Announcements

Since our last Announcements much has happened and SENR is well into an engaging autumn semester. By my count SENR is offering 100 courses* this semester, EPN hosted their first program of the semester, our career development team held SENR's annual Internship Poster Forum (posters are still available outside of 210 Kottman Hall, if you missed the Forum) and our Extension and Outreach programs have offered engaging courses/programs on wetland restoration (check out some photos from the course on Facebook) and pollinator habitats (read about). We've welcomed our first SENR Seminar Series speaker, faculty have received good news that their proposed research and outreach will be supported through several grants programs (Congratulations!) and a new report has been released with updated research findings seeking solutions for harmful algal blooms in Ohio.

The next couple of weeks for SENR promise to be just as dynamic, enriching and impactful. Opportunities to learn about woodlands, prescribed fire, wildlife and aquatics (and their management) will be offered at the Gwynne Conservation Area at the Farm Science Review next week, our faculty and students will mingle amongst peers and faculty advisors at upcoming Majors & Mingling sessions hosted by our academic team, AND SENR will welcome alumni back to campus at our Open House at the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park in partnership with Stone Laboratory, the University’s Island campus on Lake Erie (if you are planning to attend, please register).

Keep reading - below are more details on these activities and other fantastic news and opportunities, including a tasty opportunity to celebrate 5 years of Ohio State Maple Syrup.  

*This estimate includes seminars and does not include all the sections possibly offered.

In the News

Alex Kushnir: from rower to researcher - Alex discovered her passion, her community for water quality science at Stone Lab’s research facility | Read more

Congratulations to ENR alum Adam Janke (’11), who received the Forestry and Natural Resources Outstanding Young Alumnus Award from Purdue University on September 8. Read more >>

Publications

Andreas Eleftheriou, Samantha Swisher, Andreia Arruda, Amanda Berrian, Risa Pesapane, A survey of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of veterinary professionals regarding ticks and tick-borne diseases: Insights from Ohio, USA, One Health, Volume 17, 2023, 100592, ISSN 2352-7714, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2023.100592.

Milling, C. R., and S. D. Gehrt. 2023. Behavior-specific habitat selection by raccoons in the Prairie Pothole Region of Manitoba. The Journal of Wildlife Management, e22448. https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jwmg.22448

Happenings

• September 16 - OWS presents the Woodland Owners and Maple Production Workshop: Is it an Income Opportunity for You? in Mason,OH | Details and registration
• September 18 - Majors and Mingling (EEDS)
• September 19-21 - Farm Science Review | Details, Ticket Information and Online Program 
• September 20 - Majors and Mingling (NRM) 
• September 21 - The SENR Seminar Series welcomes Dr. Risa Pesapane, assistant professor, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and School of Environment and Natural Resources, who will present, "An Ecosystem Perspective on Ectoparasites and their Associated Pathogens" starting at 4:10 p.m. in 103 Kottman Hall | Details
• September 21 - The Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC) welcomes Dr. Natasha Myhal, assistant professor of Indigenous Environmental Studies, who will present, "Mishigami (Michigan) and the Anishinaabeg: Indigenous Stewardship and Healthy Fisheries Under Climate Change" on September 21 starting at 1:00 p.m. in the Goldthwait Polar Library in Scott Hall 176. | Details
• September 27 - Majors and Mingling (EDPM)
• October 4 - Majors and Mingling (ENV SCI)
• October 5 - Majors and Mingling (FFW)
• October 6 - Plan to celebrate Homecoming and attend SENR's Open House at the Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park in partnership with Stone Laboratory, the University’s Island campus on Lake Erie. | Details and registration
  • Immediately following SENR's Open House check out the Trimble Technology Labs Open House. Read more about the establishment of the Trimble Technology Labs here.
• October 7 - Stone Lab Workshop 120: Fish Sampling Techniques for undergraduate students interested in seasonal agency work and fisheries biology professions | Details and Application
• October 10 - EPN Breakfast - Designing Circular Economy Strategies from within the Textiles and Fashion Industries | Details and registration
• October 12 - Ohio Regional Tick Symposium - Tackling Tick Range Expansion at the 4-H Center | Details and registration
• October 13 - OWS class Fascinating Woodland Fungi at Ohio State Mansfield | Details and registration
• October 14 - Ohio Avian Research Conference at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center | Details on the conference and registration
• October 20 - The Fifth Annual Byrd Center Symposium on Climate Change Research | Read more
• November 3 - Interdisciplinary Water Symposium - The Ohio Water Resources Center (WRC) is excited to announce that the First Annual Interdisciplinary Water Research Symposium will be taking place this year! “Diving into water research across OSU – An interdisciplinary symposium” | Details, including opportunities for students to submit poster abstracts
• November 5-9 - The Wildlife Society's Annual Conference in Louisville, KY | Details
• November 8-9 - Computational Approaches for a Just and Sustainable World Co-hosted by the Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI) and Sustainability Institute (SI) | Full details including Call for talks and posters available here
• November 13 - 17th Annual Stinner Summit (Save the Date) at Happy Days Lodge in Cuyahoga National Park in Northeastern Ohio.
• November 14 - EPN Breakfast - Plastics, we got your number! New circular economy approaches unveiling potential to make a difference | Details and registration

If you are planning an event in 2023 and 2024 and would like it featured in Announcements or on SENR's calendar, please send details to the SENR Communications Team via email at: faes-senrcomm@osu.edu

Opportunities

Ohio Water Resources Center seeks research grant pre-proposals - The Ohio Water Resources Center (WRC) is seeking research grant pre-proposals to address current water resources issues within Ohio. This grant program aims to stimulate water-related research relevant to Ohio to the point where a highly competitive external proposal can be developed. Priority will be given to proposals that address: water resilience and security, water technology, or water quality. Projects that incorporate concepts of water equity, including environmental justice and socioeconomic drivers related to water, are also sought. Pre-proposal application deadline is 11:59 PM, Thursday, September 28, 2023.| Learn more

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The Columbus State Community College Sustainability Group and the STEM Club are hosting an environmental and occupational safety career event at Columbus State Community College on Monday, September 18, 2023. The event will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on the 4th floor of the Center for Workforce Development on CSCC’s downtown campus. | Flyer here on the event and Parking Information here

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(FOR STUDENTS) Sustainability Competition: Win $60k and Travel to Paris for Free! - Ohio State Energy Partners is hosting the second ever Smart Campus Challenge!

Teams of up to four students will propose campus sustainability projects for a chance to win $60,000 in project funding. The winning team will also travel for free to ENGIE’s headquarters in Paris, France in the summer of 2024!!!

Projects can support any area of sustainability, from energy conservation, to resource management, to ecosystem restoration, to environmental policy, and more. Projects must target one of Ohio State’s campuses and support one of OSU’s resource stewardship goals, which can be found here.

The winner of the 2018-2019 challenge was the Food Recovery Network, a student organization that focuses on rescuing food waste from campus dining halls. They used the funds to purchase a car to be able to transport campus food waste. This supported Ohio State’s Zero Waste Initiative.

Applications for the Smart Campus Challenge close November 17th! Submissions will be received via Microsoft Form and will require three components: a project overview, a project budget, and a project management plan. The top 10 submissions will present at a judging event on March 2nd, 2024. There, the judges will select the best project to receive the grand prize. Check out the Smart Campus Challenge website to submit: https://ohiostateenergypartners.com/smart-campus-challenge/

Nominations being accepted for the 2023-2024 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Faculty and Staff awards

The nomination window for the 2023-2024 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff awards is open through November 30, 2023. Criteria and nomination requirements for all awards, past recipients, and the link to submit nominations can be found at https://go.osu.edu/cfaesawardnominations.

Commemorative bottles celebrate 5 years of Ohio State Maple Syrup
Each year there will be a limited amount of Ohio State Maple Syrup available for sale.  The proceeds from the sale of syrup goes towards student internships, scholarships and research projects along with maintenance and upkeep of the site.

The 2023 season was very short due to warm temperatures in February.  The result is less syrup for sale so get yours while supplies last. This year our 1/2 pint glass bottles are commemorative bottles to celebrate 5 years of Ohio State Maple Syrup | Learn more about ordering

SENR Announcements is a way to share highlights, happenings, and opportunities. We look forward to helping shine a light on your research, outreach, and teaching. If you'd like to submit content for Announcements, please send to the following Communications Team email: FAES-SENRComm@osu.edu

Announcements Schedule
September 28
October 12, 26
November 9, 23
December 7, 21
 

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