COSMWEEKLY
THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
SPRING PLANT SALE 2024.
WINTER 2024 NEWSLETTER
Feel free to peruse the latest edition of the Winter 2024 Newsletter specifically crafted for the College of Science and Mathematics. Within its pages, you'll discover a wealth of insightful articles, captivating features, and noteworthy updateshighlightingthe vibrant academic and research endeavors within our esteemed institution.So,don'tmiss out on this opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of achievements and innovations that define our community in the realm of science and mathematics
COSM SPRING ELECTIONS
The senate election nomination and acceptance processes are complete. We are now ready to commencewiththeofficialelection.
Pleaseclickthelinkbelowwhenyouarereadytocastyourvote.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnsa0ECPlQgiGyxEvs4ttJF6wGja9viNe_RZHPCvNXYX0Ql g/viewform?usp=sf link
All ballots must be submitted by midnight Friday, April 5. Results will be announced in the followingweek.
Thankyoueveryoneforyourattentiontothismatter.
BestRegards, YanWu
COSMRepresentativeoftheSenateElectionsCommittee
UPCOMING EVENTS
BIOINFORMATICS CANDIDATES
Please note that we have two candidates scheduled to visit for the Bioinformatics position this week. The first candidate will be available today and tomorrow, while the second will be here on Thursday and Friday. Kindly review the schedule and insert yourself wherever feasible (links provided below). Additionally, we encourage your participation in the roundtable discussions. Further details and links areprovidedbelow
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1.) Robert Cooper (CV Link) will be on the Statesboro Campus on Monday, April 1, and on the ArmstrongCampusonTuesday,April2.
Research Interests: Uses computational and experimental approaches to study the intersection of ecology, ecophysiology, and genomics with applications to conservation and management with specificinterestsinsalamanders.
ScheduleLink
Seminar:Monday11:15am
Roundtable:Monday1:15p-2:00pm
2.)YongZhang(CVLink)willbeontheArmstrongCampusontheafternoonofThursday,April4,and
ontheStatesboroCampusonFriday,April5
Research Interests: incorporates computational and experimental perspectives to understand host and fungi associated with pathogenicity that can be used as targets to optimize disease managementprogramsaswellasunderstandgenomicevolutionarymechanismsunderlyingfungal adaptationtochangingenvironment
ScheduleLink
Seminar:Friday@1:00pm
Roundtable:Friday2:15-3:00p
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UPCOMING EVENTS
COURSummerUndergraduateResearchFellowship(SURF)
TheCOSMCollegeofUndergraduateResearch(COUR)invitesapplicationsforthe2024Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) This fellowship is designed to enhance experiential learning for students by supporting undergraduate research during the Full Summer Term $4000 awardswillbemadetothebestapplicationsandinclude:
$3000stipendfortheundergraduatestudent,withtheexpectationthatthestudentconducts researchwithaCOSMfacultymentorfor25hours/weekfor10weeksduringtheFullSummerTerm.
$500summerstipendforthefacultymentor
$500insuppliesorresearchtravel(fundsmaynotbeusedforconferencetravel)
Toqualify,studentsMUSTbe:
ACOSMmajor
MentoredbyaCOSMfacultymember
Formoreinformationandtoviewapplicationinstructions:
visithttps://wwwgeorgiasouthernedu/cosm/cour/andselectthe2024-2025Grantstab oremailDr HeatherJoestingathjoesting@georgiasouthernedu
ApplicationsaredueApril15,2024.
NEW PROGRAM! SURF!
SubmissionProcessandFacultySupport |Thursday,April25th,10:00am
This course addresses supplementary materials that might be included in the funding proposal process. External pieces and those that provide context for the ability to carry out a study such as data management,facilities,externalevaluation,andcontractsareintroduced
https://georgiasouthernzoomus/s/84039311783
Budgets,Thursday |April25th,11:00am
This course provides a detailed interactive guide to the processes of generating budget category items,writingaformalbudgetfortheproposal,andcraftingabudgetjustification.
https://georgiasouthern.zoom.us/s/84039311783
Post-AwardProcessesatGeorgiaSouthern |Thursday,April25th,1:00pm
Thiscourseorientsresearcherstotheworkthattakesplaceoncefundinghasbeenawarded Itis taughtbyamember(s)ofthepost-awarddepartmentandcoversresearchaccounting, administration,andotherpost-awardconsiderations IntroductiontoScienCVapplicationforonline professionalprofiles RequiredtosubmittoNSF
https://georgiasouthern.zoom.us/s/84039311783
OFFICE OF RESEARCH UPCOMING COURSES
ATTENTION COSM GRANT WRITERS!
NIHReporterTool
DoyouneedhelpfindingthecorrectNIHInstituteorCenter?
AreyouunsureifNIHfundsresearchsimilartoyours?
WerecommendthatyouspendsometimelookingattheNIH Reportertool ClickHEREtovisittheReportertool
Simplycopy/pastearesearchsummaryintothe "Matchmaker"tooltoseesimilarprojectsfundedbytheNIH.
ForaquicktutorialvideopleaseclickHERE
NSFProgramSuitability&ProposalConceptTool
DoestheNSFhaveatoolsimilartotheNIH?
Theansweris.... Kinda
TheNSFdoeshaveaProgramSuitability&ProposalConceptTool. However,itisnotas establishedanduserfriendlyastheMatchmakertool.
Tolearnmoreaboutthistool(andhowtoaccessit)pleasevisitthiswebsite.
NSFProposal&AwardPolicy(PAPPG)Update
DidyouknowtheNSFrecentlyupdatedthePAPPG? IfyouplantosubmitanNSFgrantdueonor afterMay20,2024pleasetakeacloselookatsomeofthemajorchangesimplementedbytheNSF Clickbelowtowatchthewebinaroutliningthesemajorchanges
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
InclusiveTeachingParticipantsReunion&AppreciationLuncheon
Date:Wednesday,April10th
Time:12:15-1:15pm
Location:ScienceCenter,Room2016(Armstrong)orviaZoom
TheCOSMDEICollaborativeinvitesallparticipantsfromanyofourpriorInclusiveTeachingLunch& Learn events to join us on April 10th in Science Center, Room 2016 for a reunion and appreciation luncheon sponsored by the Dean. At this event we hope faculty will share any new strategies they implemented from our sessions on Strategies of Engagement, Syllabi, Assessment, or just general Inclusive Teaching Practices while enjoying lunch and the company of your peers. As Time allows, thecollaborativeisalsoseekinginputontheplanningfortheSpring2025LunchandLearnSeries,in particular, what topics are currently the most vital to student success through our teaching.Please RSVPbyApril1stusingthisform.
Formoreinformation,contactSabrinaHessinger(shessinger@georgiasouthern.edu)
FreedomRun
Date:April27th,2024
Location:militarysciencebuilding,statesborocampus
The10thAnnualFreedomRun5K/10KishostedbytheEagleBattalionArmyROTC. Proceedsfromthe race support scholarships and additional education and training opportunities for Cadets The FreedomRun5K/10Kisafamily-friendlyevent!Weencourageparticipantsofallagesandskilllevels.
5KRun/Walk/Crawl:Participantsofallagesandskilllevels
5KRuck:Forrunners13andover,theruckdivisionallowsparticipantstheopportunitytocompete in a little more challenging event Participants must use their own weighted rucksacks, backpacks,orvestsandmustmaintaintheminimumweightatalltimes.(Females:30lbs,Males: 40lbs)Therewillbeaweigh-inbeforeandaftertherace.
10KRun:Weaskthatthatparticipantsmaintainatleastajoggingpace.Nowalkers.
Toregister:https://runsignup.com/2024freedomrun
SpringPlantSale
Saturday,April6th 9AM-2PM
Sunday,April7th 12PM-4PM
BotanicGardenAddress: 1503BlandAvenue,Statesboro,GA30460
Formoreinformation,visit: https://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/garden/events/
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