You are required to meet with your advisor every term in order to receive your PIN. Please visit the
BEE
advising webpage to review requirements and the advising guide.
You don’t have to wait until registration time to set up an appointment. As long as you have had a meeting this term and discussed future coursework, the advisor can issue you your PIN number via email when they become available. If you will have a lot
to discuss in your meeting, it is a good idea to get in early.
The College of Engineering and College of Science offer free peer tutoring for a wide variety of courses. Check this webpage for more information and schedules -
https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/current-students/academic-support.
NEW! Mentorship Program
Welcome to the start of the year with the BEE community! We have an exciting new program for our Ecological Engineering undergraduates starting this year thanks to input from our Alumni during
exit interviews and BEE Department Head’s, Dr. Adam Ward, excitement to invest in every students success while studying with us and beyond.
We would like to invite you all to participate in the
Biological & Ecological Engineering Mentor Collective Program. When you sign up for this program, you will be matched with an alumni mentor. A mentor can provide additional support and guidance because they have been where you are now.
To get started, register and complete a short survey (this will take you only 3 minutes!) telling us about yourself, and we will match you with a mentor with similar interests and backgrounds and
what’s important to you.
Click
here to register and complete your survey
Once you complete that survey, you can expect an email from the Mentor Collective team with more information – be sure to check it out, and do not hesitate to reach out to Jennifer Cohen in either
the main office (Gilmore 116) or her email at Jennifer.cohen@oregonstate.edu
or reach out to the Mentor Collective directly at help@mentorcollective.org.
Seminars and Lectures:
HMSC
Research Seminar –Leveraging Genomics Tools for the Advancement of Shellfish Aquaculture
When: Thursday, April 3 – 3:30pm-4:30pm
Speaker: Bernarda Calla, Molecular Geneticist, USDA-ARS Pacific Shellfish
Research Unit, Hatfield Marine Science Center
Where: Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr.,
Newport, OR 97365
Topic: Leveraging Genomics Tools for the Advancement of Shellfish Aquaculture
The USDA-ARS Pacific Shellfish Research Unit (PSRU) at the Hatfield Marine
Science Center has the long-term goal of improving the sustainability and resiliency of shellfish aquaculture. We have been focusing on Pacific oysters (Magallana gigas) since is the most widely cultivated bivalve in the US Pacific West Coast. Several
projects are now underway to gain knowledge on the biology, genetics, and ecology of oysters, these projects heavily rely on state-of-the-art genomics methods and tools. In this seminar, some of the projects from the Calla lab at the PSRU will be presented
and discussed covering their relevance and future aims.
College
of Engineering Clean Water Symposium
When: Thursday, April 17
– 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where: LaSells Stewart Center,
875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis, OR 97331
Across the globe, access to clean
water is threatened by population growth, climate change, industrial and agricultural pollution and other pressures. Join us at the 2025 Clean Water Symposium, hosted by Oregon State University, to learn more about innovative and leading work to protect this
precious resource through faculty and student presentations.
2025 Clean Water Symposium
Thursday, April 17
Lecture presented by:
Jennifer Field
Professor, Department of Environmental
and Molecular Toxicology, Oregon State University
Topic: "Advancing the Environmental
Forensics of 'Forever Chemicals'."
Attend in person:
Thursday, April 17
- 3:30-5
p.m.: Lightning Talks
(Presenting and attending this session is by application only. Lightning Talk applications are now closed.)
- 5-6
p.m.: Poster Session + Reception
(Attendance is open to the public. Poster applications are now closed.)
- 6-7
p.m.: Lecture *virtual attendance available
The LaSells Stewart Center; 875
SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR 97331
Register
for the in-person event.
Attend virtually:
Thursday, April 17
- 6-7
p.m.: Lecture *virtual attendance available
For questions or assistance: engineering.events@oregonstate.edu
Photography Notice:
Photos may be taken at this
event and potentially used in Oregon State University promotional materials. By attending this event, you consent to have your photo taken and allow Oregon State University and the College of Engineering to use these photographs.
When: Wednesday, April 23
– 6:00pm-7:00pm
Speaker:
Marley Parker - Freelance science communicator and HMSC Lavern Weber Visiting Scientist
Where: Hatfield Marine Science
Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR 97365
How do you fix broken machinery
in the middle of the ocean? What is the best treatment for seasickness? When you encounter multiple setbacks, where do you look for solutions?
Join us as deep sea explorer Marley Parker answers these questions and shares behind-the-scenes stories from her work on research vessels. From trouble-shooting technical issues to navigating rough weather to traveling across the globe during a pandemic, Marley
illustrates how the challenging nature of oceanography teaches us to be humble, flexible, and resilient - and how these lessons can empower scientific communities under threat.
OSU
Food Drive – March 1-31, 2025
Every year, university departments and units plan a variety of fund- and
food-raising activities to help the hungry. This effort is in conjunction with the Governor's State Employees Food Drive. The resources raised by OSU efforts in Corvallis benefit nonprofit agencies served by Linn-Benton
Food Share(Link is external) (Link opens in new window),
while proceeds from County Extension Offices, Experiment Stations, OSU-Cascades and centers associated with OSU go to their local food banks.
During the Food Drive, participating OSU departments, extension offices
and student groups across campus compete to be the top fundraiser. Competing units are categorized by the number of employees in each department. At the end of the Food Drive, the top three fundraising units in each category are recognized.
Last year, 2025, OSU contributed 467,777 meals to the Linn Benton Food Share
and local food banks!
This year, the Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering is hosting
several events throughout March, 2025 to help raise funds for the food drive. Please see below for a list of some of our events:
When: Every Week Day! (Monday-Friday)
9am-5pm
Where:
116 Gilmore Hall, 124 SW 26th Street, Corvallis, OR 97331
Today (3/31) is the last day to
stop by to grab a BEE PB&J sandwich and support our department so be sure to stop by!
BEE Grilled Cheese & Soup Lunch
When:
Monday, March 31 – 11:30am-1:30pm
Where: Gilmore Hall
BEE is having a Grilled Cheese
& Soup Lunch today at Gilmore Hall from 11:30am-1:30pm. We are selling our lunch combo for just $5 so come on by and grab some lunch! This is for the last day of the OSU Food Drive and all donations go to this amazing cause. Come support us and the food drive!
Jobs and Internships and Career Events
Spring
All-Industries Career & Internship Fair
When: Wednesday, April 16 – 11:00am-3:00pm
Where: CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th Street, Corvallis OR 97331
Looking for an internship or a professional role? Attend this fair to connect with local and national employers eager to hire OSU students!
City of Corvallis Recruitment!
The City of Corvallis is currently hiring for an Engineering Technician position (entry-level) perfect for a student finishing up at OSU, and a Civil Engineering I/II position (mid to senior level)
The Engineering Technician
performs a variety of engineering duties in the Development Review or Capital Projects workgroups to ensure private and public development complies with City regulations. Responsibilities include inspecting and monitoring construction associated with new
development, permitting work within and use of the Right-of-Way, accepting or rejecting public infrastructure improvements, calculating, assessing and providing information on development fees, preparing construction drawings and specifications, and assisting
the Surveyor with land and construction surveying. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.
The Civil Engineer I or II
provides engineering support to the City organization including the review of land use applications and public improvement plans, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, inspection of construction projects, development of project estimates,
permitting work within and use of the Right-of-Way, and assists the City Surveyor with project data collection and construction staking. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.
Multiple Positions
One Civil Engineer II position in Capital Improvement
One Civil Engineer I or II position in Development Review
Apply now at
www.corvallisoregon.gov
Oregon State is on Handshake
Handshake is Oregon State's hub for everything students need from college to career. The Handshake platform was designed by students, for students with one goal in mind: to help college students
find their way to their dream careers. https://oregonstate.joinhandshake.com/login
Have you joined BEE’s LinkedIn Page yet? We post ALL job announcements to both LinkedIn and Facebook.
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6711697
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Around Campus
OSUWelcome 2024: Formerly known as Welcome Week, OSUWelcome 2024 is a collection of activities and events for new students focused on strategies for success, campus resources and building
community. Check out OSUWelcome
2024, the OSU Events Calendar, and follow
@osuexperience
on Instagram to help students kickstart their journey.
Flu shot clinics:
OSU is hosting one flu shot clinic this fall for faculty, staff and students on the Corvallis campus on Sept. 26th. Participants can sign up in the Fred Meyer portal. Please note that the insurance section is required in the portal.
View
the registration instructions and portal access. When registering, make sure to click on the location OSU Faculty, Staff Student Flu Shot Clinic only. Kaiser
members are not able to receive their flu shots at the OSU clinics but can find options here:
www.kp.org/flu.
OSU Cascades is hosting a flu shot clinic from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Ray Hall Atrium. Flu vaccines will be given on a first come first serve basis. More details will be posted on Ben Beavs Central. OSU Medical Insurance Plans also cover flu shot clinics
at many pharmacies or at medical appointments. Go to this website
to learn more. Questions? Please contact employee.pebbbenefits@oregonstate.edu
or 541-737-2805.
Oceans
and Coasts Resource Fair
When: Thursday, April 3 – 2:00pm-4:00pm
Where: Memorial Union Building (MU), Horizon Room, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis OR 97331
The Oceans and Coasts Resource Fair is an opportunity for students to meet and network with 24 representatives from
various related organizations looking for members, volunteers, or employees. We hope to bring resources for students from all 11 colleges interested in oceanic opportunities or careers to enrich the most specialized areas of study to the large overarching
communities united by the love of our oceans. Participants will learn about the variety of opportunities within and around Oregon State University that could provide necessary experiences or career paths for any student interested in working with our amazing
oceans. This includes academic pathways, extracurricular experiences, and future careers.
Public
Seed Library: Pop-Up Vegetable Garden Clinic
When:
Saturday, April 5 – 9:30am-12:00pm
Where: Corvallis-Benton County Library, Historic Belluschi Wing,
645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97331
Now's the time to plant cool season crops! Benton County Master Gardeners
will help you plan your garden, select seeds right for you, and answer your vegetable garden questions at this informal event. Come learn about the resources available to help home vegetable gardeners, and take home free seeds! Co-sponsored by the Corvallis
Sustainability Coalition Food Action Team and the Corvallis Public Library, with educational support from OSU Extension Service-Benton County.
When: Saturday, April 12 – 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr.,
Newport, OR 97365
Hatfield Marine Science Day is an annual science fair and open house, featuring
marine science programs and scientists based at Hatfield. The event is free, family-friendly and ideal for lifelong learners. Everyone is welcome!
New LBCC Corvallis Route: From the start of Fall Term to the end of Spring Term, Beaver Bus route will serve both the OSU Corvallis and the LBCC Corvallis campuses Monday through Thursday
from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The Beaver Bus is a free shuttle service at OSU. It is helpful for getting around campus and now for travel between LBCC Corvallis and OSU. For all routes, use the
Beaver
Bus Tracker to view route maps, to find your nearest Beaver Bus stop, to see where the bus is in real time and to view important service notifications.
Please send questions to transportation@oregonstate.edu.
Mid-Month Emergency Preparedness Topic: Suspicious Object. Bomb threats, suspicious objects and bombs are meant to disrupt normal activities and cause fear in populations. With pre-planning,
you can remain calm and be knowledgeable of what to do in order to part of an effective response. Download a copy of the
Bomb
Threat Checklist and keep by your phone. English and Spanish versions of this bulletin can be found here:
https://emergency.oregonstate.edu/emergency-preparedness/preparedness-topics/suspicious-objects-and-bomb-threats.
The
Valley Library Circulation and Info Desks Combining: Beginning in Fall 2023, all borrowing and information services will be available from a combined service
point close to the Valley Library main entrance. While we get our space ready to offer you single-stop services,
visit
us all summer at the entry to the Learning Commons.
Free student contraceptive care:
Want
free contraceptive care? Oregon ContraceptiveCare (CCare) is a program funded through a grant from the Centers for Medicaid Services and the Oregon Department
of Human Services that allows Student Health Services (SHS) to provide free reproductive health care and contraceptive services to OSU students with certain income criteria. Most students qualify. Sign up for CCare by calling SHS at 541-737-9140.
OSU Assist: Mobile Crisis Response
OSU Assist is a multi-disciplinary support team that provides compassionate mobile crisis response and wraparound services for students facing mental health challenges or experiencing other forms of distress. This team brings together new personnel and
existing university services to support students facing challenges. By calling 911 or 541-737-7000, OSU Assist will be dispatched in crisis situations that meet certain criteria. This could include instances of suicide ideation, substance abuse issues, survivors
seeking support and welfare checks. The team provides serve on the Corvallis campus from Wednesday through Sunday, 1 p.m. to 1 a.m., with hours anticipated to expand in future terms. For more information on this service, visit our
website,
contact Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Care Services Aubrie Piper
or attend one of the informational sessions noted below.
Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU App
Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU is an app that gives all OSU students, including Ecampus students, 24/7 access by text or phone with a licensed mental health counselor (MySSP stands for “My Student
Support Program”). The app makes it easy to schedule short-term counseling appointments with the same ongoing counselor and provides educational materials covering mental health topics. Students can communicate with a counselor in five different languages
(Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Spanish or English); additional language options are available upon request. Students can download the Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU and learn more about the service
at beav.es/anytimeanywhere. For
questions, please contact Bonnie Hemrick,
Director of Mental Health Promotion.
Togetherall: A new mental health resource for OSU students. Togetherall is a safe and anonymous online community where students can share about what they are feeling and get support to improve
mental health and well-being. Watch this 1-minute video to learn more: https://youtu.be/mEt4dblejNo.
Direct students to beav.es/togetherall
to join. For questions about this service: tess.websterhenry@oregonstate.edu.
Eat Free: @eatfreeosu
is a Twitter account managed by the Human Services Resource Center student team. This account broadcasts information about open events on campus that also have food available. If your event is closed, but you have extra food, a message can be crafted asking
students to show up at the end of your event. Event organizers can tag @eatfreeosu or call 541-737-3747 during business hours to request their event be posted on the account.
Allyssandra (Ally) Lanz, Office Specialist 2
Biological
& Ecological Engineering | Water
Resources Graduate Program
Oregon State University
124 SW 26th Street | 116 Gilmore Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541-737-2041
