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Assistance on 'Convergence' research proposals

Ohio State researchers can join a workshop on $12 million in National Science Foundation funding for research on complex problems focused on societal needs. The Nov. 4 workshop, organized by the Sustainability Institute, will provide the importance of “convergence” (transdisciplinary, stakeholder-driven) research to effectively tackle aspects of complex societal challenges.

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Distinguished Scholar Award Nomination Deadline

Nomination for the Distinguished Scholar Award, sponsored by the Office of Research, are due on Monday, October 21st, 2019.

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President and Provost's Award for Distinguished Faculty Service Nomination Deadline

Nomination for the President and Provost's Award for Distinguished Faculty Service, sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs, are due on Friday, November 1st, 2019.

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Distinguished Service Award Nomination Deadline

Nominations for the Distinguished Service Award, sponsored by the Office of Advancement, are due on Friday, November 1st, 2019.

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NSF growing convergence research, Part 2: Facilitating Collaboration Workshop

Ohio State researchers can join a workshop on $12 million in National Science Foundation funding for research on complex problems focused on societal needs. The Nov. 4 workshop, taking place from 2 - 4PM in 18th Avenue Library, is organized by the Sustainability Institute. It will provide the importance of “convergence” (transdisciplinary, stakeholder-driven) research to effectively tackle aspects of complex societal challenges.

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    September 5, 2019 — Innovation

    Ohio State tackles opioid crisis from multiple angles

    Fighting the opioid epidemic in Ohio, which has the second-highest rate of opioid overdose deaths in the United States, is considered by many health practitioners at The Ohio State University not just a professional responsibility, but also a moral imperative. Wexner Medical Center's Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program has reduced post-op opiate prescriptions between 27 percent and 60 percent across four specialties.

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    September 4, 2019 — Faculty and Staff

    Call for Applications/Nominations: Faculty Fellow in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion

    The Office of Office of Diversity and Inclusion is opening a call for applications and/or nominations for the internal search for a Faculty Fellow position (60% appointment) working with The Women’s Place Director, Jennifer Beard.

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    September 3, 2019 — Outreach and Engagement

    UITL grant supports tools for evaluating gains in intercultural awareness

    Danielle V. Schoon, Near Eastern Languages and Cultures and Melinda McClimans, Middle East Studies Center, were awarded a $2,000 Research and Implementation Grant from the University Institute of Teaching and Learning (UITL) at The Ohio State University. The goal of the study is to make the intercultural learning experience more impactful for students, while also contributing to the fields of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), and ePortfolio Pedagogies and Practices.

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    September 3, 2019 — Awards

    Smart Campus Named Winner in Social Mobility Competition

    The Smart Campus student organization was named the winner of “Moving Forward Together: Paving the Way for Social Mobility,” a competition to provide socially conscious groups and organizations with technology platforms and expertise for the advancement of social mobility. The competition was sponsored by Transitus, an Ohio-based 501(c)(3) organization focused on innovative solutions to improve access to food, healthcare, and job and workforce development for underserved populations and communities. Teams were tasked with proposing ideas on how to use Transitus technology platform for on-demand transportation and logistics of people, goods and services. The winning team receives full access to the platform as well as support from experts in technology architecture for the course of one year, valued at $150,000.

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    August 30, 2019 — Innovation

    Smart Cities, Smart Data

    Come hear from City of Columbus and Smart Columbus leaders to learn more about the Smart Columbus Operating System (SCOS) including how you can actively engage with the data and system for your research or teaching activities at Smart Cities, Smart Data on Friday, September 13 at 3 p.m. in the Pomerene Hall Ideation Zone.

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