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Thursday, March 25, 2021

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Headline news

15th annual International Scholar Research Exposition

Supported by the Office of Research and the Office of International Affairs, the International Scholar Research Exposition showcases some of the world-class research undertaken by the more than 1,600 international visiting scholars at Ohio State. This year, the exposition will take place online, where 10 scholars will showcase their research through short videos. The videos are available to stream via YouTube.

Grants and funding

Funding earned to drive fuel economy improvements

Ohio State has received $5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to optimize fuel economy in connected and automated vehicles. This is Ohio State’s second project to be funded through ARPA-E’s Next-Generation Energy Technologies for Connected and Automated On-Road Vehicles (NEXTCAR) program. Research will be led by Ohio State’s Center for Automotive Research.

Health and wellness

BeWell Live

The Student Life Student Wellness Center's BeWell Hut is now virtual. Join us for BeWell Live, a casual and interactive opportunity to chat with Wellness Ambassadors for BeWell Live and learn from other students about alcohol, other drugs, healthy relationships, nutrition, safer sex and stress. All attendees will be entered to win a prize. Join us twice weekly through April 15.

Join us for a mindfulness break

Join Dr. Maryanna Klatt and Wexner Medical Center's Gabbe Health and Wellness Initiative for a 30-minute mindfulness break March 26 at noon. Everyone is welcome; no experience or registration is necessary. Click below to join the live Zoom session and focus on your well-being. Meeting ID: 973 8914 3788. Password: 252619.

New 403b and 457 Plan options begin 2021. Retirement Strategies, Ltd., is offering a complimentary consultation with Certified Financial Planners® to provide additional perspectives on these upcoming plan choices. Our advisors are available to discuss other important issues including STRS-OPERS Retirement Benefits, defined benefits and ARP plans, Social Security and health care. To schedule, simply email Jerry Snyder here or call 614-799-8668. Retirement Strategies, Ltd. is a Registered Investment Advisor. For a full description of the firm and our services, please ask us for a copy of our Form ADV Part 2A. This also can be accessed here.

Courses/training

Virtual summer camp for high school students

Do you know any students who would like to learn more about pharmacology and its relationship to health and disease? This event is for them! Pills, Potions and Poisons will take place July 12-16. It is designed for high school students (grades 9-12). Students do not need to be local to Ohio since the program will be held virtually this year.

Advancing Gender Equity in Medicine lecture

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Wexner Medical Center’s Anti-Racism Action Plan leaders, Women in Medicine and Science, the Center for Primary Care Innovation and Transformation in the Department of Family and Community Medicine and the College of Medicine’s Black Women in Medicine group have collaborated for a series on intersectionality. The last lecture of the series, offered March 29, is titled “What’s Your Gender Identity Inclusivity Plan?” The discussion will feature Kim Doran, director of Instructional Support Services and chief of staff in the Student Athlete Support Services office.

The Ohio State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers mental health awareness workshop for managers on April 14. Register for a two-hour workshop designed for managers to gain awareness and understanding about mental health in the work place. Learn the signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety and substance abuse; how to identify warning signs of suicide; how to support coworkers who may be experiencing mental health difficulties; and where to find treatment and resources. This is an interactive workshop with participant discussion. Click here to register.

Opportunities

OSUYPN ERG leadership board applications

Are you interested in becoming more involved with Ohio State's Young Professionals Network Employee Resource Group (OSUYPN ERG)? Positions are open for the FY22 term (July 2021 to June 2022) in events, program planning, communications, mentorship, assessment and more. Vice chair positions will serve a two-year term (July 2021 to June 2023). During the second year, vice chairs will roll into the chair position of the supporting role. Applications are due tomorrow.

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