ONCA E-News
April 8, 2002
Volume 2, Number 1
Congratulations
Katherine Smith (HTC English) has been awarded the Truman Scholarship. The Truman is for students who are interested in pursuing careers in public service. The award judges academics, service and leadership. Katherine will receive $3,000 for her senior year, and $27,000 for law school. She is Ohio University's first Truman winner since Priya Natarajan who won the award in 1994 and is our sixth Truman winner overall.
Dan Wik (HTC Astrophysics) and Matt Hill (Arts & Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; College of Communication, Legal Communications) have been awarded the Goldwater Scholarship. The Goldwater is for students who are interested in pursuing a career in math or science. This award judges candidates on academic record, undergraduate research and a written research proposal. Each will receive a $7,500 stipend next year.
Dates to Remember
Info sessions for Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, and Gates/Cambridge (35 Park Place):
  • April 15 (2:00 p.m.)
  • April 17 (9:00 a.m.)
Eligibility: All current juniors and seniors. For more information, see pre-application process below.
ONCA General Information Session (Friends of the Library Room):
  • May 6 (7:00 p.m.)
ONCA Appreciation and Awards Luncheon (by invitation) (Baker Center Ballroom):
  • May 15 (12:00 p.m.)
Pre-Application Process for Rhodes, Marshall, Gates-Cambridge and Mitchell Scholarships
Below is the current process for pre-application. Everyone interested in applying is encouraged to take the first step toward a prestigious nationally competitive award.
  1. Attend the information session. Begin to investigate the websites and any written material. Begin to think about your application.
  2. (Optional) We encourage you to come and have a preliminary conversation about your interests, goals and plans with Ann Brown at the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards. This can help you develop your application materials. When you come to talk with her, bring a copy of your DARS and a current resume.
  3. Submit pre-application materials to the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards no later than 5:00 on April 29, 2002.
  4. We will distribute your pre-application materials to selected faculty members for review. We will then invite each of you for a personal interview during which faculty will explore your interests and goals while suggesting ways to strengthen your application.
  5. Rework and rewrite your application working closely with Ann Brown and faculty mentors.
  6. When you return in the fall, we will review your application materials and provide feedback. We will select the strongest applications, and those students will represent Ohio University. We are not limited in the number of students who can apply, only in the number of students whom we can endorse institutionally. Applications are due early to mid-October.
  7. We will conduct mock interviews first to strengthen your application and later in the process to prepare you for the “real thing.”
If you are interested but unable to attend either of these sessions, contact Ann Brown at 593-2725 or browna@ohio.edu.
Deadlines
April 29 – Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Gates/Cambridge pre-applications due at 35 Park Place (5:00 p.m. deadline)
Opportunities
Sponsor: Lincoln (James F.) Arc Welding Foundation
Program Number: 09835
Title: Awards for College Engineering and Technology Students
E-mail: infous@lincolnelectric.com
Program URL: http://www.lincolnelectric.com

SYNOPSIS:
Awards ranging from $250 to $2,000 are given to undergraduate and graduate college students for papers submitted on their work on design, engineering, or fabrication problems relating to any type of building, bridge or other structure; any type of machine, product or mechanical apparatus; or arc welding research, testing, procedure or process development.

Deadline(s): 06/15/2002

Link to full program description:
http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?09835
Contact
Ann Brown, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, 35 Park Place, 593-2725 or 593-2725 or through e-mail browna@ohio.edu
About the E-News
The ONCA E-News is a publication of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards. Any questions, comments or suggestions should be addressed to Cara Lewis at cara.lewis@ohio.edu. Questions concerning awards or award information should be addressed to Ann Brown, Director, Office of Nationally Competitive Awards at browna@ohiou.edu or by phone at 593-2725. More information is available on our web site at www.ohiou.edu/onca.
ONCA E-News Editor: Cara Lewis
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