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Did you know your thesis work could be your ticket to Denver and cash prizes? Submit your application today to participate in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition. 3MT® is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia.
Applications will be accepted via Qualtrics through December 8. To apply, you will need to include the title of your presentation and a 300-word abstract. Selected applicants will be invited to participate in the preliminary round of competition.
We already know that Beavers are doing great work both in the classroom and beyond. We want everyone else to know it too. That's why we need your help. You don't have to be curing cancer to have a good story to tell (although if you are, we want to hear about it!). You simply need to be uniquely you. Want to see your face on our grid? Let us know by filling out this short self-nomination survey. Know someone who you think would be worth nominating? Nominations may be sent directly to Lauren Henry at [email protected].
The Graduate School is pleased to announce the Grad Advantage Tuition Scholarship, a pilot program launched for the 2024-2025 year, to support graduate student professional development. This award is designed to provide tuition support to students who want to enroll in select graduate-level courses that directly support professional development activities associated with the Graduate School's OSU Grad Advantage framework.
Submit an application.
Do you need help with a Graduate School service, page, or form? Are you a current Oregon State student, faculty, or staff? Join us for real-time assistance.
When: Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. (PT)
Where:https://beav.es/GS-Help
How to write a resume that hiring managers will actually read
Register to attend: Nov. 6 from 9 - 9:45 a.m. PT
This webinar is designed for doctoral students, Ph.D.s, and postdocs from all academic disciplines who are wondering:
How to unlock the hidden job market (and why you need to stop looking at job boards)
Register to attend: Nov. 20 from 11-11:30 p.m. PT
Join Beyond Graduate School for this virtual workshop designed for master's students from all disciplines who are wondering:
The OSU community is invited to watch coverage of the United States presidential election on the big screens! Whether you're dropping in between classes or planning to watch all day, the Horizon Room is your place to catch every moment of this historic event.
Memorial Union, Horizon Room 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Register for OSU Libraries' free Graduate Student & Faculty Fall Term Workshops. Some workshops are offered online and some are offered in person. Registration is required. Workshops cover a broad range of topics (GIS, citations, R, LaTeX, GIT, and so much more). For complete session descriptions, visit the workshop calendar page. Can't make it to a session? Some of the sessions have online tutorials or recordings.
December Intro to Research Data Management Workshops
Do you create or use data in your research? Looking for tips and tools to better help you manage and share your data? The OSU Library is offering Introduction to Research Data Management Workshop, an asynchronous online workshop for OSU community members. The workshop will be offered during intersession, Dec. 16 to Dec. 19. Registration required.
Marigold is the practice center stewarded by OSU's Contemplative Studies Initiative. You can find yoga, meditation, and mindfulness classes amidst other forms of embodied and intellectual contemplative pursuits.
Yoga with the Marigold Center Practice gentle and flow yoga with the Marigold Center. See the full schedule and register here. Flow yoga includes mindful, flowing, and more vigorous postures and movements for flexibility and strength, deep breathing and pranayama practices, guided meditation and rest. Gentle yoga includes mindful and gentle postures and movements for flexibility and strength, deep breathing and pranayama practices, guided meditation and rest. This class is suitable for most ability levels, and a range of props will or can be utilized to support and adapt the practice.
Classes are drop-in but require class pass purchase. Please bring your own yoga mat!
Free Monday Mindfullness Classes Sessions are guided every Monday, often rotating through month-long themes from Buddhist and contemporary mindfulness practice traditions, which provide the primary perspective and frame. Members of our teaching team: Audrey Perkins, Julie Masters, Lynda Fischer, Rick Brand, and Vicki Tolar Burton rotate to lead sessions. Consider subscribing to the MNM newsletter, which includes weekly information about the evening session and an easy link to the meeting. Pre-Registration Required. Register here.
MindLab with Hemant Bhanoo MindLab is a down-to-earth, yet expansive meditation class encouraging a spirit of experimentation and curiosity as we cultivate mindfulness and compassion and explore "inner space." Each session reviews bite-sized psychological themes and philosophical tenets of Buddhism and contemporary mindfulness. Classes held Wednesdays 12-1 p.m. through Dec. 11. Registration required.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a fellowship open to all U.S. students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex science and engineering problems. To apply, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who plan full-time, uninterrupted study toward a Ph.D. degree at an accredited U.S. university.
Submissions due Jan. 16, 2025; informational webinar and Q&A Dec. 10, 2024. To register for the informational webinar and live Q&A on December 10, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. PST, please visit the DOE/CSGF web page
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Gilliam Fellows Program supports biomedical and life science Ph.D. students and thesis advisors who, together, are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in science. Each student-advisor pair receives an annual award of $53,000 for up to three years. HHMI invites applications from all eligible 2nd and 3rd year biomedical and life science Ph.D. students and their advisors (see program announcement for eligibility details). Students receive a stipend for their thesis research, leadership training, and access to a diverse community of Fellows. Advisors participate in a year-long professional development course that focuses on strengthening mentorship skills to support people of all backgrounds. The application deadline is Dec. 5, 2024. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].
Applications are open until January 10, 2025.
The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. It supports outstanding Ph.D. students registered in a U.S. institution who wish to conduct part of their doctoral research in France for a period ranging from 4 to 9 months. Chateaubriand fellows are selected through a merit-based competition, with expert evaluation in France and in the United States.
OSU Music Technology and Production (MTP) is looking for songwriters to produce. Selected artists will collaborate with MTP student producers to record and produce a song, which will be released on an album in 2025. Submit a link to your demo today to be considered for a spot on the album. Submit your work by Nov. 24. All Oregon State students are welcome to apply.