GRADUATE STUDIES NEWS APRIL 2011         Graduate Student Association Formed Student Awards Student Graduates and Exam Successes Welcome New Students! Council for Graduate Studies Updates Important Reminders Funding Opportunities Training and Career Development Opportunities Graduate Student Association Formed Graduate student leaders from The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Comparative and Veterinary Medical Graduate Program have organized their own representation, the Graduate Student Association (GSA). The GSA has been officially approved by the University and will provide representation to departmental committees and the campus-wide Council of Graduate Students (CFGS). As a result, the GSA will now provide graduate student representation to the Council for Graduate Studies. Some of the goals of the new organization is to provide self-government by the graduate students of the CVM, serve as liaison between faculty, staff and graduate students, disperse policy information from the Graduate School and the College of Veterinary Medicine to the graduate student population, and act as a clearinghouse of opportunities for the graduate students of the department (i.e. career, grant, funding, etc.). The GSA will also serve to plan, organize and develop social and programs, promote graduate student relations and interactions, and provide forums for policy and curriculum issues. Current representatives (and founding members) represent all three CVM departments and include: Paula Martin-Vaquero VCS: ([email protected]), Famke Aeffner VBS: ([email protected]), Judith Stella ([email protected]) & Andrew Bowman VPM: ([email protected]). The group is seeking additional volunteers to help them carry out their mission; please contact these founding members. Selected Graduate Student and Resident Accomplishments The following former surgery residents passed all portions of the certification examination of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and are now ACVS Diplomates:  Dr. Kate Fitzwater (Small Animal Surgery)  Dr. Shannon Murray (Equine Surgery)  Dr. Jarred Williams (Equine Surgery)  Dr. Julie Zitz (Small Animal Surgery) Dr. Lisa Berman-Booty won first place for her abstract and poster representing the Molecular Carcinogenesis and Chemoprevention program of the Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center at the OSUCCC-James 13th Annual Scientific Meeting at the Ohio Union. She is a DVM and PhD candidate in the laboratory of Dr. Ching-Shin Chen, a graduate faculty member in the Department of Veterinary Biosciences and Professor in the College of Pharmacy. Graduate Students, Residents, Postdoctoral Scientists and Veterinary Students Present Research at College of Veterinary Medicine Research Week "Advances in Veterinary Medicine Week" features Ohio State researchers presenting their latest work, as well as the annual "Research Day" in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Noontime seminars include Dr. Michael Knopp, professor of Radiology and Novartis Chair of Imaging Research (Monday, April 11); Dr. Linda Saif, Distinguished University Professor, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and the Food Animal Health Research Program (Tuesday, April 12); and Dr. Larry Schlesinger, Samuel Saslaw Professor of Medicine (Wednesday, April 13). All lectures will be held in the Veterinary Medical Center Auditorium. Research Day, April 14, features poster presentations by veterinary and graduate students vying for travel awards to scientific meetings, as well as keynote speaker Dr. Guy Palmer, Regents Professor and Creighton Endowed Chair, Pathology and Infectious Diseases, and Director of the Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, Washington State University. For more information visit: http://vet.osu.edu/research/2011-schedule-events. Congratulations Winter 2011 Graduates!  Dharanesh Gangaiah, PhD in Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Dr. Y Saif, advisor  Abdul Rauf, PhD in Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Dr. Y Saif, advisor  Kelly Santangelo, PhD in Veterinary Biosciences, Dr. A Bertone, advisor  Stacey Fossey, PhD in Comparative & Veterinary Medicine, Dr. C London, advisor  K Hope Valentine, MS in Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Dr. P Rajala-Schultz, advisor Welcome New Students!  Karla Irazema Moreno Torres will be pursuing her PhD with Dr. Garabed  Jason Couto will be doing his MS with Drs. London and Kisseberth  Brandon Forshey will be completing his DVM/MS with Dr. Da Silva Congratulations to Mary Drozd on passing Candidacy exams!  Mary Drozd (Drs. Rajeshekara and M. Saif), advisors Council for Graduate Studies Updates The Council for Graduate Studies met on April 1st with members beginning new terms after being reappointed by their department chairs. Dr. Kathy Boris-Lawrie was re-elected as Council President. The Council finalized our nomination for the University Fellowship competition and discussed some revised language regarding the doctoral candidacy exam which will be placed in the handbook. Finally, there was brief discussion about the criteria for choosing a prospective student who will be the recipient of an annual David White Fellowship. Minutes will be posted on the College intranet site. Graduate Student & Faculty Reminders – Important!!       Students MUST be registered for full-time by the first day of the quarter! Most students should be able now to register for winter quarter. For Spring Quarter, this was March 28th. If you are in a GA appointment, the college cannot pay your fees unless you are at full-time status. Failure to do so will result in late fees that the college is unable to waive or pay. For most students, full-time is defined as 10 credits or more; however, students should register for 15 credits per quarter for their first two years to ensure enough credits for graduation. Applications to Graduate for Spring quarter, 2011 were due to the Graduate School by April 8th. Please contact Janelle Henderson or Dr. Boris-Lawrie for signatures. The minimum stipend for new international students has been set at $19,608 effective January 1, 2011. Faculty should keep this in mind when extending offers or budgeting for future graduate students. If you are changing from one HR title to another as a result of a new award, please contact your dept. HR representative to determine how this change will affect your benefits and to see if there are any forms you need to fill out. Many forms are due within 30 days of the event change; failure to complete them may result in extra funds being taken from your paycheck (for example, retirement). Students who are taking any personal time off should document their leaves of absence. Please contact your departmental HRP (Lin Hess, Ann Sanders, or Ronda Baldwin) for the proper forms. Forms need to include the dates of your absence and must be signed by your advisor/supervisor. Students who have completed their candidacy exam must be continuously enrolled for 3 credits each quarter until graduation, per the Continuous Enrollment Policy. Waivers are available due to emergencies, but they must be applied for in advance. Contact the graduate school for more details. Graduate Minors & Interdisciplinary Specializations Information Session The Academic Relations team of the Council of Graduate Students is offering a new event, aimed at educating the graduate student body, about extra credentials they can pursue in addition to their graduate degree. The Graduate Minors and Interdisciplinary Specializations info session, set for 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday (4/14) in the Ohio Union Cartoon Room, is open to all graduate students, faculty and staff. Light refreshments provided. RSVPs are not required. Contact: mailto:[email protected] or mailto:[email protected] Read more > Writing to Communicate Workshop April 18th We often tell our students that, in order to make written communication effective, their ideas must be engaging and compelling, but it can be difficult to explain how to get there. CSTW is offering "Writing to Communicate" in conjunction with UCAT from 3:30-5 p.m. Monday (4/18). Learn strategies for designing assignments that make communication meaningful for students, as well as helping them to write in ways that increase the likelihood that their ideas will be easily understood and remembered. -- > Register: http://ucat.osu.edu The American Language Program Seeks Conversation Partners The American Language Program (English as a Second Language) is recruiting conversation partners for international students. Conversation partners offer students studying English the chance to converse in a relaxed and non-academic atmosphere with a native English speaker. Each conversation partner commits to spending at least one hour per week (for one quarter only) with his/her international partner. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to apply. Contact: mailto:[email protected] Funding Opportunities OSU Presidential Fellowship The Presidential Fellowship is the most prestigious award given by the Graduate School to recognize the outstanding scholarly accomplishments and potential of graduate students entering the final phase of their dissertation research or terminal degree project. Recipients of this award embody the highest standards of scholarship in the full range of Ohio State's graduate programs. The Presidential Fellowship provides financial support so that each Presidential fellow may devote one year of full-time study to the completion of his or her dissertation or degree project unimpeded by other duties. The spring quarter deadline is April 15, 2011. Students cannot apply directly for these fellowships. Nominations are made and submitted by graduate studies committee chairs. To be eligible, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.6 for all Ohio State graduate course work, have completed all degree course work by the time the fellowship is activated, and have passed the candidacy examination (doctoral students) by the nomination deadline. http://www.gradsch.ohio-state.edu/presidential-fellows2.html For more information, or to be considered for nomination by the College, please contact Janelle Henderson ([email protected]) or Kate Hayes-Ozello ([email protected]) by Friday, April 8, 2011. ___________________________________________________________ TL1 Mentored Clinical Research Training Program The OSU Center for Clinical and Translational Science is seeking applicants for the NIH CTSA TL1 Mentored Clinical Research Training Program. The deadline is Friday (4/8). For this award cycle, applications will be accepted in two different programs: Clinician Scholar Pathway and Special Emphasis Training Program in Biomedical Informatics or Experimental Therapeutics. For more information, visit: http://ccts.osu.edu/newshighlight/rfa-tl1-mentored-clinical-research-training-program T32 Cancer Genetics Training Grant Postdoctoral Fellowships Applicants are sought who are interested in multidisciplinary approaches to the study and treatment of breast, gastro-intestinal and hematopoietic cancers. The commitment to coupling basic knowledge to translational and/or clinical research will be realized by providing postdoctoral trainees with two co-mentors having divergent expertise. While applicants and mentors are encouraged to have chosen the co-mentor prior to the application deadline, it is not mandatory; the Director and co-Directors can participate in choosing the most appropriate co-mentor for the candidate after the fellowship has been awarded. Together, the primary mentor and co-mentor will provide trainees with strengths in basic and translational research, bridging the gap between these two areas. The training program will enhance these pre-existing interactions and foster intellectual and practical exchange of basic and translational concepts to cancer genetics research. Applications for these Postdoctoral Fellowships must submit applications on or before May 1, 2011. All postdoctoral applications will be reviewed by an internal and external review committee, and candidates will be selected by the end of May. The beginning date for these awards is scheduled to be August 1st, 2011. Contact Elizabeth Stranges at [email protected] or 614-292-2347. Ray Travel Awards The Edward J. Ray Travel Award for Scholarship and Service (Ray Award) encourages and enables graduate students across the university to participate in professional conferences, both in their respective fields and in the broader academic community, by reimbursing or partially reimbursing the expenses incurred by graduate students during travel to conferences and meetings to present original research. The fund is primarily intended to assist with travel expenses. The applicant must be enrolled in the Graduate School at Ohio State during the quarter in which the applicant presents research at the conference, or at least enrolled Autumn Quarter for conferences attended during the Summer Quarter. No applicant will be awarded more than $750 in a given year. The spring quarter application deadline is April 29, 2011 for Conference Dates: Summer 2011: June 10, 2011 – August 27, 2011. Contact: http://cgs.osu.edu/funding/ray-travelaward/ Training and Career Development Opportunities International Careers Week (open to all OSU students) May 9-11, 2011 http://oia.osu.edu/news-releases/1655-international-careers-weekat-ohio-state.html Registration open for College of Public Health Summer Program This year the Summer Program is celebrating its 12th year of bringing world-renowned faculty to the Ohio State campus to teach a broad range of courses in epidemiology, biostatistics and public health practice. The program begins Monday (7/11) and ends Friday (7/22). Twelve one-week courses are offered. Registration is now open and will be available until Monday (6/20). For more information & to register, visit: http://cph.osu.edu/practice/summerprogram or contact 292-2291. Critical Difference Professional Development Grants Professional Development and Women of Color Advancement Grants are available for women faculty and staff continuously employed by Ohio State for at least one year, and students (graduate/professional students with a 3.0 GPA and undergraduates with a 2.5 GPA). Grants can be used for professional development activities, research, etc. Significant financial need is a key consideration. Applications are due Thursday (4/14) and are available online. American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Institutes: Professional Opportunities for Graduate students and Post-Doctoral Scientists ASM Kadner Institute focuses on five areas: Opportunities and preparation for diverse careers in microbiology, Preparations, review and critique of research proposals, Scientific presentations and communication, Effective teaching methods, and Development of professional standards in microbiology. Positions are open to senior level PhD students and early career level post-doctoral scientists. Application Deadline: May 15, 2011. For more information, visit: http://www.asmgap.org/page01d.shtml ASM Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship aims to increase the number of underrepresented groups completing doctoral degrees in the microbiological sciences. The ASM Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship is aimed at highly competitive graduate students who are enrolled in a Ph.D. program and who have completed their graduate course work in the microbiological sciences. Students must be from an underrepresented group, including African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Pacific Islanders. The awards provide 3 years of fellowship and support to attend the annual meeting. The application deadline is May 1, 2011. Contract: http://www.asm.org/asm/index.php/education/asm-robert-d-watkins-graduateresearchfellowship.html?title=ASM+Robert+D.+Watkins+Graduate+Research+Fellowship Teaching Feedback Available for Graduate Students and Residents It is now possible for CVM graduate students and residents who teach in courses in the professional curriculum to request SETs (Student Evaluation of Teaching) for their lectures/presentations/laboratory instruction. Graduate students who lecture or instruct VME I, II, or III students in core or elective classroom courses or in laboratories are encouraged to request these SETs as valuable feedback on their teaching and instruction from which they can learn and develop further effective practices. Please look out each quarter for an email from Trudy Busby of Educational Design & Systems that asks all lecturers/instructors if they would like to be evaluated by the students – the email provides detailed instruction on how to sign up for evaluations. The e-mail will be sent out in midquarter, and students interested in the feedback must carefully follow the instructions & deadlines mentioned in the e-mail. For more information, contact Trudy Busby at [email protected] Registration Open for Annual CCTS Scientific Research Meeting Faculty, staff and students are invited to register for the second Annual Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences Scientific Research Meeting to be held 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday (5/24) in the Biomedical Research Tower. Titled "Translational Therapeutics," the meeting will focus on new paradigms in therapeutics, how to engage academia in translational therapeutics and how to best create and foster a culture of innovation. Register online by Sunday (5/15). -- > Contact: mailto:[email protected] National Conference on Diversity, Race and Learning The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, formerly the Office of Minority Affairs, was created in 1970 or provide leadership for The Ohio State University in supporting the success of minority students, faculty and staff. You and your colleagues are invited to participate in our Annual National Conference on Diversity, Race & Learning (NCDRL) at The Ohio State University. It is the University’s most comprehensive single day conference that focuses on issues of diversity and cultural inclusion and acceptance. It is scheduled for the first Tuesday of May each year. (The 17th Annual NCDRL is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2011). For more information and to register, please visit: http://odi.osu.edu/administrativeoffices/special-programs/national-conference/ XXV Symposium of the International Association for Comparative Research on Leukemia and Related Diseases The XXV Symposium of the International Association for Comparative Research on Leukemia and Related Diseases (XXV IACRLRD Symposium Tokyo) to be held in Tokyo, Japan, from September 15 to 17, 2011 entitled "Molecular Pathogenesis and Translational Research in Leukemia and Lymphoma." The call for papers page has been updated and abstract submission is now available on official website at: http://iacrlrd.umin.jp/ Deadline for Abstract Submission is May 31, 2011. Eighth Annual Ohio Valley Mass Spectrometry Symposium The Ohio Valley Mass Spectrometry Consortium is pleased to announce its eighth annual symposium which will be held April 18-19, 2011. The location of this year’s symposium is the Quest Conference Center in Columbus, OH. As in previous years, the purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for academic and industrial researchers in the Ohio Valley region to present their work, share information, discuss research problems with fellow colleagues and form new collaborations in the field of mass spectrometry. The conference format is similar to an ASMS Sanibel or Asilomar conference. We strongly encourage students to submit abstracts to present their work. The symposium provides an excellent opportunity to showcase recent work in a small, collegial environment before any presentations at large national meetings. Advance registration is due April 8. For more information, visit http://www.ccic.ohio-state.edu/MS/ or contact Kari B. Green-Church, PhD, at [email protected] Positions Available American Academy of Microbiology (AAM) Fellowship Beginning this year, the American Academy of Microbiology (Academy) will provide a oneyear fellowship to a recent microbiology PhD recipient. The goal of the AAM Colloquium Fellowship is to provide an opportunity for a recent microbiology PhD graduate to develop skills in science policy and communication. The fellow will work closely with the Academy Director on the AAM colloquium program, participating in the entire process from choosing appropriate topics, through proposal development and fund-raising, to writing colloquium reports, to publicity and dissemination. Applicants for the fellowship should have a broad interest in the field of microbiology and a willingness to learn about topics outside their own area of expertise. Exceptional writing skills are essential. The fellowship will provide salary and some benefits. The fellowship term is one year. Contact AAM website. Applications are due by April 29, with a preferred start date of June 1. For more information, visit: http://academy.asm.org/index.php/component/content/article/295 Special Postdoctoral Fellowship Award in Biomedical Research Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute (LRI) is now accepting applications for the competitive prestigious David and Lindsay Morgenthaler Endowed Fellowships that provide up to 3 years of support at a stipend of $55,000/yr. Cleveland Clinic is one of America’s top hospitals and a leader in biomedical research. The LRI is well supported by NIH funding and houses more than 150 laboratories conducting cutting-edge research in all areas of biomedical science (www.lerner.ccf.org/research). All LRI investigators are potential mentors for Morgenthaler Fellows. Applicants must have received their PhD and/or MD after May, 2006, or expect their degrees by December, 2011. Successful candidates will have outstanding research training and publication records. Application materials and a detailed description at ww.lerner.ccf.org/education/morgenthaler . Deadline for receipt of applications is May 11, 2011. Rhodes and Marshall Scholarship Competitions Do you know OSU’s next Rhodes Scholar? The Rhodes and Marshall Scholarship Committee is hopeful that a truly outstanding student comes to mind when you think of the Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships. These highly prestigious national fellowships fund two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom. Eligible students will be current juniors or graduating seniors with exceptional academic records, extensive leadership experience, and a demonstrated commitment to public service. Please forward any names of outstanding students and we will contact these students directly. In addition, faculty and staff may recommend students via our website, http://www.honors-scholars.ohiostate.edu/rhodes. The faculty selection committee will nominate the most competitive applicants to represent the University on the national level. Please contact the Honors Collegium with any questions, [email protected]. Biological Research Position at Pfizer Pfizer has the following job opening in the Biological Research Group: Manager, Livestock Biologicals, Global Development and Operations, Veterinary Medicine Research and Development. Location - Kalamazoo, MI. Responsibilities: 1. leading efforts in the design and implementation of livestock studies (cattle and swine) to test the safety and efficacy of biological products. This includes obtaining clinical samples, conducting clinical evaluations and writing of facility procedures and study protocols. 2. Collecting and maintaining accurate documentation to meet regulatory requirements for conducting livestock studies 3. interpreting and correlating clinical results and preparing reports 4. Participation on research project teams with the goal to license animal health biologics 5. Establishing contacts with external experts and third party contractors for the conduct of livestock studies 6. Up to 25% travel is required. Qualifications: Educational background - Minimum DVM or BS/MS; -Desirable - PhD or DVM with post-graduate training For information, visit: http://www.pfizer.com/careers/find_career_pfizer/ and enter Position Job ID: 949361 Anatomic Pathologist, Colorado State University The Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is seeking applicants for an anatomic pathologist to fill an annually renewable special appointment faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology. Qualifications include a DVM degree or equivalent and advanced training in anatomic pathology. American College of Veterinary Pathologists board certification is preferred, although board eligible candidates will be considered. Applicants motivated to pursue a career in diagnostic pathology in an academic setting will be given preference. The position involves a 70% commitment to service activities of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, a 20% commitment to teaching and 10% creative activity in the Department. The successful candidate will share necropsy and biopsy service rotations with 9 other pathologists and instruct veterinary residents and students enrolled in the professional veterinary medical curriculum. Scholarly activity can include publication of natural disease investigations or collaboration in hypothesis driven research programs. Applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and 3 letters of reference to Ms. Ida Tieman, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, 1619 Campus Delivery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 80523-1619. Ms. Tieman can be contacted at: [email protected], tel 970-491-3228; fax 970-491-0603. For more information about the position contact Gary Mason, Search Chair at 970-297-5128 or by email: [email protected]. Review of applications will begin June 15, 2011 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology website is visible at: http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/mip/ and the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at: http://www.dlab.colostate.edu/ Research Associateship Awards at the National Research Council The National Research Council has conducted the Research Associateship Programs in cooperation with sponsoring federal laboratories and other research organizations approved for participation since 1954. Through a national competition, the NRC recommends and makes Research Associateship awards to outstanding scientists and engineers, at the postdoctoral and senior levels, for tenure as guest researchers at the participating laboratories. A limited number of opportunities are available for support of graduate students in select fields. Participating laboratories receive a stimulus to their programs by the presence of bright, highly motivated, recent doctoral graduates and by senior investigators with established records of research productivity. New ideas, techniques, and approaches to problems contribute to the overall research climate of the laboratories. Indirectly, Associateships also make available to the broader scientific and engineering communities the excellent and often unique research facilities that exist in the sponsoring laboratories. The NRC makes Research Associateship awards at the Postdoctoral and Senior researcher level and Fellowship awards at the Masters, Doctorate and Postdoctoral levels. For information, visit: http://fundingopps.cos.com/alerts/128608 Upcoming Deadlines for Spring Quarter: Spring Quarter Classes Begin Deadline to add/drop classes on-line Application to Graduate Due Presidential Fellowship nominations Due Final Oral Exam Report Due Thesis/Dissertation submission deadline End of Quarter Deadline Spring Commencement Monday, March 28, 2011 Friday, April 1, 2011 Friday, April 8, 2011 Friday, April 15, 1011 Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Friday, June 17, 2011 Sunday, June 12, 2011 HOLIDAYS (University and Offices Closed) Memorial Day Monday, May 30, 2011 For comments or suggestions for our newsletter, please contact Janelle Henderson, Graduate Program Coordinator, at [email protected]