Research rooms available for graduate students

Students in the writing phase of their degree are sometimes without a quiet place to work. They may be in a shared office space, the back of a lab, or not have space at all. The Graduate Student Commons, on the sixth floor of the Valley Library, offers research rooms to help students in this situation. Rooms are available for the length of a term and come equipped with a table, chair, shelves, and wireless access. Learn more and request a room.


Postdoc and graduate student mentoring event

Postdocs at Oregon State are encouraged to mentor graduate students in a variety of subjects – what fellowships to apply for, how to prepare for fellowships and grants, how to write a manuscript, graduate student life tips and advice on pursuing academic or industry jobs. Mentors guide students in overcoming various inhibitions of the academic and non-academic graduate student experience.

The OSU Postdoc Association is hosting a meet-and-greet pizza lunch for graduate students who are interested in finding a postdoc mentor. The postdocs and graduate students are paired according to related fields, matching specializations when possible.

Where: Heckart Lodge Classroom
When: Noon to 1 p.m., November 15, 2019

During lunch there will also be a panel discussion on industry jobs, academia, postdoc opportunities, etc.

Please sign up for this event by November 8, 2019.

For any questions, please contact Priya Chakrabarti Basu.


Get the most out of your ELL graduate students’ writing

Postponed until winter term.

Faculty, how do you succeed and struggle with fostering your graduate students’ success with writing? You are uniquely positioned to have a substantial impact on your graduate students’ success as scholars, yet the effort and time for mentoring can be daunting. In this new workshop presented by the Graduate School and the Graduate Writing Center, faculty participants will:

  • Gain a better understanding of the academic, language, and cultural transitions that English Language Learner (ELL) graduate students experience.
  • Engage in facilitated discussion about providing feedback that supports graduate student learning and success
  • Explore ways to make the most of your time when providing feedback and share strategies with your colleagues

Emphasis will be on ELL writers, but the concepts delivered in this workshop will apply to all graduate students at every stage of their writing. Refreshments provided.

When: 8:30 to 10 a.m., Friday, November 15, 2019
Where: MU 104, Journey Room, and also live webinar (45 min. lecture portion only)

Register for the faculty ELL writing workshop

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by November 8 to Karen Hanson.


Online student hardship award

The Graduate School, in partnership with Oregon State Ecampus, has set aside funding to help online students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship that interferes with academic progress. This funding is being provided to help ensure that Ecampus students with demonstrated financial need are able to continue their education at OSU. Award amounts vary based upon hardship and need, but will not exceed $1500 per academic year.

Visit the Ecampus Financial Hardship Grant site for specific eligibility requirements.


2020 PNNL-OSU Distinguished Graduate Research Program

As part of an ongoing strategic partnership with the Pacific Northwest National Lab, the Graduate School and the Research Office are pleased to announce the 2020 PNNL-OSU Distinguished Graduate Research Program (DGRP). The DGRP is intended to increase the quality and quantity of STEM Ph.D. students across the OSU system, while providing an enhanced research experience by aligning OSU faculty, students, and PNNL scientists with the unique capabilities and research programs at PNNL.

The candidates will be drawn from first year and second year STEM and related science and engineering Ph.D. students at OSU. Of particular interest are students that represent the existing and emerging areas of collaboration with PNNL. Five students will be selected for 2020 cohort. Applications are open between January 6 and February 28, 2020.

Learn more about the PNNL-OSU DGRP.


NW Climate Adaptation Center Graduate Fellows

Oregon State is a partner in the USGS-sponsored NW Climate Adaptation Science Center, housed at the University of Washington. The NW CASC Research Fellowship Program aims to support the development of science relevant to natural and cultural resource managers facing climate-related risks and challenges. To achieve this aim, the program supports research involving graduate students and postdoctoral scientists and provides instruction in the principles and practices of co-production of decision-relevant (“actionable”) science.

Proposals are due November 25, with announcement of fellows by mid-December- please see attached for complete information.

See the RFP for complete details and how to apply.


Graduate student cafecito hour at Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez meets again on November 12

New this term, the Graduate Student Cafecito Hour invites students to the Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez for a chance to connect and build community. Open from 9 to 11 a.m., on Tuesday, November 12, feel free to drop by for a free cup of coffee and to meet fellow students. Contact Sarah Garcia with any questions at [email protected].


Graduate student input on new data wizard app

Graduate students and postdocs are invited to participate in a software usability test at the OSU Libraries. The activity will include going to the Valley Library for one hour, using the software under development, and completing two questionnaires. To show our appreciation, we will give a $15 Fred Meyer gift card to the participants that complete the activities.

The online application that will be tested is called “Data Usage Wizard” and aims to help grad students and early career researchers figure out how to make decisions related to their research datasets.

Who: Grad students and postdocs When: Mid November to Early December 2019 Where: The Valley Library

More information and instructions on how to participate are at https://beav.es/ZbW.


Schools, colleges, departments, and those who work with graduate students often share the scholarship of past students with current students with links to ScholarsArchive @ OSU. But, problems arise when these links point to the old system.

ScholarsArchive @ OSU migrated to new software in November 2017 and links that point to the old system limit results to pre-2017 works.

Please check and update any links to ScholarsArchive @ OSU by making sure they point to ​https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/.

Links to custom searches can be created using the filters on the left side of the search results page, for example, here's a list of all geography dissertations.

Please email ​[email protected]​ for help with creating new links.


Fall term innovation days series

Are you working on a research project that could have societal and economic impact? Interested in learning about resources available to help develop this research into something that might attract an industry partner or a startup?

Session 1: Research impact resources 101 was on October 17

Session 2: Leverage the Federal SBIR/STTR program and other training and funding programs. 3 to 5 p.m., November 14 in Memorial Union 109

Find out more and register for innovation days.


Graduate student kickback with ASOSU

Kick back, relax and socialize on the first day of dead week with ASOSU. Come and unwind with refreshments and food and also learn how your student government and student fees can support you as a graduate student best. There will also be craft engagement available! Please come eat, share, chill and unwind to tackle finals.

When: 5 to 7 p.m. , Monday, December 2
Where: Student Experience Center (SEC) 112

For more information check out ASOSU on Facebook or email ASOSU.