Monday, April 10, 2023

Congratulations to the winner of Laney Graduate School's 2023 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition and the People's Choice Award, Ben Dratch, as well as runner-up, Hanna Glenn.

Doctoral students spend hours immersed in the intricacies of their research. An 80,000-word thesis would take about nine hours to present. Yet every spring, the 3MT competition, an academic competition developed at the University of Queensland Australia, challenges students to explain that extensive research in only three minutes, using non-specialist language and a single, static presentation slide. 

On April 5, LGS held its annual 3MT competition as part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week at The Hatchery. Ten finalists competed for cash prizes and the winning title, which was decided by a panel of four alumni judges. These judges evaluated the students based on the effectiveness of their communication style, overall clarity, and comprehension.

Ben Dratch, a Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry, emerged victorious with his presentation on “Consulting with Nature to Develop Chemical Reactions.”

Runner-up Hanna Glenn, is a Ph.D. candidate in Economics, who presented on the topic “How do Physicians Respond to Technological Change?”.

Why three minutes? The idea for 3MT came about at a time when the state of Queensland was suffering severe drought. To conserve water, residents were encouraged to time their showers, and many people had a three-minute egg timer fixed to the wall in their bathroom. The then Dean of the Graduate School, Emeritus Professor Alan Lawson, put two and two together and the idea for the 3MT competition was born. 

Student Appreciation Picnic

Join in on the final event of Grad Student Appreciation Week: a picnic in your honor! Come for food, games, and fun as a big thank you to graduate students for all that you do. The LGS staff and faculty team are honored to be part of your journey. 

When: April 14 | 3 – 5 p.m.

Where: McDonough Plaza

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Britney Approximately: A Pop Greek Tragedy

Written and directed by Megan Tabaque with original music by Prerit Chaudhary and Willa Barnett, Britney Approximately is a new play with original pop music about motherhood, isolation, and power. Pushed through a glitter-pink meat grinder, it mixes Eurpides’ Medea with a loose retelling of the Britney Spears conservatorship court battle. One part bombastic and violent Greek tragedy and one hundred parts tragic-pop-diva-revenge-song, this plays asks: What does our treatment of celebrity say about us?

When: Through April 16
Where: The Mary Gray Munroe Theater

LGS-EDGE Research Symposium

This symposium will feature Laney graduate students from a wide array of disciplines presenting research related to racial and social disparities, community engagement, and the intersection between science and humanity. Opening session and panels will feature faculty across Emory University engaged in this research. JPE credits are available after attending a full session.

When: April 14 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

Where: Emory Student Center, Multipurpose Rooms

Social Sciences and Humanities PhD Student Mixer

The Coalition of Graduate Sociologists (COGS) from the Department of Sociology is hosting a mixer for PhD students within the social sciences and humanities. The event will be an outdoor “field day,” where students from different areas can spend time outdoors, play games, eat, and drink. Drinks, snacks, and games will be provided. Please RSVP.

When: April 15 | 2 p.m.

Where: Medlock Park (exact coordinates will be sent out before the event)

LGSA x LSO Noche de Gala 

The Atlanta Contemporary is again being transformed into Emory's biggest Latinx dance party of the year. The night includes Perreo 404's DJ Vitillaz, two food trucks, drinks (beer and wine for those 21+ with a government-issued ID), churros, photo booth, and a performance by ALAS: Emory's Afro-Latinx dance group. Shuttles will be running from Woodruff Circle to the Atlanta Contemporary. There is also free parking at the venue. 

When: April 15 | 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Sheth Lecture in Indian Studies: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Novelist Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni gives the Sheth Lecture in Indian Studies, discussing and reading from her new book, Independence. This 2023 Sheth Lecture in Indian Studies is co-sponsored by Emory's English Department and the Carlos Museum. The book, Independence, is available for purchase at the Carlos Museum Bookshop. 

When: April 16 | 4 - 6:30 p.m.

Emory’s Asian Student Center Book Club

Join Emory’s Asian Student Center book club's final meeting of the semester to discuss the book Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri. 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: April 17 | 3 p.m. 

Where: ASC (AMUC 108) 

MA in Bioethics Information Sessions

Emory’s Master of Arts in Bioethics degree program provides flexible, interdisciplinary study in bioethics for professionals and students interested in the social and ethical challenges facing health care, public health and the biomedical sciences.  For Emory faculty and staff, the tuition costs for courses may be covered by the Emory Courtesy Scholarship. To learn how this program can benefit your clinical care, education, research, and/or professional service, join the upcoming information session and visit the website. 

Virtual: April 19 | 12 – 1 p.m. 

Global Safety & Security Pre-Departure Workshop

Speaker Kenya Casey will cover topics, such as international SOS, preparedness, risk management, crisis response, and emotional support.

When: April 20 | 6 – 7 p.m. 

Where: Zoom 

Yale University Virtual Postdoc Recruitment Event

Yale University’s Office for Postdoctoral Affairs is hosting its Virtual Postdoc Recruitment Event to engage scholars interested in pursuing postdoctoral training at Yale University. Participants will have the opportunity to hear about postdoctoral research at Yale in an information session, engage with current Yale postdocs and available resources in a virtual meet and greet, hear from and ask questions of  current Yale faculty, and participate in a mini-mentoring workshop. As part of the event, current and future postdoctoral opportunities at Yale and how to follow up with the corresponding hiring departments and faculty will be highlighted. All participants will receive a Grubhub voucher for participating.

When: May 5 | 12 p.m.

Where: Zoom

Emory Autism Center April Event Series

Emory Autism Center hosts a series of events in April for Autism Celebration Month. Find all the details for the events here. Kickoff events will be in person, and the rest will be taking place over Zoom.

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Woodruff Library Digital Preservation Seeking Graduate Student Assistant

The Digital Preservation Program Manager in Emory’s Woodruff Library is seeking a graduate student assistant for 20 hours per week to support the ingest of content into the Emory Digital Collections repository. The student will perform work to prepare, ingest, and ensure quality control of digital collections content, including the following tasks: Editing comma-separated values (CSV) files containing digital collections metadata; running and monitoring ingests of content into Emory Digital Collections; indexing ingested files; performing quality-control reviews of ingested content; and organizing, renaming, or reformatting digital files to prepare for ingest.

Start date: ASAP

2023 Inclusive Cataloging Graduate Summer Internship Opportunity

Emory University Woodruff Library Resource Services Department offers a paid graduate internship in inclusive resource description focused on subject analysis of LGBTQ+ materials and the application of LGBTQ+ terminology to improve description and discoverability of LGBTQ+ library resources. Individuals from underrepresented groups who have a demonstrated interest in LGBTQ+ research or inclusive cataloging are encouraged to apply. Applicants may be graduate students in any area with interest in LGBTQ+ topics and librarianship or current MLIS students and recent graduates.

Application deadline: May 10

The Hatchery’s Summer Incubator Program

The Hatchery Summer Incubator will provide you with funding, workshops, coaching, and mentorship to take your nonprofit or for-profit venture to the next level.

When: Mid-May to late July 2023

Where: The Hatchery

Call for Applications: Public Humanities Course-Development Workshop

Graduate students are invited to apply for participation in a three-day Public Humanities course-development workshop, May 16-18 here at Emory. The goal of the workshop will be to create a robust suite of graduate and undergraduate courses that explore and showcase the social value of the humanities and humanistic pedagogy. It will feature presentations by Emory faculty who have created innovative experiential learning opportunities through course design, as well as guided exercises leading to creation of syllabi in your particular field. All participants will receive a stipend. 

When: May 16-18

LGS-PDCP Career Coaching Program – Spring 2023 Availability

We are excited to announce that our career coaching program has a limited number of appointments available this semester for graduate students who wish to think through their career planning with a professional coach!

LGS Graduate Student Writing Group  

Join our weekly graduate student writing group for two hours of dedicated writing time using the pomodoro method, as well as the opportunity to obtain feedback from a Writing Center graduate tutor or an English Language Specialist, if desired. Come for one week or come for them all.

When: Tuesdays, 2 - 4 p.m.  

Online: Via Zoom

Dean's Office Spring Open Office Hours

LGS Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola is hosting open office hours each month this semester for all LGS students. All LGS students are welcome—just come to the Dean’s Office (Administration Building, Suite 202) during office hours, sign in upon arrival, and you’ll be able to meet with the Dean individually. We will offer light refreshments in the office while you wait. Hours will be first come, first serve. Please see spring open office hours dates and times above.

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Summer 2023 English Language Support Program

The English Language Support Program is here this summer to support users of English as an additional language. Multi-level courses to work on:

o             Presentation skills (poster presentations, video abstracts, and more)

o             Discussion skills (theme: U.S. cultural references)

o             Graduate & professional writing (to make progress on a particular text)

Summer course format: Hybrid, i.e., a mix of in-person and online sessions

When: Summer 2023 - May 12 - June 21

Read more and express interest here.

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. 

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

Claire DePalma, Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Student Wellness

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.