CSM instructor W. Mac Ware was surprised in his class last Thursday with a visit from friends, family, and colleagues to present him with the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio 2018 Cornerstone Award. This award "honors an individual who exemplifies outstanding service and commitment to the local construction industry and community." More information coming soon. Congratulations Mac!

The Aspiration for Women's Advancement and Retention in Engineering and Sciences (AWARES) program graduated its third class of program participants. Over the course of the academic year, students meet with their peers and one-on-one with a mentor to discuss important topics facing women in science fields.

If you are interested in joining AWARES next year or want to learn more, contact Dr. Gonul Kaletunc.

ASHRAE Columbus Chapter: Scholarship Award Application to both senior high school students or college students. This $1,500, non-renewable, award opportunity is established for any current who plans to pursue a career in Engineering.

 Download the scholarship criteria and application here .

The Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory provides hands-on learning opportunities for students, just steps away from campus.As a college team plans for the future of this space, it’s critical to hear studentideas and opinions. What would make Waterman a premiere learning space for students? What principles should guide educational efforts at Waterman?

Join us for pizza and conversation.

The Precision Ag Program is currently seeking a student app developer. More information about the position can be found below!

Goal: 

Development of an app for agricultural applications, specifically using image acquisition and processing

Ideal candidate:

Proficient in Swift and/or Java

Previous app development experience

Ability to build app based on provided framework

Benefits:

Competitive wages and flexible hours

Fun teammates and collaborative work environment

Contact:

Interested students should send a resume to Trey Colley ( [email protected] ).

Matrix Service Company is an industrial construction company in the energy sector seeking graduates to enter their Emerging Leaders Program. ELP participants travel to different sites to gain real world experience. Learn more about this opportunity here. To ask questions and apply, contact Brandy Bousquet, Sr. HR Advisor at [email protected] .

The Farm Science Review is looking fill summer student positions and continuation of work into the Fall Semester.

Farm Position Description:

Operation of equipment including tractors, mowers and hand tools; Maintain grounds and field crops; Minor maintenance (preventative and repairing) of buildings and equipment; Assist with the set-up and tear down of Farm Science Review; Ability to work in team environment. 

Benefits:

Qualifications: 

Pay rate:

Contact Matthew Sullivan, Superintendent MCAC, [email protected]

Undergraduate technical and research position available working with Dr. Larry Brown starting second half of spring semester and for the summer. Projects focus on drainage water management demonstration and applied research projects at Waterman Lab and several Northwest Ohio Counties. Specific project components include wood-chip bioreactors for nitrate and phosphate filters to treat agricultural drainage waters; setting up monitoring equipment, collecting water samples, etc. Possibilities for more than one student. Please contact Dr. Brown (Office is 214) at  [email protected]  or 614-292-3826.

If you could change one thing in this world, what would it be? The President’s Prize is the highest recognition Ohio State bestows on undergraduate students committed to social change, providing two graduating seniors the crucial connections and financial support they need to advance innovative ideas for change in their first year after graduation. Round one applications are open now and due by Friday (7/13). In-person and online information sessions will be held in April, May and June.

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