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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY

Educational Studies
Graduate Student News

Week of October 3, 2022
Greetings from the Office of Student Services and Graduate Studies! Below is important news and information for graduate students in the Department of Educational Studies.
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Autumn 2022 Upcoming Important Dates
  • Oct. 10: Last day of regularly scheduled classes - Autumn Session 1.
  • Oct. 11-12: Final exams - Autumn Session 1.
  • Oct. 13-14: Autumn Break - no classes, OSU offices open.
  • Oct. 17: Classes begin - Autumn Session 2
  • Oct. 21: 
    • Last day of 100% refund period - Autumn Session 2
    • Last day to add a course without instructor’s written permission - Autumn Session 2
    • Last day to add course using online registration - Autumn Session 2
  • Oct. 24-30: Spring semester registration begins for Graduate students
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October Ed Studies Events

 

Mixed Methods: Diversifying Research to Introduce Multiple Perspectives of a Phenomenon

October 4, 2022
12-1 p.m.
Zoom
Register

Hosted by the Educational Studies Diversity Committee. Part of the Educational Studies Diversity Lecture Series. Presented by Dr. Karen Beard, Dr. Tzu-Jung Lin, and Dr. Aarti Bellara. This presentation introduces mixed methods research as an avenue to diversify and coordinate multiple perspectives in research. We will illustrate the purposes and central premise of mixed methods, and discuss where mixing can occur through a brief analysis of two mixed methods studies.


Drinking from a Firehose: Strategies for Reading in Graduate School

October 11, 2022
1-2 p.m.
Zoom
Register

Hosted by the Educational Studies. Open to all EHE graduate students. Reading in graduate and professional school can be overwhelming, like drinking from a firehose. In this workshop, you will learn how to stay on top of your reading list by reading smarter, not harder. We will share strategies for efficient reading, , developing an organized system for note-taking, and making a weekly reading and writing schedule.


 

I have no idea what I am doing! Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

October 18, 2022
12-1 p.m.
Zoom
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Hosted by the Educational Studies. Open to all EHE graduate students. The Student Wellness Center and Buckeye Careers have joined together to educate our graduate and professional student community about the barriers to success and how imposter syndrome can play a negative role in their personal and professional goals. In this interactive presentation, participants will define symptoms of stress, identify barriers to success, and work towards overcoming feelings of self-doubt by learning more in-depth about Imposter Syndrome and strategies to combat the negative inner critic.


 

Finding a Professional Mentor in Graduate School

October 25, 2022
12-1 p.m.
Zoom
Register

Hosted by the Educational Studies. Open to all EHE graduate students. Developing mentor relationships in graduate school can help you with networking, navigating your field, and building your professional identity. Come learn some tips and tricks for finding a mentor while in graduate school.

Highlighting Our LGBTQ+ Students, Faculty, and Staff for National LGBTQ+ History Month
October is LGBTQ+ History Month and October 11 is National Coming Out Day! In recognition of the month, we are looking to highlight and celebrate our LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff and any research being done to serve LGBTQ+ populations throughout the month of October. Here's how you can help!

Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community? Take over our social media for an upcoming Takeover Tuesday!

Have you done any research which serves LGBTQ+ populations that you have presented on and/or published? Share it as part of our Scholar Sundays!

University Leadership Listening Session and Town Hall on the Graduate Student Experience
The Graduate School and the Council of Graduate Students encourage all graduate and professional students to attend the University Leadership Listening Session and Town Hall on the Graduate Experience on October 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Ohio Union Performance Hall. Register by October 6 for a chance to meet, engage with, and ask questions of campus leaders who support and provide services specifically for graduate and professional students.
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The Presidential Fellowship Nominations Are Open until October 12
The Presidential Fellowship is the most prestigious award given by the Graduate School. Recipients of this award embody the highest standards of scholarship in the full range of Ohio State's graduate programs. Nominations are currently being accepted for the Presidential Fellowship. To be considered, submit your nomination packet to ehe-es-gsc-chair@osu.edu by Wednesday, October 12.

See the "Student Responsibilities" section in the link below for items to be submitted with your nomination packet.
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Join a GSIRI Research Team!
Interested in getting some research experience? Curious about interdisciplinary work? There are 12 graduate student-led research teams currently looking for collaborators as they develop proposals to compete for $10,000 in grant funding from the Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Research Initiative (GSIRI).

Check out the GSIRI website for more in-depth descriptions of each project as well as the types of positions they’re looking to recruit for. If there’s a project you’d like to get involved with, reach out to the project leader to express your interest ASAP. Proposals will be due October 23rd, so the earlier you get involved the better!

Former GSIRI participants have described the process of proposal development, data collection, and general collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues as some of the most formative experiences they’ve had during their graduate education!
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Let a Faculty member know they should nominate a student for the Graduate Associate Leadership Award!
Know someone who should be considered for the Graduate Associate Leadership Award (GALA)? Faculty members must nominate a student for the award. Fill out the form linked below to let a faculty member know that you think they should nominate a student.
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Events this week
For a full list of upcoming events, visit our events page.
October 3
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Zoom
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Higher Education and the Public Good: National Policy, Discourse, & The Power of Qualitative Research
Dr. Penny Pasque will discuss her research on what happens “behind closed doors” in national policy conversations about higher education for the public good. As director of QualLab, she will focus on the power of utilizing qualitative research toward social change. The findings and implications from this critical discourse analysis have been used in national policy conversations at the White House during the Obama Administration regarding DACA; to change higher education policy in Poland; with Graduate School Deans on equity and inclusion of racially minoritized graduate students; at Oxford University in connection to women in leadership meetings; and beyond.
October 3
2-3 p.m.
Research Commons 352
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Introduction to Writing a GSIRI Grant
Hosted by The Graduate Student Interdisciplinary Research Initiative (GSIRI). After creating or joining a GSIRI team, the next step is crafting a strong grant proposal. Join us for an overview of what makes a strong GSIRI proposal, a discussion of the proposal evaluation rubric, and general best-practices during the grant-writing process. For more information, contact Julie Fitz at fitz.49@osu.edu.
October 4
12-1 p.m.
Zoom
Register
Mixed Methods: Diversifying Research to Introduce Multiple Perspectives of a Phenomenon
Hosted by the Educational Studies Diversity Committee. Part of the Educational Studies Diversity Lecture Series. Presented by Dr. Karen Beard, Dr. Tzu-Jung Lin, and Dr. Aarti Bellara. This presentation introduces mixed methods research as an avenue to diversify and coordinate multiple perspectives in research. We will illustrate the purposes and central premise of mixed methods, and discuss where mixing can occur through a brief analysis of two mixed methods studies.
October 4
12-1 p.m.
Interfaith Prayer & Reflection Room (Ohio Union 3rd Floor)
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Maximizing the Value of LinkedIn
Hosted by the Ohio Union Activities Board. In this session, participants will learn about the importance of the “digital first impression,” how to execute LinkedIn profile essentials, how to enhance their profile, make connections and how to most effectively utilize LinkedIn for networking, learning and the job search.
October 4
1-2 p.m.
Zoom
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Monthly Ed Studies Workday Drop-In Office Hours
Hosted by Educational Studies. If you have any questions about navigating Workday for official university purchasing or travel, feel free to stop by our monthly virtual office hours to get clarity and make the process easier for you. For more information, contact Ed Studies fiscal coordinator Ashley Ammerman.
October 5
12-1 p.m.
Interfaith Prayer & Reflection Room (Ohio Union 3rd Floor)
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Investing For Graduate and Professional Students
Hosted by the Ohio Union Activities Board. Investing is complicated, but it doesn’t have to be hard. Join Ben Raines of the Student Life Student Wellness Center to demistify the jargon of finance into simple and actionable insights on how to begin investing to build wealth.
October 6
3-4 p.m.
Zoom
Register
AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research Informational Webinar
Hosted by the American Educational Research Association. AERA announces its 2023-2024 AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research competition for graduate students. This fellowship is targeted for members of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in higher education (e.g., African Americans, Alaskan Natives, American Indians, Asian Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders). This program provides mentoring and funding support to develop research skills and conduct studies in education related fields and topics.
The Educational Studies student newsletter accepts announcements and events that pertain to the department’s graduate student community. The submission deadline is noon every Thursday.

Questions? Contact Ryan Provost.
 
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