Student Newsletter: November 29th, 2021

The CFAES student council is having a T-Shirt fundraiser! If you want to support them, you can order through this link! More information on the types of shirts they are selling is attatched. 
If you have any questions, reach out to Lydia Krage.6. 

The Interdisciplinary Program in Genetics and Genomics is the premier interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in the Natural Sciences at Texas A&M University and offers research opportunities in a diverse range of Specialties: Bioinformatics and Genomics; Conservation, Population and Evolution Genetics; Medical Genetics; Microbial Genetics; Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Genetics; and Plant Genetics. The Program provides research opportunities to aspiring scientists in these various fields for successful careersin academia, government, and industry. Completion of the Ph.D. degree requires core curriculum coursework, preliminary examinations, teaching, and the development, completion, and defense of a research project. Generally, 4 to 5 years of study is required to complete 96 semester hours. The Ph.D. degree is awarded principally on demonstrated ability to conduct significant and original scientific research. The Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Genetics and Genomics welcomes all applicants without discrimination and is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive environment where all learners, including those with disabilities, have access to university resources.

The free online application is now open for fall 2022 admissions until December 1, 2021. 

They offer: 

·      100 Genetics faculty members available as academic advisors  

·      Three rotations in the first semester to find the best fit for a permanent lab 

·      Collaborative, interdisciplinary research opportunities 

·      Access to cutting edge facilities 

·      Events to foster community 

·      Opportunities to obtain graduate certificates to prepare for specialized careers  

·      Customized training aligned to student’s career goals 

Teaching and Research Assistantships including a stipend ($30K/year), tuition and fees, and health insurance. More information can be found here.

Dr. Lisa Bielke is looking to hire a full-time lab technician in Wooster. She is searching for an undergraduate student and is in support of graduate education pursuit while working with her. 
For more information and the application, visit this Workday page. 

Kansas State University has two Graduate Research Assistant (MSc) or Visiting Research Scholar positions available in the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at the Kansas State University, under guidance of Dr. Victor Gomez Leon. Their developmental group focuses on combining fundamental physiology with applied reproduction and technologies used in dairy cattle. For more information on the duties and requirements for the positions, see attatched. 
To apply, send the following documents to vgomezleon@ksu.edu with the subject GRA/USDA application: (1) One-page cover letter including research interests, future goals, and how you fit the position; (2) Curriculum vitae including names and contact information for two professional references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

The CFAES scholarship application is open! To access it, visit this website. 
The application is due February 15th, 2022. 

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Ambassador application is now open! If you are interested in applying to be a CFAES Ambassador, follow this link to fill out the application. The application will remain open until Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Interviews will take place the following week of the application closing. The CFAES Ambassadors are a team of undergraduate students selected to represent the college to prospective students and guests, donors and alumni members at events for the college and university. If you are passionate about your experience as a buckeye so far, considering applying and sharing that with our future buckeyes! If you have any questions, please contact Hannah Zimmerman, Zimmerman.824@osu.edu, directly.

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. 

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.

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