PhD Student Reminder: Election scheduled October 17, 18 Reminder: The in-person secret ballot election will be held next week.
Know Your Polling Place: You can view more details, including your polling place, here.
Voting by Mail? Remember that all mail-in ballots must be received by November 8, 2023. For more information, including what to expect, click here.
#YourVoteYourVoice: All eligible students are encouraged to vote to ensure a broad representation of PhD students on campus. You can (and should) seek out a range of information from people you trust, including talking to peers, faculty, and trusted advisors. |
Save the Date! RespectCon This annual conference aims to promote understanding of sexual/relationship-based harm and the support landscape on a college campus through dialogue and collaboration
When: Oct. 12-13 Where: Emory Atlanta Campus |
Facing Our Divisiveness: Understanding the Origins of Our Discontent Lecture
Emory University Center for Ethics is honoring the memory and legacy of Dr. James W. Fowler with a lecture, Facing Our Divisiveness: Understanding the Origins of Our Discontent. Pulitzer Prize winner and author of critically-acclaimed bestsellers The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste Isabel Wilkerson is the keynote speaker.
When: Oct 16 | 6:30 p.m.
Where: Virtual or in person at First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 |
Meet Alliance for Disability and Accessibility Promotion and Training (ADAPT)
Join ADAPT, a graduate student-oriented disability advocacy group, for our very first meeting as an official student organization! We invite students to bring questions, advice, experiences, and unmet needs related to disability and accessibility at Emory. In addition to getting to know one another, we will share our findings from the needs assessments ADAPT conducted last year, discuss our next steps for on-campus advocacy work, and promote future events in the pipeline. We look forward to seeing you all there (in person or virtually)!
When: Oct. 17 | 4 p.m.
Where: Emory Student Center, Room N302 or Zoom
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SHE, THEY, HE, ZE: A Discussion of Pronouns, Language and Respect
The PROGRAM IN LINGUISTICS invites Emory College students, graduate students, staff, and faculty to a presentation and discussion of gender-fair language and 3rd-person pronouns.
A panel of Emory faculty and students will make mini-presentations on diverse topics: - key terms/concepts
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history of English pronouns
- pronouns across languages
- pronouns in relation to thought/behavior
- negotiating pronouns in personal relations
- developing norms of use
We will then move to a question/answer session and open discussion.
When: Oct. 17 | 5:30 p.m.
Where: Math & Science Center E208 |
Gilead Pharma Case Competition 2023 Invitation- ABPHS Registration for the 4th annual Gilead Pharma Case Competition will be closing on Oct. 24!
This global case competition aims to expose talented graduate students across multiple disciplines to the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Each year, contestants are asked to develop and pitch strategic solutions to a real-world business scenario. The competition provides a unique opportunity for graduate students to collaborate with other emerging leaders, think creatively & strategically, and connect with industry professionals. Qualified students will ultimately be considered in the talent pipeline for summer internships and full-time positions at Gilead.
Key Details:
2023 Case Topic: Market Expansion Strategy in China
Registration is now open! See our website (https://tinyurl.com/GileadPharmaCaseCompetition) for more information
No entry fee + fully virtual
Dates: Oct. 25 – Nov. 17
Eligibility: All participants must be enrolled in an accredited MBA, MPH, PharmD, MS or other graduate program
Team Requirements: Teams of 3-4 students from same college/university; schools may have multiple teams compete
Prizes: 1st Place - $10,000 + priority interview for Summer 2024 Internship at Gilead Sciences; 2nd Place - $5,000; 3rd Place - $3,000
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Leadership & Management in Action (LMAP) Course Application Deadline Oct. 23
The Leadership and Management in Action (LMAP) Course introduces bioscience postdocs & graduate students (advanced to candidacy) to the interpersonal and psychological foundations of leading teams and managing people. LMAP responds to the unique position of trainees, who may be practicing leadership for the first time.
LMAP is based on real-world research on the leadership and team dynamics challenges that postdocs and graduate students regularly encounter in the scientific research environment. Using real-world scenarios and current research on leadership and team dynamics, LMAP highlights professional behaviors and communication strategies that can be used in a variety of leadership and management scenarios.
This program uses an active-learning format based on the discussion of authentic case studies drawn from the experiences of graduate students and postdocs from diverse backgrounds. Case study training facilitates learning through active problem-solving and allows participants to change attitudes, behaviors, and decisions related to conflict management, communication strategies and navigating organizational hierarchies. Participants should plan to spend 4 - 5 hours of total time per week on the course.
Program is limited to 20 Emory postdocs & graduate students (advanced to candidacy) and requires a short application.
Deadline: Oct. 23
Dates: Six Wednesdays, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, (NO CLASS on 11/21), 11/28, 12/5, 12/12
Time: 3 - 5 p.m. ET
Location: In-person, TBD (most likely in School of Medicine's James B. Williams Medical Education Building, 100 Woodruff Circle Atlanta, GA 30322)
Questions? Please contact: lydia.soleil@emory.edu |
Graduate Student Interpersonal Process Group
In order to bring together graduate students of all majors/degrees who may be needing additional support, we are hoping to facilitate a weekly space in-person at CAPS focusing on improving students’ interpersonal relationships (both personal and professional). Relationships are a key feature of good mental health (and are often at the core of our struggles – whether stress, depression, or anxiety).
Students will have the opportunity to share, build a sense of community, learn vicariously through others, give and receive support from their peers. In addition, there will be two mental health professionals co-facilitating the group.
Before joining: Students are asked to complete an initial phone consultation and initial screening prior to joining the group, and are welcome to contact the group facilitators if they have any questions or concerns. When: Tuesdays | 1-2:30 p.m. |
Today! Publish or Perish: Academic Publishing Demystified
This interactive workshop, presented by Beyond the Professoriate, will explain the academic publishing process and what you need to be aware of as an emerging scholar.
When: Today | 12 p.m. |
Call for Applicants for the Nucleate Atlanta Activator Program
Nucleate is a nonprofit, student-led organization that provides accelerator-type programs to biotech startups and doesn't take equity or charge any fees.
We are looking for:
· PhD students or Postdocs who are interested in commercializing their tech idea, research, or invention
· Business or law students who can join a team and focus on creating the business model
· Medical students who can join a team and focus on the clinical side of the tech/invention
If you are a PhD student who has a business or medical background you are welcome to apply as a business or medical applicant! Students will be matched into teams where startup teams will be connected with relevant industry mentors and build skills in a series of workshops, culminating in a final pitch competition. Winning teams can win funding and lab space to forward their business creation. Application Deadlines: Oct.15 | Oct. 20 (United Kingdom only)
Send questions to: atlanta@nucleate.xyz
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2023 Southeastern Medical Scientist Symposium Applications Open
Registration, abstract submissions, and undergraduate travel award applications are now open for the Southeastern Medical Scientist Symposium, which will be held Nov. 18-19 at Emory University. This is an excellent opportunity to present your work, network, and learn about research being conducted by colleagues and future colleagues.
Deadline: Oct. 15 | Poster abstracts and travel award applications are due. |
Building Innovation Teams with Blaze Leadership
Blaze is a leadership development and change management firm, focusing on leaders and organizations who are bringing about dramatic change in their community and in their world. By attending this workshop presented by The Hatchery, you will learn: - How to build an innovation team out of nothing at all (i.e. with no money)
- How to be the leader you would actually follow
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How to create a culture of humanity and not a dysfunctional family
Dinner will be provided. When: Oct 17 | 5:30 p.m. |
How to Network When You Don’t Have a Network
This interactive workshop, presented by Beyond the Professoriate, will show you how to start building a network of professionals working in career fields that interest you.
When: Oct. 25 | 12 p.m. |
Fox Center Research Assistant Job Opportunity
Fox Center Director Prof. Carla Freeman is looking to hire a research assistant. The research assistant will be needed for both scholarly research and administrative projects.
Description: We are looking for someone with excellent research, writing, and communication skills. Experience with Zotero and Excel required. Graduate students from any humanities or humanistic social science field are welcome to apply. Please include a CV and 2 writing samples. Expected time commitment is 10 hr/wk offering $17/hr. Contact: Carla Freeman (http://fchi.emory.edu/home/about/freeman-carla.html), Director of the Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, Goodrich C. White Professor of WGSS. |
Alan Nicole Productions Job Opportunity
Alan Nicole Productions will release its most recent children's book called, "Harper Teaches Contracts" following the life of a ten year old girl named Harper. Harper recognized at young age, the power of obtaining economic freedom in America. Alan Nicole Productions is in the process of kicking off its marketing campaign for the book and is looking to hire a student who has a creative mind with a passion for video production. |
Merck 2024 Summer Internship Opportunities Merck is accepting applications for 2024 Summer Internships in Analytical Research & Development. Apply using buttons below. |
Tenure Track Assistant Professor position at Agnes Scott
We are looking for someone who can teach some combination of the following courses: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Policy, Environmental Health, Environmental and Health Communications, and Program Evaluation - along with courses in their area of expertise. Of these, Health Policy and Environmental Health are the most important.
Faculty at Agnes Scott must demonstrate excellence in teaching, research and service - but of these, teaching is the most important. Thus, prior teaching experience is essential for candidates for this position, ideally at the undergraduate level. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and to liberal arts education.
The salary and benefits for this position are completely covered by the college (hard money) with no requirement to bring in external grants to cover salary, though faculty are certainly encouraged to apply for research grants.
Agnes Scott has repeatedly been recognized as the #1 most innovative institution among liberal arts colleges in the U.S., and for the following: top performers on social mobility (#2), undergraduate teaching (#11), first-year experiences (#3), learning communities (#4), service learning (#10), study abroad (#9), and best value schools (#27). We are one of the most diverse undergraduate liberal arts institutions in the country. Note: Candidates must have a PhD in Public Health or a related field, and at least one degree in Public Health. |
Let's sit down and write together!
Members of the LGS Writing meet weekly for dedicated writing time (through multiple writing sprints) within a supportive community. Each session also includes the opportunity to obtain feedback from an Emory Writing Center Fellow or an English Language Specialist if desired. Fall 2023:
• Mondays 2- 4 p.m.
• Via Zoom at this link
• This week is online only. No in-person location. |
Mellon Humanities Program Coordinator – Part Time Position
The Mellon Humanities Pathways program seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented graduate student to coordinate all facets of its Alumni Connections Speaker Series, preferably in any field of the humanities and/or social sciences. |
Meet and Mentor: Graduate Student Recruitment
Emory’s only university-wide mentorship program looks to collaborate with the Laney Graduate School to provide mentorship to Emory undergraduates interested in pursuing graduate education. Our mission is to provide resources for undergraduates and build supportive mentor-mentee relationships to help students of all backgrounds develop professionally. We are currently looking for graduate school mentors interested in participating. Mentors could be current students as well as alumni, and would meet with undergraduate mentees 2-3 times a semester to discuss topics in the curriculum. Deadline to apply: Oct. 31 |
Emory’s Asian Student Center Book Club
Join Emory’s Asian Student Center book club to discuss the book Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu. Free copies of the book are now available for pickup at the ASC! If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact allison.sullivan@emory.edu.
When: Nov. 2 | 2 p.m.
Where: ASC (Cox Hall 320) |
LGS Dissertation Boot Camp Join us for a full day to dedicate time and space to your writing with community, support, and resources. Sponsored by LGS Professional Development and Career Planning, LGS English Language Support Program, Emory Writing Center, and Emory Libraries. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. When: Nov. 11 | 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Where: ESC Multipurpose Rm 1 Please direct questions to Alexis Mayfield at ajmayfi@emory.edu. |
Emory’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) announces its Fall 2023 support groups:
Support groups bring together students who have similar experiences or concerns, with a focus on emotional support and encouragement.
Students of Color Support Group
When: Fridays, Until Dec. 1 | 1-2 p.m.
Where: In-person at CAPS office, located at 1462 Clifton Road Contact amara.chukwunenye@emory.edu or naqsh.navroz.ali@emory.edu |
FYI: The Emory Writing Center serves the Laney Graduate School
The Emory Writing Center will be open through December 12 for a hybrid term with both in-person tutorials in Callaway N111 and Zoom appointments.
• The EWC is staffed with a team of undergraduate, graduate, and professional tutors who are trained to work with writers across disciplines, at any stage of the writing process. They follow a dialogue-based tutoring model and encourage writers to visit us from the time they begin brainstorming through their final drafting stages.
• Learn more about the EWC and its team of tutors, access writing resources, make appointments, and more, by visiting https://writingcenter.emory.edu/.
| Student Intervention Services Responder Recruitment
Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services is seeking new SIS Responders to join the SIS team. Students who are second year graduate students and beyond are encouraged to join. The SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students’ active crises. Compensation is provided and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support.
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The LGS Handbook has been updated for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Why it matters: To ensure everyone follows current policies and procedures, we encourage all to read the handbook linked below.
Please find it on the LGS website. |
Tips and Strategies for International TAs new to the U.S. Classroom **An extension of TATTO, offered by Laney’s Office of Professional Development and the English Language Support Program.
Graduate students who are new to the US higher education classroom environment may have unique questions or concerns about what to expect in their role as a Teaching Assistant. This session will be led by experienced international TAs from across the disciplines who will share their perspectives and advice. The goal of this session is for participants to develop a firm understanding of the skills needed to ensure greater success with serving as a TA in the US classroom. Participants will learn what to expect in the US classroom culture as well as strategies for communicating as a TA with Emory students, specifically useful phrases for asking and answering questions, asking for clarification, and giving feedback. This session is designed specifically for TAs who are new to the US educational context.
Registration required. When: Oct. 26 | 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Dr. Katy Leonard (Professional Development) or Dr. Grace Song (ELSP) |
Celebrate Halloween with Emory’s International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) - Halloween is almost here, so get your costume ready and join ISSS for a fun Halloween-themed party complete with candy, snacks, and Halloween crafts.
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This event is family-friendly so bring your partners and children along.
When: Oct. 30 | 4-6 p.m. Where: Glenn United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Contact: Ford Johnson, raymond.johnson@emory.edu |
ELSP Monthly Workshop Series presents: Vocabulary building for professional oral communication
Vocabulary building has generally been applied to academic and professional writing. But what about in academic and professional speaking? Speaking fluently does not necessarily equate with speaking professionally with accurate word choice.
In this 2-part workshop, you will identify the level of exactness in your current speech and begin substituting and adding more precise vocabulary. You will begin to build your repertoire of precise vocabulary by learning to use corpus-based tools to gain awareness of appropriate professional vocabulary; using the Academic Word List; analyzing formal, academic language; and creating your own vocabulary log.
You will learn words and phrases to describe your research and explain your data; express levels of certainty when making claims; convey your perspectives; and propose solutions. Since acquiring new vocabulary requires repeated use in meaningful context, in part 2 of the workshop, we will put your skills and knowledge to use with discussions and presentations of your work, as well as discussions of topics of general interest. Between the two sessions, you will have the opportunity to submit practice recordings or scripts and receive feedback.
When: Late October/early November (to be determined based on interested parties’ schedules) |
Participate in Emory Cares Day of Service (a tradition celebrating its 20th year)
Spend the morning in Emory’s beautiful Lullwater Preserve with international students and scholars as LGS and ELSP participate in Emory Cares Day
of Service.
Space is limited. Gardening tools, snacks and water will be provided. Friends and family welcome. Children must be 10 or older.
When: Nov. 11 | 9 -11 a.m.
Where: Lullwater Preserve, here on Emory’s main campus
What: Planting native shrubs to restore the woodland growth in Lullwater Preserve.
Project Lead: Heather Boldt, hboldt@emory.edu
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International Student Support Group
Support groups bring together students who have similar experiences or concerns, with a focus on emotional support and encouragement. It’s not too late to join a Fall 2023 support groups for international students, offered by Emory’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
When: Thursdays until December 7 | 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Where: In-person at the CAPS office, 1462 Clifton Road Contact szhan71@emory.edu or smines2@emory.edu |
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Hertz Foundation Fellowship First year PhD students in the applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering: the Hertz Fellowship provides financial and lifelong professional support for the nation’s most promising graduate students in science and technology.
The fellowship includes up to five years of funding, valued at up to $250,000, and the freedom to pursue innovative projects wherever they may lead. In addition, fellows take part in ongoing mentoring, symposia, and workshops with our vibrant community of more than 1200 fellows, a set of peers who span disciplines, generations, and geography.
All eligible applicants must:
- intend to direct their studies toward understanding and solving major, near-term problems facing society; and
- be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
Deadline: Oct. 27 |
Dean's Teaching Fellowship
We are pleased to announce a new cycle for the Dean's Teaching Fellowship for the fellowship year 2024-25.
Click the button below to visit our advanced fellowships webpage for the latest guidelines for application. |
Academic Success Resources
Are you looking for some help related to procrastination, imposter syndrome, test anxiety, perfectionism, or attention and concentration challenges? Check out the resources available on CAPS’ website. In addition, the LGS Student Affairs Team is here to support every phase of your educational journey, so reach out any time! They can connect you to resources, answer questions you might have, or discuss concerns.
Explore these topics and other student affairs-related topics by contacting an LGS Student Affairs team member:
Dr. Jennifer M. Cason, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Emily Neutens, Assistant Director of Student Affairs for GDBBS |
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| Emory Flexible Teaching Toolkit
The toolkit is a collection of resources designed to support the development of flexible courses from CFDE, TLT, ATS, and Library Services. Resources are helpful to graduate students involved in teaching at every level. Read here. |
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