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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.
As researchers look for ways to help forests become more resilient to hotter, more extreme climates, a new study from Oregon State University discovered an unexpected way to protect trees: Wildfire smoke. (see also Earth)
A team made up of researchers from Oregon State, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and NOAA are scanning the waters of South Puget Sound trying to uncover the mysteries of these newly discovered species in our waters.
“We’re not even close to developing standardized methods for detecting microplastics in biosolids or soils or terrestrial samples,” says Susanne Brander, who studies microplastics at Oregon State University in Corvallis. “Gathering data on [microplastics in] food systems is where [research] needs to go next.”
Jayathi Murthy, who took over as the first woman of colour President of Oregon State University in 2022 was recently in India, to connect with researchers, faculty and students in various institutions, including her alma mater, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. In Chennai she visited the IIT Madras research park and delivered a technical seminar.
A recent New York Times article shed light on how some fishing communities are grappling with opioid abuse and overdoses in fishing communities. Overdoses at sea are much more difficult to stop than on land. A program founded by Oregon State University in partnership with Oregon Sea Grant called “Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training” (FFAST) trains communities in general first aid including instructions on how to use Narcan, a drug used to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Christian Hagen, a researcher at Oregon State University and the study's lead author, said they were "surprised" at the findings. "For long-lived species, like a golden eagle, if you add half a percent back to the population and you continue to do that over time, it can become exponential growth. That was super-exciting," Hagen said.
Part of her role in science is to help others find their way into higher education, says Cristina Eisenberg, an ecologist at Oregon State University College of Forestry, where she is also associate dean for inclusive excellence and director of Tribal Initiatives. From the time she was in second grade, “I knew I wanted to be a scientist,” she says. “I grew up in poverty; I’m Latina and Native American,” she says. Eisenberg’s mother had a fourth-grade education; her father left school after middle school. “My grandmother, I think, made it through first grade,” she says. As a child she lacked food security and as a teenager she was homeless. In her “ultra-traditional Latino and Native American culture,” girls were supposed to become mothers, not scientists, she says. “So I ran away from home in order to be able to go to college.”
Enrollment at Oregon State University-Cascades is up more than 4 percent to 1,300 total students at the 4-year campus here in Bend.
A piece by OSU's Susan Shaw.
Three-week long Bethel Farm Camp led by OSU Extension Service and Kalapuya High School students concludes with students examining beehives and making carrot muffins.
Loren Davis, an archaeologist at Oregon State University who was not involved in the study, told Live Science in an email that the authors' advanced approach to this research is commendable but requires more study, particularly as no human-made tools were found at the site.
One of those researchers is Chris Still, a professor in the college of forestry at Oregon State University. He says a collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service using satellite data is revealing the swaths in the region that were most damaged.
The new draft can be viewed on the Oregon Explorer webpage or for more information visit the Oregon State University website.
Red sky at night: Visiting scholar Okan Urker provided this photo overlooking Orchard Court Student Family Housing during last week's thunderstorm.
Powered by orange: Assistant art director Phil Mcleod shared this photo of Reser Stadium the same night. We are accepting photo submissions at [email protected]. To view past submissions, visit us on Instagram at @osutoday1.
NEW! Timely Teaching Tips: Wondering about the efficacy of various teaching modalities in your discipline? Want to explore academic studies on the learning outcomes of online and hybrid education compared with face-to-face courses? See the Ecampus Research Unit’s searchable Online Learning Efficacy Research Database. It currently has 295 citations across 79 discrete disciplines from accounting to yoga.
NEW! Administrative Modernization Program (AMP) kickoff celebration: Help officially kick off AMP, an important OSU initiative that will transform and modernize our administrative tools and processes. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., presentation and panel discussion with OSU leaders at 2 p.m., with celebration to follow. July 23 at PRAx. Learn more at beav.es/AMP-kickoff.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more at 644 SW 13th St. Public sales are open to all shoppers this Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; details here. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here.
Recovery Dharma Meetings: Recovery Dharma offers a trauma-informed, empowered approach to recovery based on Buddhist principles. Meetings are peer-led and non-theistic. We welcome all those who wish to pursue recovery as part of our community. Meetings held weekly at Marigold Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. No registration necessary; offered freely and donations welcomed. Contact [email protected].
Going Deep: A Retreat for Exploring Authenticity, Purpose, and Interbeing. We invite you to look within for clarity and inspiration using specific contemplative practices and to craft a map for your authentic journey at this moment in your life. Urban retreat held at Marigold, July 26-28, guided by Joseph Bailey. Sliding scale $100-$200; register here or apply for student scholarship. Contact us.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more at 644 SW 13th St. Public sales are open to all shoppers this Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; details here. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; details here.
The Corvallis Folklore Society and PRAx Present: Rakish at 7:30 p.m., July 26 in Detrick Hall. In a performance that toes the line between concert and session music, the Boston-based duo explores songs from Irish and American folk traditions that reflect traditional tunes and chamber music. Tickets $25; students $5. Tickets here.
NEW! Deadline approaching for the Malouf Marine Studies Scholarship: The Malouf Scholarship is awarded to support current/admitted graduate students who combine societally relevant research with education or public engagement. This opportunity is open to graduate students enrolled in a master's/professional or Ph.D. program in any discipline at any college or university physically located in Oregon. Deadline: July 26. Additional details on eligibility and how to apply can be found on our website linked above. 2024 Malouf Request for Applications.
NEW! DanceLab: Dance with us in freestyle movement inspired by community and a changing selection of evocative and lively music, closing with a meditative cool-down and reflection. Co-facilitated by Julie Masters and Kate Gallagher at Marigold, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Aug. 1 and Sept. 19. Purchase class passes and register here. Contact: [email protected].
Expressive Art Experience: Join us for a full-body contemplative art experience from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 4 at Marigold. Led by expressive art facilitator, mental health therapist and award-winning artist Arooj Chaudhry. Integrate principles and practices from the Sufi contemplative tradition; art supplies provided and participants take home their expressive artwork. $120 community; $110 educators; student scholarships available. Register here or contact us.
NEW! Supervisor 101: University Human Resources invites supervisors to attend a pilot opportunity to provide feedback on the new Supervisor 101. Supervisor 101 is a 90-minute program designed to give new-to-OSU supervisors the information they need to be successful, highlighting key resources that supervisors need in their first month. This is a chance to experience new training followed by a feedback session to share insights and suggestions. 9 a.m. to noon, July 30, Tykeson Hall 111, OSU-Cascades: Register. 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 5 via Zoom (link provided after registration): Register. Contact Carolyn Warfield ([email protected]) with accommodation requests.
NEW! Coping with Election Stress: For many people, election season feels full of tension, nerves and uncertainty. It makes sense to feel stressed – especially if you are someone who is worried about how the results will impact your life and community. In this workshop, you will learn research-backed strategies for managing these difficult emotions and stress. While you cannot control all that happens during an election, there are still ways to cope and care for yourself during this time. This workshop is most appropriate for anyone who may be experiencing stress related to the upcoming 2024 U.S. election. 9 a.m., Aug. 6. You must log in or create a Lyra account to register. Register here.
NEW! Making Self-Care Work For You: When we need to recharge and feel our best, self-care can help. Yet, when we’re busy and stressed, self-care falls off the to-do list, often when we need it most. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to put the “self” back in self-care — including how to prioritize the practices you need and create a realistic, personalized plan that works for you. Noon, Aug. 14. You must log in or create a Lyra account to register. Register here.
40-Minute Flow Yoga Classes: Join us at Marigold for flow yoga, 5:20-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Purchase 1-class pass for $20 (community), $18 (educators) and $15 (students) for two 40-minute classes. Flow yoga classes include mindful and more vigorous postures and movements for flexibility and strength, deep breathing and rest. Practice in a beautiful, biophilic space with our community. Register for a class, purchase passes or apply for an OSU Undergraduate Scholarship. Contact us.
Cultivating Emotional Balance Workshop: In this two-weekend, retreat-style workshop with Jacob Lindsley and Lani Potts, we discover wise aspirations and values, learn how to develop our attention skills, and then cultivate emotional balance leading to genuine happiness and a fulfilling life. Weekends at Marigold Aug. 9-11 and Aug. 16-18. Registration open: $400 community members; $350 educators; student scholarships available. Contact us.
Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue: Learn skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional or risky topics. Discover how to speak and be heard (and how to encourage others to do the same), surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions and act on your decisions with unity and commitment. View dates for summer and fall 2024 in-person and Zoom courses here.
FourSight Mindset Reveal Workshop: How do you approach a challenge? FourSight Mindset Reveal is a new workshop presented by the Office of University Human Resources that dives deep into the way that we solve problems together. This engaging workshop helps people learn more about their own mindset, learn appreciation for how colleagues work, and together be able create a stronger team environment and reach more creative solutions. View upcoming workshops and enroll here.
LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning is available to OSU faculty, staff, and students – for free. Leverage this online learning library to hone your soft skills and technical and business acumen, and to meet your learning and development goals. Use it to supplement your curricula. Curate content to support your programs and initiatives. Click here for step-by-step instructions for how to get started, and here for tips and tricks. Be sure to check out our curated collections and toolkit for supervisors too.
Training portal: The OSU Training Portal is available to faculty and staff and located in your my.oregonstate.edu dashboard, by clicking the “Training” tab in the top right corner. Discover and search for trainings, webinars, and more – all geared towards OSU employees. Bookmark https://my.oregonstate.edu/employee/training so you can return to it often. Do you have an upcoming learning opportunity geared towards OSU employees? Reach out to [email protected] to learn how to add your event to the Training Portal.
NEW! Expanded Opportunity: Oregon Sea Grant Natural Resource Policy Fellowship. The Oregon Sea Grant Natural Resource Policy Fellowship has expanded its eligibility to include both graduate and undergraduate students with relevant coursework or equivalent experience (see our webpage for more details on eligibility). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until 5 p.m., Aug. 30. Finalists will be invited to interview between August and early September, with fellowships commencing in September or October. For more information and to apply, visit Oregon Sea Grant Natural Resource Policy Fellowship.
NEW! Preparing for wildfire: Wildfire season is upon us, and being prepared is the key to protecting your home, family and community. Check out OSU Extension's comprehensive wildfire safety resource page for valuable information about protecting yourself from wildfire smoke and preparing before, during and after a fire.
NEW! Meditation Research Study: The OSU Edwards Social Cognition Lab in the School of Psychological Science is looking for volunteers to take a self-guided, online meditation course for eight weeks and complete some research tasks for a study. The project offers $60 Amazon gift cards for completing the course and tasks. For more information or to sign up, go to: https://scl.liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/active-studies.
Automated Driving System research: The School of Civil and Construction Engineering and the School of Psychological Science are seeking paid volunteers for research studies. The purpose of this research study is to make Automated Driving System (ADS) vehicles safer for pedestrians with disabilities. To participate in one of the studies, you must identify as having a visual, hearing and/or mobility disability(s), and be at least 18 years old. Volunteers must commit 60 minutes to the research and will either wear a VR headset or a light-weight wearable device. To participate, contact Lena Breuer at [email protected] or call or text at 803-457-6630.
Volunteers wanted for blackberry study (Corvallis): Seeking volunteers age 55 years and older who are not currently eating more than 2 cups of berries per week, do not have memory or learning disorders and do not take medications that affect focus and concentration. Volunteers will consume freeze-dried blackberry powder daily for 12 weeks and will receive $100. Title: Impact of Oregon Blackberries on Cognition and the Gut Microbiome. Principle Investigator: Kathy Magnusson. For more info and to see if you qualify: https://lpi.pub/BlackberryStudy. Contact: [email protected] 541-737-3594.
Turpin presented award for outstanding work: Lucas Turpin, executive director of digital extension and inclusion at Oregon State University, was presented with the prestigious Hugi Award for Exemplary Practice from NWACC. The Hugi Award Program recognizes individuals or groups in NWACC whose outstanding work in technology leadership, innovation, deployment or support has provided substantial benefit for their institution and potentially other NWACC institutions. Turpin was nominated for his work in deploying technology to increase digital equity across the state of Oregon while elevating OSU’s research enterprise and opportunities for lifelong learning.
FYI Friday presentation proposals for Winter 2025: Does your unit have a new or existing service, process, system, policy or research you want to share with the campus community? Consider FYI Friday as your venue. FYI Friday is a program where campus partners are invited to present what they’re working on to a broad audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff. Learn more about the requirements and application process. For more information contact [email protected].
Policy updates: Controller’s Unit policies for Personal Reimbursements and University Credit Cards have been updated. Please see the Controller’s Unit Policy Program website for more information and contact the Policy Steward listed on each policy with any questions.
Online preparedness training: From the comfort of your desk, increase your emergency preparedness knowledge through OSU’s Bridge training management system. We offer short training sessions on many topics: active shooter response, earthquake/tsunami, fire preparedness and more. Take a few minutes to view the videos and join the DAM Ready movement.
Policy updates: Controller’s Unit policy for University Credit Cards has been updated. Please see the Controller’s Unit Policy Program website for more information and contact the Policy Steward listed on each policy with any questions.
Revised 4-part Social Justice Education Initiative Tier One Platform: Introducing a freshly revised SJEI Tier One Platform series; all sessions are three hours or less. Join your colleagues to explore equity and inclusion from a unique, community-building perspective. Open to all faculty, staff and graduate students at OSU. Learn more, see the schedule and register for remote Tier One Platform and Tier Two Next Level workshops here. Interested in professional development for your unit? Contact SJEI director Jane Waite: [email protected].
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! Laboratory Technician 1: The Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University invites applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 9-month Laboratory Technician 1. The Laboratory Technician 1 provides support to the Lab Manager, the Laboratory Coordinator, the instructors and the graduate teaching assistants by assisting with routine duties in the undergraduate chemistry teaching labs. Posting #P04905CT. Full consideration July 30. Closes Aug, 15.
NEW! Internal Job Opportunity: The Department of Microbiology invites applications for a Head Academic Advisor position. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The Head Academic Advisor will supervise the MB advising team and provide academic advising for biohealth sciences and microbiology majors. Posting #P08285UF. Full consideration July 31. Closes Aug. 7.
NEW! The Division of Extension and Engagement’s Partnerships Unit invites applications for an Evaluation Coordinator position. This is a full-time, 12-month, professional faculty position based in Corvallis with the potential for a flexible work arrangement. Posting #P08293UF. Closes Aug. 6.
NEW! The College of Engineering is hiring a Research Analyst 3. This position leads the data procurement and data analysis needs of the College of Engineering (CoE) Administrators and leadership to facilitate College goal-setting and assessment. Posting #P04902CT. Full consideration Aug. 10. Closes Aug. 24.
NEW! The Division of Extension and Engagement invites applications for an Administrative Office Manager position for the OSU Extension Service Wasco County Office in The Dalles. This is a 12-month, full-time, professional faculty position located at the Columbia Gorge Community College campus in The Dalles. Posting #P08303UF. Closes Aug. 11.
NEW! The STEM Research Center invites applications for a Logistics Coordinator for the Polar STEAM program. This full-time, 12-month professional position is responsible for ensuring all logistical needs of the Polar STEAM program, its partners and participants are met. Posting #P08294UF. Closes Aug. 16.
35th and Campus Way: The City of Corvallis and OSU are collaborating on a project to improve the pedestrian crossing at SW 35th Street and SW Campus Way. This work will begin on Monday, June 24 and continue throughout the summer. Starting Monday, traffic cones and signage will be in place to direct vehicles through the work zone. There will be intermittent closures of the bike lanes and bicyclists will be directed to ride with traffic as needed. Four city parking spaces will be removed on the northeast side of the intersection to accommodate a new pedestrian crossing island. A full closure of the intersection is currently scheduled for July 22-Aug. 2.
Weatherford: Construction activity related to the Weatherford A-wing Remodel project will occasionally impact areas outside the building through Aug. 30. Expected impacts include intermittent closure of the walkway on the west side of Weatherford Hall and partial closure of the bike parking area on the south side of SW Intramural Lane, across the street from Weatherford. These closures are needed for demo waste removal and materials staging.
“I drifted into a summer-nap under the hot shade of July, serenaded by a cicada lullaby, to drowsy-warm dreams of distant thunder.” ~ Terri Guillemets
Corvallis: Sunny this week, highs in the 80s, lows in the 50s.
Central Oregon: Sunny this week, highs in the 90s, lows in the 60s.
Newport: Sunny and breezy this week, highs in the 60s, lows in the 50s.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr