Month: September 2022

Got an Interdisciplinary Research idea? GSIRI wants to fund it! Submit your ideas by September 25

The Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Research Initiative (GSIRI), funded by Dean Don Pope-Davis, offers EHE graduate students an opportunity to collaborate in interdisciplinary research. The chief mission of GSIRI is to enhance collaboration, creation, and contribution amongst diverse graduate student burgeoning expertise in order to address the pressing educational issues that exist in our society.

This is the 4th year of the program, and we once again have $10,000 available to foster graduate student-led interdisciplinary research across EHE. Former participants have described GSIRI as “the most formative academic experience” they’ve had during their time at OSU, and we want to extend the same opportunity to YOU! GSIRI provides a wonderful chance for you to accelerate the development of your research skills and pursue your passion projects. To read more about the program and to see what projects were funded in previous years go to https://u.osu.edu/ehegsiri/funded-projects/.

What do we need from you? Submit a short summary of a research idea that you would like to assemble an interdisciplinary team to work on and specify the types of skills and subject area specialties that you are looking to recruit. Alternatively, browse the list of submitted ideas to see if there’s a team you’re interested in joining and contact the team leader!

The deadline for idea submissions is September 25 (and submitting an idea before the proposal is required for your team to be considered for the grant). Submitting your idea prior to the deadline will give you greater exposure to potential team members and is highly recommended.

If you have any questions, please send your inquiries to Julie Fitz at fitz.49@osu.edu

Warm Regards,

The GSIRI Team

https://u.osu.edu/ehegsiri/

Ramseyer Safety Notice and Guidance for All ES Community Members

As many more faculty and students are returning to campus and working more regularly from on-campus locations, we want to make sure you are aware of some recent issues and offer guidance to help ensure the safety of our students, staff, faculty, and guests.

In the past year there has been repeated attempts to break in to the QualLab suite on the 3rd floor of Ramseyer (339/341) from both the main hallway and the Commons. You may recall a message from Judith last April about increased police presence in Ramseyer. This was due to previous break ins to the QualLab, and we are requesting again additional presence due to two break-in attempts within the last two weeks. Police will likely be making nightly rounds in/around Ramseyer. If you have any questions about this, please reach out to Mark Taylor, EHE Facilities Planner.

Because of these issues and the increased usage of campus spaces, we are asking everyone to:

  • Please pay attention to your surroundings and if any physical space looks out of place (e.g., a propped open door, a sleeping bag), please notify your building coordinator (in Ramseyer that is Judith Gordon; in PAES that is Emily Martini)
  • Please make it of habit of keeping keys with you and locking office and suite doors whenever you leave the space. For instance, if you are in Ramseyer 301 suite, it’s fine to have the main door unlocked while actively present. But if you leave to use the restroom or leave for the day, please ensure the main suite door is secured (locked). Please also make sure GAs using spaces also adhere to this.
  • Add the non-emergency Ohio State Police number to your phone and report any suspicious behavior on campus to 614-292-2121.

Open CGS Delegate Seat for Educational Studies

CGS Delegate Elections

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Application Period: Monday Sept 12 – Friday Sept. 16th, 2022

Voting: Noon(ET) Wednesday Sept. 21 until 5pm Wednesday Sept. 28 2022

The Council of Graduate Students (CGS) has vacant delegate seats for our 2022-2023 academic year!

CGS is the official student government that represents graduate students on the main and satellite campuses of the Ohio State University. Our purpose is working toward a continual improvement of the graduate student experience at The Ohio State University in all its facets: education, research, social, safety, and overall quality of life.

CGS Delegates serve as constant advocates in the process of crafting university policy-making decisions. Our competitive funding programs and graduate-centered programming and advocacy support the personal and professional development and needs of all graduate students.

CGS provides graduate students with the opportunity to participate in the executive level functions of the University by serving as delegates to the Council. We hope that you will apply to fill a vacancy to represent your program if this description fits your passions and academic/career goals! Terms begin immediately in Fall 2022, and continue through Summer 2023 (unless you graduate Spring 2023, or otherwise leave your degree program).

  • Applications will close on Friday Sept. 16. After applications close, emails will be sent with voting links and information on the voting process.
  • Voting will take place from noon on Wednesday Sept 21 through 5 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 28. Graduate students will only be able to vote for delegates running in their home department/degree program.
  • New delegates will be notified immediately and seated no later than Wednesday, October 6.

Reach out to Katie Conner.280 (Vice President) with questions or for further information.

Apply at https://cgs.osu.edu/get-involved/delegate-application from Mon. Sept 12 – Fri Sept. 16.