Email from Robert Harper, Acting Station Director of Forest Service Southern Research Station: I am saddened to inform you of the death of our colleague, Dr. Chung-Yun Hse who passed away Friday, November 12, 2021.  Dr. Hse (Chung) worked in the Utilization of Southern Forest Resources Research Unit (RWU-4704) in Pineville for over 50 years (1967-2019).  He retired January 2, 2020 and was awarded the designation of Emeritus Scientist by the Station Director.  Chung was an active emeritus scientist and continued to publish multiple refereed articles each year in ‘retirement’. Chung received numerous USDA Forest Service recognitions which included:  the Forest Service Chief’s Honor ...

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The Department of Wood Science & Engineering (WSE) at Oregon State University invites applications for a full-time or (1.0 FTE), 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Advanced Wood Manufacturing. This appointment consists of a balance of instruction/teaching, research/scholarship, outreach, and service responsibilities, and is expected to begin September 16, 2022. The new faculty member can supplement this appointment during the summer through opportunities related to the position duties (e.g., grants, contract testing, consulting, summer teaching, and international study abroad). The new faculty member will have many opportunities to shape, expand, and diversify the WSE’s reputation for excellence in research, undergraduate ...

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