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Student Newsletter: August 31, 2020

  1. Student Org of the Week- Agribusiness Club

    For more information on the Agribusiness Club, see here.

  2. Pet of the Week

    Nocturne is a 4-year-old shorthair cat. Bethany adopted her after assisting her birth at the Union County Humane Society, where her mother had been surrendered. She loves treats, snuggles, and when Bethany sings her favorite song, "Nocturne" by Celtic Woman. 

  3. Keeping Calm During COVID

    Want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city? Try checking out the exciting trails Hocking Hills State Park has to offer only an hour away from campus! 2nd year students Allison Sanders, Victoria MacLeod, and Mariah Lashley spent the afternoon hiking their favorite trails, spotting local wildlife, and enjoying the sights of the great outdoors. The park has multiple trails, perfect for hikers of all experience levels!

  4. Lemelson-MIT Student Prize

    The 2021 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize application has an upcoming deadline of September 25, 2020

    The Lemelson-MIT Student Prize recognizes students at any U.S. college or university who have tested prototypes of technology-based inventions in healthcare, food/water and agriculture, transportation and mobility, and consumer devices and products. Teams of undergraduate students must apply with one invention and individual graduate students must apply with two or more inventions. Inventions are not limited to class projects or thesis work, and any side/personal projects could also be considered. Patents are encouraged but not required. In each of the four categories, undergraduate team winners are awarded $10k and graduate student winners are awarded $15k. In addition, winners receive a national media campaign, exposure to investment and business communities, and a paid trip to an awards celebration.

    The online initial application has minimal requirements and is due by September 25, 2020. Students should review our Application Info Packet for complete details about the application process and eligibility requirements. Click here for more information to apply.

  5. MATH 2010S Hidden Figures

    Math 2010s is a GE: Open Option, Service Learning mathematics course, and will only be offered in the Autumn 2020 semester during the 2020-2021 academic year (if the enrollment minimum is met.) We hope that you will encourage your scholars to consider signing up for this course in the Autumn and show support for a math class the centers the stories of black and other persons of color in STEM. It would be ideal for anyone interested in history and/or STEM.

    Please feel free to reach out to Ranthony (Edmonds.110@osu.edu) or John (Johnson.5316@osu.edu) if you have any further questions. 

    About the course

     This course focuses on understanding diversity and inclusion within mathematical communities by amplifying the experiences of the black mathematicians in the popular Hidden Figures text by Margot Shetterly. Students will also be paired with local ‘Hidden Figures’ to better understand their personal and professional journeys in STEM. Last semester, students worked with individuals of color from JP Morgan and Chase, Honda Manufacturing, and the Franklin County Coroner’s Office. 

    This course only requires precalculus as a background, and runs more like a project based math history seminar, than a ‘traditional’ mathematics class. The goal was to center the experiences of underrepresented persons in STEM during the Space Race and Civil Rights Movement to provide students insights into STEM communities today, and how society shapes the quantitative skills necessary for certain job opportunities.

     

  6. New Internship Requirements

    NEW INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

    Students are no longer permitted to conduct and receive credit for an internship while not also simultaneously enrolled in a course related to the work for which they will earn credit (e.g., interning over the summer and taking ANIM SCI 3191 class the following Autumn). Failure to comply with this university requirement could risk loss of grants, funding, and scholarships, as well as expose the student to risk without access to university student services.  Moving forward, all students will be required to enroll in FAES 3191, 0 credit hours, during the term that you are completing your internship requirement.  In other words, if you are completing an internship over the summer, you will need to enroll in FAES 3191 during the summer term.  This courses is graded S/U and is 0 credit hours; although there is not a cost for tuition at 0 credit hours, there will be fees associated.  This does not take the place of enrolling in ANIM SCI 3191 or MEAT SCI 3191.  Students will need to enroll in the respective departmental 3191 course either at the time of internship experience or within a year afterwards for academic credit.  

    To enroll in this course, fill out the attached form and have it signed by your academic advisor. 

  7. JBS Executive Speaker Panel

    JBS will be hosting a panel for Ohio State Students hosted by JBS executives from either poultry, pork, beef, or corporate. During this time, executives will be speaking to students about our approach to sustainability, effects of COVID-19, current challenges in the market, and business strategy in the industry.

    Available Sessions:

    • Addressing Sustainability in the Agriculture Industry | September 16 at 3pm
    • Beef Industry 101: Industry challenges, progression, and strategy | September 23 at 3pm
    • Poultry 101: Industry challenges, progression, and strategy | October 7 at 3pm
    • Pork Industry 101: Industry challenges, progression, and strategy | October 21 at 3pm

    Only 20 spots available per session (you can attend multiple sessions)

    Interested students should email cfaes-careers@osu.edu to sign up. Please include the following information in your email.

    • Name, OSU Email Address, Name of Session(s) interested in attending in order of preference.

    Deadline to join all events is Tuesday, September 8.

  8. Joint Vet Tech Program Info Session

    Are you interested in applying to our joint veterinary technology program that allows you to graduate with not only your B.S. from Ohio State but also an A.S. degree within veterinary technology from Columbus State Community College? 

    A mandatory information session is being held for those interested in applying this year on Tuesday, Sept. 29th@ 4:00 PM.

     Join Zoom Meeting Password: 155147.

     

  9. Virtual Back 2 School Bash

    Due to University and state restrictions, we are unable to host our traditional Bash event; however, a CFAES Club/Organization Catalog has been created that provides an overview of many of the CFAES clubs & organizations.  One of the easiest ways to build your community at Ohio State is to join a student organization.  Take time this week to check out the catalog so that you can start building your family away from home.

    Before you view the catalog, you might find this “How to view” resource useful. In addition to the organization catalog, we have created a virtual organization sign-up for each organization listed.  Please check all of the organizations you’re interested in joining by Sunday, August 30th.  Most organizations will be hosting a Zoom information session the week of Aug. 31st, which would have been the week we had Bash.  See the attached sheet that lists the organization Zoom sessions by day & Zoom information to join.  

     

  10. Kentucky Equine Management Internship

    The Kentucky Equine Management Internship is planning to host interns for our upcoming Spring Reproduction and Breeding session to be held January 11-June 11, 2021 with some minor modifications to the academic portion of the course.

    Applications will be accepted (postmarked) through October 31, 2020.

    KEMI is also hosting weekly Info/Q&A  sessions for any students who might be interested.  Students are invited to "attend" any of these sessions. To attend, please email  Leslie Janecka at lesliej@kemi.org

    The Info session schedule is listed here:
    Monday, August 31 - 10am EST
    Monday, September 7 - 4pm EST
    Tuesday, September 15 - 1pm EST
    Wednesday, September 23 - 9am EST
    Thursday, October 1 - 5pm EST
    Monday, October 5 - 1 pm EST
    Tuesday, October 13 - 9am EST
    Wednesday, October 21 - 1pm EST
    Tuesday, October 27 - 4pm EST

     

  11. New Bridge Veterinary Practice

    New Bridge Veterinary Practice is looking to hire. The position is very hands-on at their small animal hopsital in Bergen County, NJ. The hours are flexible based on class schedule and virtual learning. 

    For more information, see here

  12. MS Translational Pharmacology (MSTP) Program Info Session

    An online information session for spring 2021 enrollment in the MS Translational Pharmacology (MSTP) program will be taking place on Thursday, September 3, 2020. 

    Online Master's Program for Clinical and Preclinical Researchers

    Develop skills in preclinical or clinical trial design, toxicology, safety or clinical pharmacology, or advance your career in research administration. Ohio State’s 100% online master's program: MS Translational Pharmacology (MSTP) program is designed for students and clinicians with a bioscience or animal science background. Chose from one of two specializations: Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology or Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Trial Design. We are currently accepting applications through October 1, 2020 for spring 2021 enrollment (classes begin Monday, January 11, 2021).

     

    For more information on these programs and the admissions process, please visit: https://pharmacy.osu.edu/online-programs or online.osu.edu.

     

    Online information session via Zoom:

    Thursday, September 3, 2020 (7-8p ET) 

    RSVP is Required to participate 

    Please contact Amy Cherry to RSVP and for additional information needed to access the meeting (cherry.153@osu.edu

     

     

  13. QTest Labs

    Job Description/Essential Duties: Animal Care Technician (FULL TIME). 

    An animal care technician works one-on-one with our research animals to maintain their quality of life and health while in our facility. 

    • Animal care technicians must to be able to review, comprehend and comply with all QTest Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Assurance Standards pertaining to your job (provided by QTest Labs).
    • Daily duties:
    1. Clean animal rooms and cages
    2. Feed/water all animals
    3. Administer medication (oral or injectable) as needed (training provided)
    4. Document clinical observations of each animal in the facility and alert veterinary staff of any abnormal findings
    5. Update and maintain animal records
    6. Laundry and upkeep of facility
    7. Document animal room census and temperature/humidity for quality control and assurance of compliance with regulations
    8. Demonstrate effective communication with the veterinary staff to ensure utmost quality care of animals
    • Weekly duties:
    1. Enrich and exercise animals
    2. Stock operating and procedure rooms
    3. Record vitals/weights on facility animals
    4. Sterilize animal rooms, cages, bowls, toys, etc.
    • Other duties:
    1. Receive new animals and make charts when necessary

     

    Education/Experience

    • Ideal candidates would have animal science background or previous husbandry experience with animals ranging from rodents to farm animals, or any experience with animal handling and care.
    • High School Diploma or GED is required. 
    • Background check is required. 
    • Training is available for any candidate interested in learning
    • Pre-employment health screening is required.

     

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Scientific knowledge demonstrated by previous scientific coursework, and/or prior work experience in a scientific setting is a plus, but not required.
    • Basic understanding of veterinary clinical processes helpful, but not required. 
    • Potential candidates should possess the ability to demonstrate strong teamwork orientation, oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, organization, motivation to achieve work goals with minimum daily oversight, and demonstrate accountability in performance of daily responsibilities. 

    Hours:

    Our animals are taken care of Sunday through Saturday, 365 days/year.

    Weekday hours: Monday-Friday

    • First shift: 7am-3pm
    • Second shift: 9am-5pm

    Weekend/Holiday hours: Saturday, Sunday & all observed Holidays

    • First shift: 7am-11am
    • Second shift start time varies:  12-1pm – 6pm

     

    Pay:

    • Starting pay is $11-13/hr based on experience
    • Pay increase and healthcare opportunities available.

     

    QTest Labs, LLC., is an equal opportunity employer

    Resumes always accepted during periods of not hiring

    All candidate resumes send to Ashley Stiffler astiffler@qtestlabs.com

     

  14. Pearl Market Farmer's Market

    The Pearl Market is a farmer’s market full of fresh foods and open through Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 31 E. Gay St Columbus, OH 43215. Pearl Market takes place every Tuesday and Friday. 

    Check out the website for in-person COVID-19 guidelines or to order online at pearlmarket.org.

  15. Scioto River Kayak Paddle

    Take a professionally guided kayak paddle down the Scioto River from Scioto Audubon Metro Park to downtown Columbus, and then back again. This gentle section of the river is suitable for beginners and the tour guides will be highlighting historic downtown buildings, public art, and cultural points of interest. Tickets are $40.

    The Kayak Paddle will be happening Saturday, September 5 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Scioto River Boat Launch

  16. ProMusica SummerFEST

    SummerFEST is a two-week festival of outdoor, socially distant performances taking place between August 30 to September 11. Small groups of 4-15 musicians will perform for limited audiences at four venues.

    All events are ticketed. Tickets must be purchased online prior to the concert, and will be available up until four hours before each event, or until the event is sold out.You must show proof of your purchased ticket upon arrival at each venue. 

  17. CABS Route Changes

    In alignment with recommendations from the Safe Campus and Scientific Advisory Subgroup, Campus Area Bus Service (CABS) continues to limit occupancy to support safety and physical distancing guidelines. For students coming/going to our CFAES Columbus campus, please note:

    • There are only two routes right now during the day. Additional routes are available after 7 p.m.
    • MC-Med Center Express goes from West campus directly to the hub near the Herrick Drive Transit Hub and back but does not go past our Midwest bus stop.
    • BL-Buckeye Loop: goes from the Buckeye lot (near Ackerman and Fred Taylor) in a loop that goes to the 4-H Center stop (new), Midwest campus stop (Woody Hayes), RPAC, and then back via Olentangy and Ackerman. It runs every 5 minutes during the day.

    We are working with CABS to possibly expand routes in the coming weeks. For more information on routes, please visit: https://ttm.osu.edu/news/2020/07/31/cabs-announces-route-changes-autumn-semester. Alternative transportation is included on TTM’s COVID response page: https://ttm.osu.edu/covid-19-transportation-response

  18. CFAES Columbus Campus Library and Common Spaces

    The CFAES Columbus campus Library will be open Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Information about the current services offered is available at https://library.osu.edu/locations/faes. The library will reopen for the semester on January 25th. 

    30 study seats and three public workstations are available. 

    Please contact Florian Diekmann (diekmann.4@osu.edu) with any questions or concerns.

    Landing spaces for students have been set-up to follow COVID-19 guidelines.

    A list of the CFAES common areas can be found here: https://cfaes.osu.edu/sites/cfaes_main/files/site-library/site-images/CFAES%20Common%20Areas%20for%20Students.pdf

     

  19. Libraries on Campus

    The Libraries are currently offering contact-free pickup by appointment at Thompson Library only, and document delivery through Interlibrary Services.  To see a full list of librries and their hours, see here.

    The Libraries will reopen to users on January 25, and will aim to provide services that support your teaching, learning and research in a safe and healthy environment.  Here’s what that will look like:

    Using the Libraries’ space: 

    ·         The Veterinary Medicine Library, as well as most department libraries, will operate on a modified schedule of 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday.  Thompson and 18th Avenue Libraries will maintain normal hours. Hours are subject to change. Please visit library.osu.edu for current information.

    ·         Masks are required in all University Libraries facilities.

    ·         Library users are asked to maintain a safe, physical distance of six feet apart. We have spaced out seating in our common areas and closed our group study rooms to help make this possible.

    ·         Eating and drinking are not permitted. 

    ·         The Veterinary Medicine Library’s space will have restricted seating and will primarily be used for classroom and exam space.  You can also pick up reserved books and use our computers, printers, copiers and scanners.  We ask that you sanitize surfaces after use.

    Using the Libraries’ materials:

    ·         The book stacks will remain closed to the public. Materials must be requested through the Library Catalog. Only University Libraries staff may remove books from shelves. Any books brought to the circulation desk by visitors will have to be quarantined and unavailable for up to five days.

    ·         Materials you request can be picked up at a library circulation desk, or sent to your Columbus campus office. 

    ·         Returned materials will be quarantined for five days and will remain checked out on your account until quarantine is complete and they have been checked in.

    ·         Due to quarantine, OhioLINK and Interlibrary Loan requests will be delayed. 

    ·         Print course reserves and textbooks will circulate for extended loan periods, rather than two hours or in-library use.

    ·         Requests for new materials will take longer than normal to process.

     

  20. Animal Sciences COVID Hours

    The large majority of our faculty and staff will be telecommuting during the pandemic, which means the best way to get assistance is to email your advisor or instructors with questions, or to set up a Zoom or phone call.  There will be a contact directory of email and phone # of all faculty and staff posted at the main office (AS 110).  However, we will have administrative assistants that will be in on the following days/times & locations:

    • Tuesday (10 AM – 2 PM, AS 110)
    • Thursday (10 AM – 2 PM, AS 110 & AS 221)
    • Friday (10 AM – 2 PM, AS 110)

    All buildings on campus have a directional flow that you must follow:

    Animal Sciences Building 

    • Entrance door – south between Animal Science and Parker Food Science Buildings
    • Exit door - any available exit other than designated entrance
    • South stairway to ascend stairs to floors above
    • North stairway to descend  stairs
    • Lobby area – seating will be revised to ensure social distancing (7 chairs out of 14 will be removed)
    • Elevator – one-person limit

    Plumb Hall 

    • Entrance - handicapped door from parking lot
    • Exit door - any available exit other than designated entrance
    • Stairway up - northeast
    • Stairway down - southeast
    • Elevator – one-person limit
  21. Cope with COVID

    Returning to campus and navigating a new lifestyle and way of learning can be very stressful.  Check out the Mental Health and Wellness resources and the Student Health and Well-Being Strategies and Resources.  In addition, don’t hesitate to reach out to your animal sciences advisor – we’re here for you!  We are all in the same storm together, and no one is alone.

  22. Campus Updates and Support

    The Safe and Healthy Buckeyes website is continually updated with the most current information about the university's return to campus and navigating the term.  This site features resources for accommodations related to COVID-19, daily health checks, living on campus, dining on campus, events and gatherings, mental health and wellness, personal protection, recreation, testing and quarantines, transportation, and more.

  23. University Mental Health Resources

    All OSU Counseling and Consultation Services (CCS) staff were sent home to tele-commute until further notice.The CCS phone line 614-292-5766 remains available for emergency assistance 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Students can push 2 to reach a mental health counselor at any time.

    CCS has suspended onsite and in person services, including those at embedded locations, through at least May 3, 2020.  You are still able to connect with a counselor  for a 30 minute phone or video consultation using Carmen Zoom or Skype. These consultations are offered 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday in order to check in with students, problem solve, and offer support.  Students will need to share their address/location at the time of the call.

    Students can access many self-help tools that are available on the CCS website at https://ccs.osu.edu . The CCS COVID-19 updates page linked to the website is a great resource. On that page, students will find helpful coping skills such as the mental health strategies video series. This time that can be difficult for many. All students are encouraged to check that out.

    This link also contains some great information for coping right now:https://u.osu.edu/emotionalfitness/2020/03/12/mental-health-tips-during-covid-19-coronavirus/

    If you encounter a suspected emergency situation with any student during this time, crisis support is available by calling CCS at 614-292-5766. If this happens with the student remotely located, please try to get as much contact information about the student such as name, phone number, OSU dot #, and address where they are currently located. If you suspect safety is at risk or compromised at that time for the student or anyone they are with, please call 9-1-1. They will help immediately regardless of where the student is physically located. After you have done one of the steps above, please let me know of the situation so that follow up contact attempts can be made with the student. Please make sure to provide me with the best way to reach you right now too.

    This is an unusual time for all of us. Please practice good self-care, social distancing, and stay safe. Additional information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) is available at https://cdc.gov . Faculty and Staff should also remember our OSU Employee Assistance Program https://osuhealthplan.com is still available by contacting 614-292-4700 or 800-678-6269.

    A full list of available counselors in the college can be found here

  24. CFAES Mental Health Counselor

    Did you know that CFAES has hired a counselor to support the needs of their students' mental health?  Dr. Wirt holds counseling sessions in Ag Admin Room 100 four days a week and is in Lincoln Tower on Wednesday. See the attached if you’re interested in making an appointment.

  25. Handshake

    Ohio State has switched to Handshake - a modern career development platform for students to explore career employment, internships and other opportunities, based on their interests, major and skills. FisherConnect and Symplicity (CareerEngine, Hireabuckeye, FutureLink, Buckeye Careers Network) have transitioned to Handshake.

    Handshake offers many exciting new features, including:

    • Relevant feed of job and internship opportunities
    • News feed containing the latest information from career services offices and favorite employers
    • Resources specifically matching students interests

    Student accounts are preloaded and can be accessed at http://handshake.osu.edu/, using their name.# and password. Students will need to complete their profiles with details, such as work experiences, skills, interests and organizations. Next, students can explore the many resources and tools that are available in Handshake.  

  26. Portfolium Resource Page

    The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences has renewed its partnership with Portfolium.com and will continue to provide ALL students and faculty the opportunity to create a professional, online digital portfolio. In today’s world, employers seek evidence of career-relevant skills and competencies beyond listings on a resume. Students at all levels can easily create evidence-based credentials. In other words, attaching documents, videos, audio files, graphics, coding samples and presentations help demonstrate your knowledge and abilities.

    You should have already received your Portfolium invitation with the subject: “Access your CFAES Portfolium.” The email contains a link to activate your free verified account within the CFAES network using your Ohio State credentials.  If you missed the initial email, you can also join by using the Portfolium Resource Page.

    For more information or inquires, contact Elaine Eberlin.

  27. Network with Alumnifire

    Alumnifire is an online professional networking and mentoring tool for Ohio State alumni, students and staff to exchange industry expertise and career advice. Get connected with Alumnifire and join this powerful Buckeye network.

    Learn more here

    For questions or additional information feel free to contact us at 614-292-3314 or 800-635-8944.

  28. Animal Sciences Career Services Site

    The Career Services page on the departmental site has been redeveloped to hopefully make it more user-friendly. Check out helpful resources for building a resume, writing cover letters and more. There are resume templates that can be used to create a resume in case you don’t know where to start. In addition, there is an option for students to submit their resume and/or cover letters for review, prior to applying for internships or going to the career expo. Check it out! https://ansci.osu.edu/undergraduate/career-services/building-resume

  29. Ohio State Health & Wellness Resources

    Lifebuoy

    Emergency: Dial 911
    University Police: 614-292-2121
    Student Advocacy Center: 614-292-1111
    Student Judicial Affairs: 614-292-0748
    Counseling and Consultation Services: 614-292-5766
    OSU Suicide Prevention: 614-221-5445
    Campus Advocacy Program for Survivors of Sexual Violence: 614-292-4527
    BART (For witnesses or victims of discrimination): 614-688-8449
    Student Health Services: 614-292-4321
    Office for Disability Services: 614-292-3307
    Multicultural Center: 614-688-8449
    Student Wellness Program: 614-292-4527
    University Housing: 614-292-8266

  30. Job Search Sites

    Job search

    In addition to company websites, below is a list of websites that you might find helpful in your search for a full-time position, or even internship experience.

    Ag Explorer

    Handshake (the OSU Job Database)

    Animal Science Jobs

    Ag Careers 

    Continental Search (Specific for Animal Agriculture)

    Federation of Animal Science Societies (Mostly Higher-Education Animal Science Positions)

    Equistaff (Equine-Specific)

    American Association of Zoos & Aquariums 

    American Associations of Laboratory Animal Science

    American Meat Science Association

    Ohio Hiring Management Systems

    Sciences Crossing

    VetCareJobs.com

    Kimble Group