Monday, May 15, 2023

Earlier this month, the U.S. News and World Report announced that once again, Emory’s graduate and professional schools ranked among best in the nation. (You can read the story reported first by the Emory News Center here.) 

For us here at Laney, we’re just excited that the world knows what we know – our faculty and scholars aren’t just among the best – they are the best. 

You can look at how we stack up in this condensed guide here. 

Although not all programs were ranked this year, this doesn’t diminish their accomplishments – it just means that a particular program wasn’t up for re-evaluation.  

Congratulations, Spring 2023 Graduates!

The Laney Graduate School diploma ceremony and reception was a fabulous celebration of our master's and doctoral students' achievements.

Olivia Johnson Wins the 2023 Eleanor Main Student Mentor Award

Throughout her years at Laney Graduate School, Olivia Johnson, a sixth-year doctoral candidate in Sociology, sought multiple opportunities to support, guide, uplift, and communicate on behalf of fellow graduate students.      

Johnson, who will graduate in December 2023, is the recipient of this year’s Eleanor Main Graduate Student Mentor Award, which recognizes mentoring of the highest quality in graduate education and is presented at LGS’s spring diploma ceremony.

“Winning the Eleanor Main award feels like a culmination of my graduate career thus far, and I’m honored. It isn’t often that mentorship is formally recognized and rewarded. Oftentimes it is seen as a distraction from the real goal to get in and do your dissertation and get out. But if I can’t help people while doing that then there’s really no point,” said Johnson.

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1. Events
2. Opportunities & Reminders 
   
3. International Students 
4. Fellowships
5. Additional Resources

Head Start Faculty Job Search Summer 2023 Series

Are you hoping to begin a faculty position starting in fall 2024? Get a head start and learn how to prepare yourself, your support system, and your applications before faculty job openings begin posting in late summer 2023. This six-session series is open to LGS Students and Postdoctoral Scholars in all disciplines.

Faculty Job Search Overview: June 7 & June 21 | 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Writing Your Faculty Job Application Materials: July 12 & 19 | 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Preparing for Faculty Job Interviews & Offer Negotiation: Aug. 2 & 9 | 3 - 4:30 p.m.

CIRTL Summer Courses and Workshops Open for Registration Today

These Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning online courses are free to LGS students and faculty through Emory’s CIRTL membership. CIRTL is committed to advancing the teaching of STEM disciplines in higher education.

Johns Hopkins Teaching Institute: June 6-9

Basics of Online Learning and Teaching: June 5-7

First Year Faculty Teaching Academy: June 6-11

Planning Your Teaching-as-Research Project: June 13-15

An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching: June 19-Aug 13

Using Teaching-as-Research to Advance Equitable Educational Experiences: June 21 & 28

Preparing Your Teaching Demo for a Job Interview: July 13

LGS Graduate Student Writing Group - Summer Edition

Our graduate student writing group meets weekly for two hours of dedicated writing time within a supportive community. 

When: Beginning May 18 | Thursdays, 1 - 3 p.m.

Where: Via Zoom here or contact Heather Boldt for the in-person location

Industry Job Search Series 

The following series is hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Education and open to LGS students seeking, planning to seek, or curious about careers in industry:

Job Hunting for Industry Research Positions: How to apply for jobs and get interviews (May 25)

Succeeding in Interviews for Industry Research Positions and Industry Research Interview Practice Session (June 1 and 8)

Compensation Negotiation for Industry Research Positions (June 15)

When: Thursdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Where: Zoom

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Graduate Student Government Association Executive Board Applications

GSGA is accepting applications for its Executive Board for the 2023-24 school year. As a member of the Executive Board, you will have the opportunity to work alongside other dedicated and motivated students to plan and execute events, advocate for student needs, and make a positive impact on our campus. Being a part of GSGA is also an excellent opportunity to meet the Emory community, build your resume, and gain valuable leadership experience.

Application deadline: May 17 at 11:59 p.m.

Complete the application form found here.

Asynchronous Online Course for Pedagogy and Remote Teaching: EFOT

Emory Foundations for Online Teaching (EFOT) is a professional development opportunity for graduate students offered through a joint partnership between the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence and the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship. Emory graduate students from any school are welcome to enroll. EFOT introduces best practices for online teaching and is designed for graduate students who are preparing to TA or teach partially or wholly in an online environment. All course sessions use Canvas, and the participant learns from the point of view of an online student. Students can learn on their own pace, but are required to attend at least two synchronous online sessions during the six-week period.

Application deadline: June 5
Course dates: June 12-July 23

Call for Applications: The ATLANTIS Program

The ATLANTIS Program is currently accepting applications from pre- and postdoctoral trainees engaged in research related or relevant to nephrology, urology, and non-malignant hematology. The program is designed to train the next generation of kidney, urology, and hematology health scientists, and cultivates a vibrant network of mentors, mentees, and leaders in the field.

Application deadline: June 15

Summer Job Opportunities in Athletics & Recreation

Emory Athletics and Recreation is hiring for the summer. Positions available include facility attendants that support operations at either the Woodruff P.E. Center or the Student Academic and Activity Center, member services attendants that provide departmental information and respond to member questions and inquiries, fitness attendants that oversee our fitness equipment and floor, and summer camp counselors that engage with 5- to 12-year-old campers during the month of June. Pay rates start at $15 per hour for graduate students. Interested individuals can apply via Eagle Ops, or those without an account can email recwell@emory.edu.

Paid Summer Graduate Internship with Emory’s Woodruff Library in Access Services

Emory University Libraries is actively recruiting innovative and service-oriented graduate students from underrepresented communities for a paid on-site summer internship with a focus on Access Services with the Robert W. Woodruff Library. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Monday, May 22.

Assistant Program Coordinator Position with The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations

The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations seeks a graduate student for a one-year assignment as Assistant Program Coordinator. The position will expose you to core focus areas including: landscape analysis of research and program within Emory; evaluation of new research and programs, including scientific, market, and intellectual property research as well as legal contract processes and some experience with creating material for external and internal outreach while understanding how to position the university with key stakeholders.

Editorial Assistant/Social Media Lead Job Opportunity

A new journal launching this spring: Intersections: The Education Journal of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center is in need of an Editorial Assistant/Social Media Lead. The EA/SML will be responsible for reviewing all accepted manuscripts to ensure that they meet journal style guidelines and are formatted appropriately for publication, and for uploading final manuscripts and all the associated materials into WordPress in order to publish them to the journal website. In addition, the EA/SML will publicize all new additions to Intersections through the journal’s social media and lead efforts to enhance the journal’s social media presence and reach. The EA/SML will be an integral part of the Intersections team and will attend regular editorial meetings and report on their work to the rest of the team.

Application deadline: ASAP

Fall Internships Available - Emory’s Office of Technology Transfer (OTT)

The OTT is now accepting applications for fall interns (deadline June 30). These internships will help prepare students for career alternatives outside of a traditional research lab by balancing formal training in technology transfer, marketing, intellectual property protection, licensing, and contracts with projects that expose interns to the day-to-day workings of a technology transfer office. Visit the OTT website for more information about the internship program and past interns.

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 team. The SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students’ active crises. SIS is housed under Student Case Management and Intervention Services (SCMIS). SIS responder training will be provided during the summer. Overview of SIS Team: Compensation provided; Student Intervention Services (SIS) consists of campus life professionals; 24/7 crisis on-call rotation to support Emory University students; and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support.

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Experience an Atlanta Braves Baseball Game

AMIS Atlanta is a non-profit organization with the mission of connecting international students and scholars in the Atlanta metro area with friends. Experience America's favorite past-time by joining AMIS's outing to the Sunday, May 21, 1:30 p.m. Braves game for the discounted price of $16. 

When: May 21 | 1:30 p.m.

Where: Truist Park

1-on-1 Speaking and Writing Consultations with an LGS English Language Specialist

The English Language Support Program offers individual support sessions for LGS students who use English as an additional language. Speaking support can focus on various types of oral communication: conference/group/lab presentations, class discussions, interviews, and more. For written communication, you can get a consult on any stage in the writing process, from planning and organizing to revising for improved sentence-level cohesion, word choice, and accuracy. 

Graduate Community of Digital Scholars 2023-24 Cohort

The Graduate Community of Digital Scholars—a joint program of the Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship, and the Digital Publishing in the Humanities initiative—offers structured support, connections to training opportunities, and access to funding for PhD students in the humanities and other humanistic fields who are developing digital and/or public-facing dissertations and research projects. It is currently accepting applications for the 2023-24 cohort. The first meeting of the new cohort will take place in September 2023. 

Application deadline: June 15

View more at our Fellowships and Grants website.

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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

Emory Student Telehealth
24/7 Medical and Mental Health

Are you Concerned about a Student? 

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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Attention Laney Graduate Students:

Do you have an idea for a story or event for this newsletter? If so, please email lgs.communications@emory.edu with your idea and include: event name, a brief summary, date, time and link.