COSM Weekly - Issue 16

COSMWEEKLY

THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

GRANT WRITING INFORMATION.

UPDATES FROM THE DEAN

TeachingExcellenceandStudentSuccess

AsGeorgiaSoutherncontinuestodevelopanewStrategicEnrollmentPlan,therewillbearenewed focusonteachingexcellenceandstudentsuccessaspartofenrollmentgrowthplans TheDivision ofEnrollmentManagementandStudentSuccessrecentlycollecteddatafromeachofthecolleges about their student success initiatives Based on the information gathered by Dr Sara Gremillion, COSMAdministrativeFellowforProfessionalReadinessandStudentSuccess,COSMisalreadyVERY activeinareawithinitiativesincluding:

TutoringservicesprovidedbytheSMARTCenter,MaSTER,andindepartments

Strongsupportforstudentparticipationinundergraduateresearch

UseofSupplementalInstruction,LearningAssistants,andotherrelatedprograms

DeploymentofCurriculum-basedundergraduateresearchexperiences(CUREs)

Engagementthroughhighimpactteachingpractices

Provenhistoryofusingprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiestofocusonteachingexcellence

TheVerticallyIntegratedProjects(VIP)program

TheCollegeofScienceandMathematicsOfficeofUndergraduateResearch

Academically oriented student organizations - tri-Beta, SAACS, ASBMB, Student Physics Society, MathClob,etc

Vibrantseminarandcollogiaprograms

ExternallyfundedResearchExperienceforUndergraduates(REU)programs

Andmuch,muchmore

There will likely be a transition to include measurements of success for most student success initiatives to ensure the best utilization of resources and maximizing the impact for students. In addition,wecouldseesomecentralizedeffortstoprovidesupportforsomeofthelargerinitiatives that span multiple colleges. We will learn more as the details of the strategic enrollment plan are unveiledinthecomingmonths.

Additionally,COSMhasanumberofnewinitiativesunderdevelopmenttocontinueourcontribution to these efforts: the new EagleMed: the Future Medical Doctor Academy, a new STEM focused summerbridgeprogram,expansionoftheCOSMOfficeofUndergraduateResearch,andmore. We have also been meeting with the department chairs to discuss more specifics about potential issuesincourseswithhighDFWratesaswellasidentificationofgatewaycoursesthatarecreating bottlenecks for students matriculation and graduation. Overall, COSM plays a significant role in freshman retention and matriculation to graduation for students in nearly every program on campus We must not lose sight of this as we continue to work on our Soaring to Research Excellencegoals

Dean Huggins

NEW COSM FACULTY FELLOWSHIP

TheCOSMHHMIInclusiveExcellenceFacultyFellowsforPeerObservationofTeachingwilldesign andimplementacollege-wideprogramforpeer-observationofteaching. Theintentistoprovidean equitableprocessthatprovidesformativefeedbackintendedtoaidfacultyinimprovingthequalityof theirteaching. Thefeedbackmayalsobeutilizedintheannualevaluationandpromotionprocesses ifsodesiredbythefacultymember ThefellowwillservefortwoacademicyearsfromFall2024 throughSpring2026includingdevelopmentandplanningworkduringSummer2024and2025 The Fellowwillworkcloselywithnewlyhiredandearlycareerpermanentfaculty(estimated8-10faculty peryear) Compensationforthefellowincludesastipendforthesummereffortsin2024andone coursereleaseeachacademicyear ThefellowwillworkwiththecurrentFacultyFellow,theFaculty Center(formerlyCenterforTeachingExcellence),andtheHHMIteam.

TheCOSMHHMIInclusiveExcellenceFacultyFellowforPeerObservationofTeachingwill:

CompletetrainingthroughtheFacultyCenter.

Plan for the peer-observation and coaching program and faculty orientation over Summer 2024, includingplanningonpotentialtopicsandmentoringassignments.

Serve as a peer observer and coach for new faculty on a two-year term from Fall 2024 to Spring 2026.

Assistwithassessmentactivities.

Fulltimefacultyofanyrankareencouragedtoapply

Requiredqualifications:

Extensiveteachingexperienceandprofessionaldevelopmentrelatedtoteaching Expertisewithinclusiveteachingpractices.

Preferredqualifications:

Experiencewithaccessibilitytoolsforteaching.

Experiencewithdifferentmodalitiesincludingface-to-face,online,orhybrid.

Experiencewithcoachingormentoringcolleagues.

Experiencewithdevelopingassessmenttools.

ExperiencewithdevelopingandsubmittingInstitutionalReviewBoard(IRB)proposals.

Applicationsshouldincludealetterofinterestaddressingthequalificationsoftheposition,a condensedcurriculumvitathathighlightsrelevantqualifications,anda(brief)letterofsupportfrom theapplicant’sdepartmenthead Requiredformatfortheletterofinterest:twopagesmaximum; single-spaced;pagemarginof05-10inches;fontof10pts orlargerforArial,Helvetica,Palatino Linotype,Georgia,or11ptsorlargerforTimesNewRoman

PleasesendallapplicationmaterialsbyMarch20,2024viaemailtoDr.TriciaBrownat tmbrown@georgiasouthern.edu(Co-PD,HHMIIE3LCC4).

StudentScholarshipSymposium

Student will showcase their projects at the Georgia Southern Student Scholars Symposium (GS4). This annual event is held each spring, featuring posters, oral presentations, panels, performances, and other creative inquiry from all disciplines. The Symposium is open to both graduate and undergraduatescholars Below,youcanfindthedateforeachcampussymposium

StatesboroCampus:RussellUnion,April16th

ArmstrongCampus:StudentUnion,April18th

Formoreinformation:https://research.georgiasouthern.edu/symposium/

CompetitiveTravelSupplement

Thefinalapplicationdeadlineforthecompetitivetravel supplementisMarch8th,2024 Applicationsshouldincludespring andsummertravel.Pleasenotethattherearelimitedfundsto supportsummertravel.Applicationmaterialsareavailablehere.

ProfessionalDevelopmentOpportunity

GrantForwardWebinar:UsingGrantForwardasaGrantSeeker(Researcher)

Wednesday,March20,2024at12:00pmEST

RegisterHERE.

Findgrantsusingkeywordsandfilters,receivealertsofgrants,buildgrantlists,andsave/share grants. Create a researcher profile and receive relevant grant recommendations, tailor recommendations with specific criteria. Identify and follow sponsors, find upcoming grants, connectexperts/collaborators,andexploreproposalideas/sampleawards.

FormoreinformationonProfessionalDevelopmentofferedbytheOfficeofResearch,clickhere.

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.

MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The Ronald E. Mcnair Scholars Program seeks to increase the number of students in doctoral degree (P.h.D.) programs who are low-income and first-generation undergraduates and/or studentswhocomefromgroupsunderrepresentedingraduateeducation

WhatistheMcNairScholarsProgram?

The McNair Scholars Program at Georgia Southern University is a TRiO program that prepares underrepresented, high-performing students for graduate school Funded by the US Department of Education, the McNair Scholars Program seeks to increase the number of first-generation, lowincome, and/or underrepresented students in PhD programs, and ultimately, diversify the faculty in colleges and universities across the country Our program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniorsfromanyacademicmajoroneveryGeorgiaSoutherncampus.

ProgramHighlights

FeewaiversforGREandgraduateschoolapplications.

GREandGradSchoolPrep

MentoringAcademicCoaching,&Support

PaidResearchOpportunities&Resources

$2800stipendforparticipatinginsummerresearch

Freeroomandboard,andsummermealsprovideduponparticipationeligibility

UNIVERSITY ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

It is that time of year when we need to select senators and committee members to represent COSM on the Faculty Senate, Senate Committees, and University Committees. Faculty Senators serve for 3-year terms and Alternates serve for 1-year terms. Committee representatives serve 2year terms (except for the Academic Standards committee). Committee Alternates serve 2-year terms. Please see the attached document for a description of committee responsibilities/ purposes.

As a first step in this process, nominations are being accepted for the following positions. Please keepinmindthatyoumaynominateyourselfandmorethanonepersonforanyseat.Nominations areopenthroughmidnight,March6. Pleasesubmityournominationsbyclickinghere.

Forthiselectionweareseeking:

3Senatorsandupto7Alternates.

SenateanduniversityCommitteesinneedofrepresentationinclude:

AcademicStandards(3-year):1

FacultyDevelopment(2-year):1

FacultyService(2-year):1

FacultyWelfare(2-year):1

GeneralEducationandCoreCurriculum(2-year):2

GraduateCommittee(2-year):1

AlternatesforGraduateCommittee(2-year): 1

Planning,Budget,andFacilities(2-year):1

SenateElections(2-year):1

UndergraduateCommittee(2-year):2

AlternateforUndergraduateCommittee(2-year):1

CalendarCommittee(2-year):1

FacultyGrievanceCommittee(Eligibility:minimum3yearsasfull-timefaculty)(2-year):3

Pleasenote:

Senatorscanserveonetermandthenmustwaitoneyearbeforetheycanre-run.

PeopleonStandingCommitteescanservetwotermsandthenmustrolloff.

Pleasereviewtheattacheddocumentsforcommitteedescriptions,currentmembershipsonthe senateandstandingcommittees,andmeetingtimesforthecommitteesduringthesemester.

Pleasesubmityournominationsbyclickinghere.

Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleaseemailmeat yan@georgiasouthernedu

BestRegards,

YanWu,COSMRepresentativeoftheUniversityElectionsCommittee

FREEDOM

RUN

The10thAnnualFreedomRun5K/10KishostedbytheEagleBattalionArmyROTC. Proceedsfromtherace support scholarships and additional education and training opportunities for Cadets. The Freedom Run 5K/10Kisafamily-friendlyevent!Weencourageparticipantsofallagesandskilllevels.

5KRun/Walk/Crawl:Participantsofallagesandskilllevels.

5KRuck:Forrunners13andover,theruckdivisionallowsparticipantstheopportunitytocompeteina littlemorechallengingevent.Participantsmustusetheirownweightedrucksacks,backpacks,orvests and must maintain the minimum weight at all times. (Females: 30lbs, Males: 40lbs) There will be a weigh-inbeforeandaftertherace.

10KRun:Weaskthatthatparticipantsmaintainatleastajoggingpace Nowalkers

Date:April27th,2024

Location:militarysciencebuilding,statesborocampus

Toregister:https://runsignup.com/2024freedomrun

The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Physics Presents:

SigmaXiDistinguishedSpeaker:Dr.RobertGilliard

Date: March 6, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM

Title: The Cationization Strategy in Main-Group Chemistry: From Bond Activation to Luminescent Materials

Virtual Meeting Link: https://georgiasouthern.zoom.us/j/84266774864pwd=OTFSYm5XQUdIdzByMkwxUWhmN3FlQT09

Dr.RobertGilliard

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

COURStudentResearchAwards

The COSM College Office of Undergraduate Research (COUR) invitesstudentproposalsforthe 2024-25 COUR Student Research Awards These awards are designedtosupportundergraduate research in COSM by enhancing experiential learning for students.Awardsupto$2500willbe madetothebestsubmittedproposalstocoverthefollowing:

Up to $800 for travel associated with the research project (withtheexceptionof conferencetravel); Upto$1200foranundergraduatestudentstipend;and Upto$1000forequipmentandmaterials.

Toqualify,studentsmustbecurrentlyenrolledandmentored byaCOSMfacultymember.For moreinformationandtosubmitanapplication,visit the COUR website or e-mail Dr. Heather Joesting at hjoesting@georgiasouthernedu

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MARCH 15, 2024.

COSMTranscriptNotationforDean’sRecognitionasa ResearchScholar

Do you have an outstanding undergraduate research student that deserves recognition for their scholarly achievement? If so, encourage them to apply for the COSM Transcript Notation for Dean’s Recognition as a Research Scholar. This transcript notation provides evidence that a student has demonstrated excellence in scientific research and certifies that a student has achieved proficiency in a set of research and scholarly benchmarks as outlined by the College.

Toqualify,astudentmust:

Conduct research with a COSM faculty member for at least two semesters andearnatotalofatleastthreeresearchcredithours; Attendandpresenttheirresearchataprofessionalmeeting;and Prepareawrittenproduct(researchthesis).

Applications must be submitted four weeks before graduation for the notation to be recognized at graduation with a cord, but students can apply any time withinsixmonthsaftergraduation.

For more information and to submit an application, visit the COUR website or emailDr HeatherJoestingathjoesting@georgiasouthernedu