Crafting Teaching Statements and Teaching Portfolios – April 1st 1PM-2:30PM

Teaching statements and teaching portfolios serve a variety of purposes. Instructors are commonly asked to submit these documents at pivotal moments in their careers: for the academic job market, annual reviews, teaching awards, and during the promotions and tenure process. In addition, the process of putting together a teaching portfolio can be intrinsically valuable for instructors, stimulating continuous reflection and growth and reconnecting them to the joy and value of teaching.

Although teaching statements and portfolios address many different audiences, and practices can vary between academic departments, following a few guidelines can help instructors communicate their values and goals, practices, and indicators of effectiveness. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore and discuss practices for documenting their teaching. University community members at any career stage or level of teaching experience are welcome to attend.

If you have registered for this event, or are on the waitlist and require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate, please contact drakeinstitute@osu.edu. Requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the event, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.

All members of the university community are welcome in Drake Institute activities, programs, services, and employment —regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law.

Institute for Teaching and Learning programming is offered in accordance with university guidelines associated with in-person and remote activities. The Institute will inform registrants of delivery modifications should those guidelines change.

Click here for more information and to register: https://ohiostate.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/b2d5f607-841e-49f0-bbb0-2bec8263c110

Reminder – Invitation to GLCACS 27th Annual Conference

This is a reminder to register for the 27th Annual Conference, taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Abbott’s Conference Center in Abbott Park, IL.The conference will feature

  • Invited Plenary Speeches
  • Career development panel discussions
  • Career Networking (Career Fairs and Free Lunch).
  • Student Research Presentation Contest

Free online registration is open till April 21, 2025 and more details can be found in the attached flyer and on GLCACS website.

The Student Research Presentation Contest session will honor outstanding researchers with prestigious certificates and cash awards ($250 top prize)! This session provides young generation scientists and engineers the chance to engage in the professional exchanges and polish their presentation skills. Application is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdocs in STEM fields. The contest guideline is posted online and the application deadline is March 28, 2025.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your network and advance your research career! Please feel free to contact us through greatlakecacs@gmail.com for any questions.

Ohio Hydrogen Technology Forum

The Ohio Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Coalition, in partnership with The Ohio State University, will be hosting the first annual Ohio Hydrogen Technology Forum. The forum will be held June 6th at Ohio State’s brand-new Energy Advancement and Innovation Center (EAIC) at 2281 Kenny Road, in Columbus from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Please plan to join us for presentations and Q/A sessions with these confirmed leading academic and industry hydrogen technology developers in Ohio:

 

Also confirmed to speak

Paul Matter, Ph.D. – President, pH Matter, CEO Power to Hydrogen

Scott Swartz, Ph.D. – Co-Founder and CTO Nexceris

Jeff Ellis, Ph.D. – Senior Technology Leader, EWI

Bruce Bauchmire, Director, Renewable Energy Services at DLZ Corporation, International Operations

Andrew Smeltz, Ph.D. Director of R&D, De Nora USA

Complete bios and presentation titles are on our website

Agenda here

Reminder: Currently Accepting for NRC Research Associateship Programs!

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine maintain a database of more than 1,600 research opportunities and administer postdoctoral and senior research awards at participating federal laboratories and affiliated institutions at locations throughout the U.S. and abroad.

We are seeking highly qualified candidates who hold, or anticipate earning, a doctorate in a variety of fields of science or engineering. Degrees from foreign universities should be equivalent in training and research experience to a doctoral degree from a U.S. institution. Citizenship eligibility varies among the sponsoring laboratories.

Application deadline dates (four annual review cycles):

  • May 1
  • August 1
  • November 1*

 If a deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the deadline is moved to the next business day. 

Research Associates have the opportunity to:

  • Conduct independent research in an area compatible with the interests of the sponsoring laboratory
  • Devote full-time effort to research and publication
  • Access the excellent and often unique facilities of the federal research enterprise
  • Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers at the sponsoring laboratories

Award benefits include:

  • Stipends ranging from $45,000 to $108,000; may be higher based on experience
  • Health insurance (including dental and vision)
  • Relocation assistance for Research Associates who will be on tenure for at least six months and who at the time of award reside more than 50 miles from the host laboratory
  • Professional travel allowance

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender identity, or national origin.

For detailed program information, to search Research Opportunities, and to contact prospective Research Adviser(s) visit www.nas.edu/rap.

U.S. Department of Energy – Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program provides funding for Ph.D. candidates in the physical sciences to conduct part of their thesis research at a U.S. DOE National Laboratory. This is an excellent opportunity for accessing cutting edge instrumentation and facilities that may enhance the research of your faculty and the training of your students.

Applications to the program require a research proposal prepared by the graduate student under the supervision of their Ph.D. thesis advisor, and the deadline of the current solicitation is May 7, 2025. More information is available at: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr

Open 2025 – 2026 Graduate Associate Positions with the Drake Institute

The Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning is currently seeking to hire several Graduate Instructional Consultants (GTAs) to begin work with the institute in Autumn 2025. Consultants provide individual instructional consultations to graduate student instructors on campus, develop and facilitate workshops and learning communities on pedagogical topics for a graduate student audience, and assist staff at the institute in other research tasks, including the development of teaching and learning resources.

50% FTE (20 hours/week) and 25% FTE (10 hours/week) positions are available. The 50% positions are considered full time employment for a graduate student and include a tuition waiver. The 25% positions may be most useful for graduate students who would like to supplement an existing GRA, GTA, or GAA position with additional funding. Employment as a Graduate Instructional Consultant may be of interest to graduate students who intend to seek teaching-focused academic positions as well as those exploring alternatives to traditional academic employment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by April 13th, 2025.

More information about the positions, as well as instructions for submitting an application, are available at the links below:

Any questions about the position can be directed to Erin Mercurio, the institute’s Assistant Director for Graduate Initiatives, at Mercurio.40@osu.edu.

 

Save the Date: Ohio State Materials and Manufacturing Conference kicks off April 30

Save the Date:
Ohio State Materials and Manufacturing Conference

April 30 – May 1, 2025

The Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research (IMR) is excited to announce the 2025 Ohio State Materials and Manufacturing Conference. This year’s event will showcase materials-allied research in a series of sessions organized by leading research centers at Ohio State. University faculty, staff and students, as well as government and industry researchers and leaders, are invited to join us for the two-day event, which includes a poster session, keynote session, and technical talks covering a wide range of advancements in key areas of science and technology.

Register Here

 

 

On-Campus Employment Opportunity: Technology Commercialization Ambassador Program

OSU Innovation and Commercialization is looking for part-time Graduate Associates for the summer semester (May 5th – August 15th, 2025) that are interested in working in the office for an additional 25% GA appointment. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in an exciting scientific career path and learn about how OSU is transferring its research and innovations to the marketplace. 

Eligibility requirements for this appointment:  

  • Must be a current OSU graduate student with an existing 50% FTE GA appointment for the upcoming summer semester. 
  • Principal investigator/supervisor/funding source must be supportive of the GA pursuing this additional 25% appointment. 
  • Due to U.S. export control regulations governing information, technology, and facilities accessed during the performance of work, applicants must be: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; or (4) individuals otherwise described as “protected individuals” pursuant to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b). 

Desired qualifications: 

  • 2 years of relevant experience in independent translational research.
  • Experience with experimental design, peer-reviewed publications, scientific collaboration, and scientific presentations.  
  • A deep interest in early-stage technology commercialization and scientific communication.

If you are interested, please get more details and apply by March 21st at this Workday link, and contact Joe Sharick at sharick.4@osu.edu with any questions.