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.
CE 499/599: ST/Engineering with Nature
Instructor: Meagan Wengrove (Meagan.wengrove@oregonstate.edu)
Course Meets: W/F 8:30am-9:50am
Description: We focus on the using natural resources and nature based features (coastal dunes, marshes, cobble berms, woody debris, etc.) in engineering design
to mitigate the effects of flooding and erosion in coastal, estuarine and coastal influenced riverine areas. We will go over concepts including conception/planning, policy frameworks, resilience, risk, design, and adaptive management. The course will have
lectures and two 6 hour field trips January 13, February 17 to visit some nature based design projects on the Oregon and possibly Washington coasts. The course will be primarily a project based course.
Seminars and Lectures:
HMSC
Research Seminar – Ric Brodeur, Research Fishery Biologist (retired), NOAA
When:
Thursday, January 9, 2025 – 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where:
Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR 97365
Speaker:
Ric Brodeur, Research Fishery Biologist (retired), NOAA
Topic: The Northern California Current on Fire: Are Marine Heatwaves and Pyrosome Blooms the New Normal?
Marine heatwaves (MHWs) have increased in intensity and duration globally as a result of sustained carbon emmissions.
The North Pacific Ocean witnessed multiple strong and prolonged MHWs since 2014 leading to many ecosystem anomalies. Pelagic urochordates (salps and appendicularians) are dominant components of oceanic, low productivity waters globally and have been studied
with some regularity in temperate ecosystems. However, colonial pyrosomes are generally restricted to oceanic tropical seas and far less studied. The subtropical cosmopolitan species, Pyrosoma atlanticum, has priodically been sampled off Southern
California. With the advent of anomalously warm conditions due to the severe MHW in 2014, P. atlanticum started appearing in the Northern California Current (NCC), north of its known range, and following a strong El Niņo in 2016, became the dominant
component of pelagic surveys by 2017. These massive blooms impaired commercial fisheries and contanimated beaches, prompting public concerns. Due to the paucity of information on this species north of its normal range, existing and new data are presented
on horizontal and vertical distributions, habitat preferences, feeding ecology and grazing rates, and utilization by higher trophic levels. This information was assimilated into an end-to-end ecosystem model to examine impacts to the pelagic and benthic food
webs and human utilization of this system. Since this tropical invader may become established in the productive coastal ecosystem of the NCC with predicted future warming of the North Pacific, understanding its ecology and potential impacts will fill critical
gaps in our knowledge of the importance of this understudied species.
HMSC
Research Seminar – Alexandra G. McInturf, Research Associate, Big Fish Lab, Oregon State University
When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 – 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport,
OR 97365
Speaker: Alexandra G. McInturf, Research Associate, Big Fish Lab, Oregon
State University
Topic:
Where are the basking sharks? A Global Perspective on the World’s Second-Largest Fish
Basking sharks are the world’s second largest fish and one of three filter-feeding shark species. Historically abundant
in coastal hotspots worldwide, where they were often observed feeding at the surface, basking sharks are now considered rare in most parts of their former range, due to a combination of threats including overexploitation, ship strikes, and climate change.
Despite their size and global distribution, very little is known about this enigmatic animal. In this seminar, I will discuss my work examining the drivers of distribution this species in both the Pacific and Atlantic using community science data. I will also
highlight ongoing research using electronic tags designed to monitor fine-scale space use, examine foraging and social behaviors, and identify ongoing threats to basking sharks. Finally, I will discuss current efforts to identify research priorities and management
actions for global conservation of this threatened species.
When: Thursday, January 23 – 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR 97365
Speaker:
Cornelia Oedekoven, Senior Research Fellow, Center of Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling, University of St. Andrews
Topic: From distance sampling to spatial capture recapture – new opportunities for visual and acoustic surveys
using recent advances in technology.
Methods for estimating the number of animals in a population (abundance) commonly require obtaining a count of the
individuals detected during a survey and an estimate of what proportion of the population this count represents. For the latter, additional information needs to be gathered during the survey.
Distance sampling (DS), for example, is a commonly used method for estimating cetacean abundance during ship-based
line transect surveys where this additional information consists of the perpendicular distances between the line and the detected cetacean schools. This method relies on that all animals directly on the line were detected. Using two observation platforms in
a mark-recapture distance sampling survey can alleviate this potential issue. However, setting up a second observation platform in a meaningful way poses new challenges.
In this talk, I will present case studies which used new technology for improving abundance estimation, two marine
studies which employed acoustic recorders or drones during cetacean surveys and one terrestrial study which employed newly developed acoustic recorders for monitoring gibbons using spatial capture-recapture. These studies highlight the importance of interdisciplinary
approaches to population monitoring.
Jobs and Internships and Career Events
Getting
a Dam Job: Finding Jobs in your Own State & in a New Field
When: Tuesday, January 28 – 5:00pm-6:00pm
Where: Virtual Event
Are you searching for job opportunities outside of Corvallis? Or perhaps you're considering a career change and need guidance on finding a new path? This workshop is designed to help you identify
employers and job openings in your desired location and within your chosen field.
Register here: https://oregonstate.joinhandshake.com/events/1659406/share_preview
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.
BEE Taco Tuesday
When: Tuesday, January 14 – 11:30am-1:00pm
Where: Gilmore Hall Student Lounge
Bee is going to kick Winter Term 2025 off with an awesome Taco Tuesday! Please be sure to RSVP via this
link.
For questions or accommodations, please email bee.office@oregonstate.edu
or call 541-737-2041.
When:
Saturday, January 18 – 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR 97365
ArtSea Day is a celebration of creativity and ocean conservation happening at the Hatfield Visitor Center on Jan. 18. This family-friendly event features
hands-on art activities like mural tracing, embroidery, haiku writing, scientific illustration and a plein air art group capturing the coast's beauty, as well as guest lectures and interactive stations throughout the day.
Peace
Breakfast – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
When:
Monday, January 20 – 9:00am-10:30am
Where: CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Ballroom, 725 SW 26th Street, Corvallis, OR 97331
The annual Peace Breakfast, held on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while honoring
members of the Oregon State community who carry his message and work forward in the present. The Peace Breakfast is free and open to Oregon State University community members and specially invited guests.
When: Tuesday, January 21 – 12:00pm-1:00pm
Where:
Austin Hall, 300, 2751 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331
Interviews are your opportunity to shine and showcase your skills, experiences, and potential to employers. Whether you're preparing for an internship, full-time
job, or other career opportunities, this workshop is designed to help you confidently navigate the interview process.
Join us for an engaging, interactive session where you'll learn the key strategies and techniques to make a lasting impression in your next interview!
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.
