and philanthropic organizations and entrepreneurship early and often in your academic career.
Presenter: Shauna Brummet, President of BioHio

Junior Faculty Development Conference

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and Dean Kress are excited to announce a new opportunity for Assistant Professors. On Thursday, Sept. 27, please join us for the CFAES Junior Faculty Development Conference – for Assistant Professors ONLY!

This event will replace the monthly First Tuesdays meetings and provide an opportunity for assistant professors (tenure-track, clinical or professional practice, and research assistant professors) to ask questions and network with their peers.

The event will include a message from Dean Kress, faculty networking, and concurrent learning sessions relating to a variety of topics. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided, and the event will be followed by a networking happy hour. Attendees will also receive resource packets, CFAES swag, and have a chance to win an iPad! For more information, please see the attached agenda.

CFAES Junior Faculty Development Conference Schedule

Date: Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Refreshments and lunch will be provided)
Location: The Blackwell Inn and Conference Center

Transportation from Wooster to Columbus will be provided. For those attending from other locations, the Dean’s Office will provide mileage reimbursement.

Click here to RSVP.

Please direct any questions to Joshua Hayes.

2019 Community Engagement Conference – Call for Proposals

Proposals are now being accepted for Ohio State’s second annual Community Engagement Conference, Jan. 23-24, 2019, at the Ohio Union. The conference will bring together faculty, staff, students, and community partners to focus on professional development and making connections, while exploring new potential engagement partnerships.

The theme of this year’s conference is Partnering for a Resilient and Sustainable Future. Proposals are due by Oct. 3, 2018. All accepted presentations and posters will receive a citable URL in Engaged Scholars (the conference proceedings).

Click here to learn more and submit a proposal.

SEEDS Faculty RFP Informational Sessions

The FY 19 Request for Proposals for SEEDS: The Research Competitive Grants Program is available online.

Faculty proposals are due Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at 5 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend informational sessions on the SEEDS faculty RFP. The dates and times of these sessions are:

Tuesday, September 11
250A Ag. Admin (Columbus)
10 – 11 a.m.

Wednesday, September 12
250A Ag. Admin (Columbus)
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 13
130 Research Services (Wooster)
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 13
130 Research Services (Wooster)
1 – 2 p.m.

Refrigerated Foods Association Fall Symposium

The Food Industries Center in collaboration with the Departments of Food Science and Technology and Animal Sciences will be hosting part of the activities of the Refrigerated Foods Association Annual Symposium. The symposium will take place in Columbus Sept. 24-26.

Dr. Valente Alvarez, director of the Food Industries Center, will give a keynote presentation as part of the program.

Fall Symposium

Tick Safety Webinar

Lyme disease? Meat allergy? You’ve likely heard that the tick population is high this year and that you need to be vigilant to avoid tick-borne disease.  But how exactly do you do so?

Dr. Nicky Gallagher will present on ticks via a webinar for fellow CFAES alumni and friends on Thursday, Aug. 9 from 7 – 7:30 p.m. Dr. Gallagher is an entomologist working for Syngenta. She also serves on the CFAES Alumni Society Board.

The webinar is free, but requires pre-registration. Email CFAESAlumni@osu.edu to reserve your space to learn about tick safety and ask your questions directly to an expert.

Click here for more information about this CFAES Alumni Society event.

Advanced Biobased Systems Workshop

Pipeline to Commercialization
Monday, Sept. 10, 2018
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Building
Ohio State University, Columbus Campus

Join us to hear what’s happening in this growing industry, from investment to feedstock production to scale up. Case studies will highlight the “how to” of biobased product development and commercialization.

Plus, registered attendees are invited to a free pre-workshop networking event:
Farm Tour and Barbeque
Sunday, Sept. 9 from 5-8 p.m.
Sponsored by the Ohio Soybean Council

Register by July 30 for early-bird and student rates.

Click here for program and online registration details.

Staff Career Development Grants

Staff have an opportunity to further their growth and development through the Staff Career Development Grant. New this year, the available funding for individuals and groups has increased to $1,250 for individuals, $1,750 for groups of two to 10 and $2,000 for groups of 11 or more, and the funds can be used for professional development, education or training costs related to job and/or career goals.

Applications are being accepted until Tuesday, July 31. Click here for more information.

CFAES SAC Professional Development Summer Series

This summer CFAES Staff Advisory Council has come together to bring you a lunch and learn professional development series with distinguished speakers from across our university. These events are free for all CFAES employees and are available at three CFAES locations.

SAC Professional Development Series

Bring your own lunch to one of three locations: 250A Ag Admin, 200 FABE Wooster, or Piketon South Centers Large Auditorium (also via zoom).

Tuesday, June 26
Dr. Jeff King, Emotional Intelligence for Everyday Success
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Click here to register

Tuesday, July 17
Dr. Claire Kamp-Dush, Coping with Digital Distraction
Noon to 1 p.m.
Click here to register

Tuesday, August 7
Jodie Leister, Drowning Out Negativity
Noon to 1 p.m.
Click here to register

Finding Joy in Diversity

Internationally acclaimed and nationally-known stand-up comic, humor educator, and motivational speaker Karen Williams visits Wooster campus to present her workshop, Finding Joy in Diversity!

Thursday, June 14
Research Services Room 130
Noon – 1:15 p.m.
Light lunch and conversation at noon; presentation at 12:15 p.m.

Space is limited. RSVP required to Jason Owens.

Live stream is also available at https://osu-cfaes.zoom.us/j/6056911066

This workshop is designed to explore some of the barriers imposed by race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability, and cultural differences. Discussions will focus on the use of appropriate humor to raise sensitivity, and to generate creative and positive action in our daily lives. With its accent on leadership training, this session will empower participants to appreciate differences, embrace similarities, and promote harmony and empowerment in our respective environments and communities.

Karen’s workshop clients include Parker-Hannifin, Aultman Hospital, Girl Scouts of America, Cleveland Clinic, Lubrizol, United States Department of Agriculture, twelve State Departments of Health, and colleges and universities across the country.

We hope that you will take advantage of this unique opportunity and join us for Finding Joy in Diversity!

Innovations & Conversations Featuring Kirsten Leute

Join Ohio State’s Technology Commercialization team for lunch at the upcoming Innovations & Conversations featuring Kirsten Leute, Senior Vice President for University Relations at Osage University Partners. The luncheon event will be held from noon – 1 p.m. on June 27 in the Faculty Club North Dining Room.

Osage is a venture capital fund that invests in startups out of academic institutions. Luete is responsible for relationships with more than 90 OUP academic partner universities. She previously worked at Stanford University’s Office of Technology Licensing, handing a diverse caseload of biotechnology and high technology inventions. She also has experience with software, trademark and copyright licensing. She published articles on technology transfer in the Journal of Commercial Biotechnology, Community Genetics and Medical Innovation and Business and co-wrote a chapter on bringing university technology to the private sector in The Creative Enterprise. She earned her biology degree from Wellesley College and her MBA from Santa Clara University concentrating in international business and management of technology and innovation. Leute is also a registered patent agent.

Innovations & Conversations is a quarterly, informal gathering for faculty to network with business, technology commercialization and industry partners. Conversations focus on the cycle of innovation from discovery to marketplace. For more information, contact Tracy Preston.

Click here to RSVP for the event.

2019 Community Engagement Conference

Last year, the Office of Outreach and Engagement and OSU Extension co-sponsored the university’s inaugural Community Engagement Conference focused on Health and Wellness.  More than 800 faculty and staff attended the two-day event.  The planning committee included faculty and staff from virtually every college on campus.

Mark your calendar for next year’s event, which will be held January 23-24, 2019.  The theme will be sustainability.  This theme aligns well with the emerging priorities of CFAES and will allow us to demonstrate our leadership in this important area of work.