November 21, 2022

Join us to learn and discuss our path forward to create a future without waste or pollution!

Agenda

Envisioning a Circular Bioeconomy: Challenges and Opportunities

Jonathan Male, Co-director, Washington State University-Pacific Northwest National Lab (WSU-PNNL) Bioproducts Institute

Addressing Research Gaps Needed to Achieve a Circular Bioeconomy 

Ajay Shah, Professor, Ohio State University 

A Stakeholder Perspective on Moving Toward a Circular Bioeconomy 

Barry McGraw, Director, Product Development and Commercialization, Ohio Soybean Council

Envisioning Circularity at Ferm Solutions/Wilderness Trail Distillery

Pat Heist, Co-owner and Chief Scientific Officer, Ferm Solutions and Wilderness Trail Distillery

Panel discussion and Q&A with speakers 

Moderated by Denny Hall, Faculty Emeritus Ohio State University

Registration

To learn more about the program, details of the event, and register, visit the link here! The cost of the event will be $25 a person.

Fisher Homes will host a shadow day available to all students on December 8th. All are welcome, but priority will be given to those interested in residential construction depending on space availability.

Lunch will be included, and transportation annpoucements will come at a later date.

Email Jeff Suchy if interested in this exciting opportunity!

This program offers an incredible opportunity for sophomores and juniors to participate in a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. 

What is the DAAD-RISE program?

• Students are matched with a German host university or institute according to their area of interest (biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a closely related field)
• DAAD provides students a monthly stipend for three months to help cover living expenses
• Host universities, universities of applied sciences (UAS) and institutes provide housing assistance and match students with Ph.D. student mentors or researchers (only UAS)
• German language is not required and the working language will be in English

Who is eligible?

• Undergraduate students currently enrolled at a university/college in the United States, Canada, the UK or Ireland in the field of biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences or engineering (or a closely related field)
• An undergraduate who will have completed at least 2 years of a degree program by the time of the internship placement
• Students must prove that you will maintain undergraduate status after the internship has taken place (Because of these eligibility requirements, usually sophomores and juniors apply.) 

How can I learn more?

• Begin with the DAAD-RISE website
• Register in the RISE Germany Internship Database here(The DAAD-RISE database opens for registration Nov. 1 and applications are due Dec. 15.) 
• Identify your potential interests and reach out to fellowships@osu.edu for help with your application.

Looking to hire a Research Assistant 1 to provide support for field- and laboratory-based soil and water resources research.

Responsibilities will include participation in year-round edge-of-field data collection; installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of field instrumentation; and providing logistical support for Extension and outreach work. 

Students may apply through Workday. Please contact Dr. Vinayak Shedekar at shedekar.1@osu.edu with any questions.

We are looking for a motivated and qualified student with electronic and communication background to work with a diverse team developing a virtual fencing system for an animal. This project has the potential to make a significant impact on how animals are raised to improve agricultural sustainability. More than one-third of U.S. land is used for pasture—by far the largest land-use type in the contiguous 48 states. The virtual fence device we are developing is expected to be used by farms and ranches of all sizes.

The student should have a background in electronics circuit design, expertise in microcontroller hardware, programming of microcontrollers, and an understanding of telecommunication protocols. 

Qualifications

Applicants should have an undergraduate or M.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering with an emphasis on electronics. The student is expected to have hands-on experience with circuit design, PCB design, troubleshooting of electronic circuits and some engineering shop skills.

Financial Support

The successful candidate will receive tuition, stipend, health insurance and financial support to participate in a relevant conference each year.

Location

The research will be primarily conducted in Moscow, Idaho. 

Timeline

The review of applicants will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Starting dates can be flexible but preferable by the spring semester or early summer of 2023. 

Apply

For preliminary evaluation, please send your resume, unofficial transcript, and one-page research interest to Dr. Dev Shrestha at devs@uidaho.edu . Or Apply directly to Biological Engineering Program by following the link.

Thrive Companies, one of Columbus' largest real estate development companies, is excited to announce that they will be offering an 8-10 week internship for construction services students in the summer of 2023!

Ideal candidates for this internship are driven, team oriented, senior level students who are looking for hands-on, real world experience!

More information and the online application will be released in November. However, in the meantime, interested students are encouraged to explore the company website to learn more about Thrive!

We are a Premier Commercial Concrete Contractor in the Central Ohio area. The successful candidate will assist the Estimating staff with all aspects of estimating, including quantity takeoff, pricing and bidding of commercial concrete projects ranging from 100K – 5 million dollars. This is a full-time position but we would be open to a senior who could work for us part-time until they graduate and could come on full-time.

We are a family-owned, family-oriented company that cares about our work, our customers, our communities, and each other. We’ve been active in the Central Ohio commercial construction market since 1990 and we’ve built a solid reputation for being quality driven, dependable, safe, honest, ethical, and equitable.

Apply on the company website!

Technical interviews are common for engineering, science, or software roles. These interviews assess your technical ability for a role and your knowledge in your chosen field.

Technical interviews are designed to assess problem-solving skills, communication, and ability to think under pressure. These interviews give employers insights as to how you would solve real-world problems at work. 

Use these resources to get ready for your technical interview:

Technical Interview Video

Technical Interview Blog

Looking to become a peer tutor? We’re looking for upper-class students who have received a B or higher in math, chemistry, physics, or biology courses. Check out our application at go.osu.edu/peertutorjob.

This program offers a scholarship of up to $7,000 to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment. In addition to the scholarship funds, awardees attend a 5-day Udall orientation with other scholars, elected officials, and environmental and tribal leaders in August 2023 in Tucson, Arizona and gain lifelong access to a network of environmental professionals and Native American health and tribal policy professionals through the Udall alumni listserv. 

The environmental category is open to all sophomores and juniors planning careers that address and impact environmental issues on a local, national, or global scale. To apply in the tribal policy/health care category you must be a sophomore or junior who identifies as Native American or Alaskan Native and be planning a career which will enable you to make a difference for tribes and Native Americans or will enable you to address and impact health care for tribes and Native Americans. 

On Thursday, December 1^st at 2-3 pm via Zoom, the Undergraduate Fellowship Office is holding an information session and workshop for the Udall Scholarship for undergraduate students in their sophomore and junior year. We’ll discuss the objectives of the award, eligibility requirements, and application components. Participants will also engage in guided brainstorming processes to generate content for their application essays. Register on Zoom here.

The President’s Buckeye Accelerator supports student founders prepare a startup for launch. The program, directed by the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship, helps student founders prepare a startup for launch with $50,000 in funding as well as mentorship, community, and the opportunity to build skills. 

Applicants will first complete a six-week Boost Camp from January - February 2023. Six student ventures from Boost Camp will be selected for the year-long accelerator and awarded funding to advance their startup concept. The program is open to all Ohio State students enrolled in a degree-seeking program with a graduation date of May 2024 or later. 

The deadline to apply is November 20. For more information and to access the application, visit the website here!

Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry is pleased to announce a new resource to connect students with faculty research projects across campus. We reached out to faculty conducting research in both STEM and Humanities to compile a list of ongoing opportunities that are open to undergraduate students. This information is now on a new tab, Ongoing Faculty-Led Projects under "New Researchers".

Students will still need to send emails of interest to professors, but the list includes:

• Lab/Project Name
• Brief Description
• Student Requirements
• Website Link (if applicable
• Who to Contact to Apply

Additionally, see our Research Postings page for new, specific research positions that faculty are looking to fill. This is not a comprehensive list, so check back often for new postings.

Make your resume stand out with the premier sustainability designation called the LEED Green Associate! LEED is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. As buildings can become LEED Certified, people can become LEED accredited! The best way to break into the sustainability space is to attain the LEED Green Associate. It also shows employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field. Since the LEED GA exam doesn’t have a stellar pass rate, the value of the extra letters behind your name will carry even more weight.

Our engaging webinars have helped over 10K students and professionals learn the material cold AND clear the exam with a very high passing rate. The LEED Professional Designation has helped past participants attain internships and jobs and now is a great time to add this credential.

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Webinar and Online self-paced options:

I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:

1. September 10 2022 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST 

2. October 1 2022 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST  

3. October 29 2022 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST

4. November 12 2022 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST

5. December 1 2022 – 5:00PM – 9:30PM EST

6. December 17 2022 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST  - OR -

7. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

A. LEED AP BD+C (Level 2) – On-Demand

The above options (1-7) are all identical.

Register for a live webinar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here - https://leadinggreen.com/online

This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. The USGBC charges a $100 (reduced for students) fee for the actual exam which can now be taken online from home. Save money by reserving your spot today and make a positive difference in your career!

Cost: $200 - Students can use the coupon code ‘green’ for $50 off (Discounted course price $150)

Save your seat by registering here for our live or self-paced options - https://leadinggreen.com/online

Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at lorne@leadinggreen.com and for those new to LEED, here is a short introduction to it - https://youtu.be/X9FUJpIW9bI