3rd Annual LGS-EDGE Research Symposium |
The 3rd Annual LGS-EDGE Research Symposium will take place in person Friday, April 14 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. LGS-EDGE invites graduate students conducting research on racial/social inequalities, community engagement, and the intersection between science and humanity to submit an abstract for the symposium. The symposium will feature students from a wide array of disciplines presenting 10-minute chalk talks. JPE credits will be offered.
Please use the template and guidelines here to submit your abstract. Abstracts are limited to 300 words excluding the title and author(s). The required font is 12pt Times New Roman, and abstracts should be submitted as a Word document. Abstract Submission Deadline: Wednesday, March 1 | 11:59 p.m. |
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Asian Student Center's New Book Club
Emory’s Asian Student Center is launching a book club focused on Asian American authors and issues, and invites graduate students to get involved! The next meeting's discussion will focus on The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Copies of the book are available for pickup. When: February 20 | 3 p.m. Where: ASC (AMUC 108) |
ACLS Career Webinar: K-12 Teaching
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) will offer a virtual presentation for PhDs and graduate students to learn about teaching roles in K-12 schools during a Q&A with people representing K-12 independent and public schools.
When: January 23 | 4 p.m. |
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Information Session
This information session is being held to discuss the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition, an academic competition in which graduate students deliver a compelling presentation to a non-specialist audience in three minutes or less. Cash prizes are available for the winner, the runner-up, and the “people’s choice” award. The winner will move on to compete in the regional and possibly national competition. If you are interested in competing, please join us and learn more.
When: January 24 | 4 – 5 p.m. |
Bain & Company - The ADvantage Experience
Are you interested in learning more about Bain’s ADvantage one-week program? If so, please join us for this informative, interactive session for a deep dive into Bain's ADvantage program, which allows AD candidates the opportunity to step into the role of a consultant and potentially walk away from the experience with a full-time offer to return. When: January 25 | 7 - 8 p.m. |
Laney Alumni Career Panel: CDC Careers
Laney Alumni Career Panels connect students with distinguished alumni who have chosen career paths outside of the academy. This session will include Emory alumni who currently work at the CDC.
When: January 25 | 4 – 5:30 p.m. (in person) |
CIRTL Spring 2023 Webinars and Workshops
Register for the Center for The Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning’s (CIRTL) Spring Webinars and Workshops, which are free for LGS students and faculty. Workshops
Preparing Your Teaching Demo for a Job Interview: Jan. 25 Decode a Troublesome Concept or Skill for Your Learners: Feb. 8 and Feb. 15 Communicating to Learn: Incorporating Scientific Communication into STEM Courses: Mar. 15 Multi-Week Online Courses Research Mentor Training: Jan. 23 - Feb. 27
Laying the Foundations for a Successful Teaching Career: Jan. 25 - Mar. 22 Advanced Learning Through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching: Jan. 30 - Mar. 26 |
LGS Student Parent Working Group
A group of student parents have set up a working group with the goal of creating an organization at Laney for student parents. The group hopes to promote a community of peers and parents to discuss, question, and learn about managing graduate school with children. Join to help create a community to serve all student parents at Emory. When: January 31 | 5 - 6 p.m. |
On-Campus Academic Job Interviews Workshop
Join this virtual workshop presented by Beyond the Professoriate to learn how best to approach an on-campus interview and how to effectively pitch yourself as the candidate for the role.
Date: February 1 | 12 p.m. |
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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Deadline extended! NIH Resilience Training Program for Graduate Students and Postdocs
The Laney Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Education are partnering with the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education to offer a virtual program on resilience.
The Becoming a Resilient Scientist program includes five units that will discuss multiple topics related to resilience. Each unit consists of a two-hour webinar watched at the trainee’s convenience, followed by a one-hour synchronous virtual small group discussion in small groups.
Interest Form Deadline: January 25 | 12 p.m.
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GIVE General Body Meeting
Join us for a free Jimmy John's lunch, meet the executive team, and learn about volunteer opportunities! We hope to see you there! When: January 26 | 1:30 - 2 p.m.
Location: Rollins Research Center 1052 |
Join Us! PDCP Spring 2023 Programming
The Office of Professional Development and Career Planning (PDCP) is pleased to offer a variety of opportunities this spring for graduate students to explore diverse career pathways, prepare academic and non-academic job applications, develop necessary professional skills, network with alumni whose graduate degree has prepared them for careers inside and outside the academy, learn more about job and internship opportunities from industry recruiters, expand your knowledge of teaching and ethics, and much more!
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Connect Across Campus: Global Ties Conversation Partner Program
Are you interested in connecting with students from other programs and cultures? The Global Ties Conversation Partner Program, a partnership between LGS, Emory College, and the School of Law, pairs members of the Emory community with diverse language backgrounds for cultural exchange and conversation in English. All LGS students, whether English is your first or an additional language, are invited to join. Spring will kick off with a social gathering of all program participants, and then you and your partner will meet on your own schedule.
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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. In-person location: The Computing Center at Cox Hall (Room: Fishbowl) Online: Via Zoom |
Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) Request for Proposals
The Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) program is soliciting proposals for graduate student-designed and performed research projects that contribute to the Science Mission Directorate’s (SMD) science, technology, and exploration goals.
Proposals must present a well-defined research problem/activity and a justification of its scientific significance to NASA. FINESST awards are research grants for up to three years and up to $50K per year. Deadline: February 7
For a full copy of notice of funding opportunity download the file entitled F.5 Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology final text released November 28, 2022 (.PDF) from https://go.nasa.gov/FINESST22.
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EDGE Talk Time
Laney EDGE (Emory Diversifying Graduate Education) wants to connect with you about opportunities and challenges related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in your program and at Laney. Set up some time to talk today! See appointment calendar, linked below: Dr. Amanda Marie James, Associate Dean, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement |
Let's Talk! Drop in Consultations for Emory Graduate & Professional Students
Let's Talk is an informal, free, confidential consultation service that allows graduate and professional students to speak with a clinician and receive support for any challenge they may be experiencing. Let's Talk is not a substitute for formal counseling but can be used to receive short-term support and resources. Students will meet 1:1 for a 15-20 minute video or phone consultation with their CAPS consultant. |
Emory Oaks Support Program for Autistic Students
Emory Oaks is a support program for autistic students enrolled at Emory University. Participating students have access to a staff member who meets with them regularly to get to know students in terms of their goals, gifts, interests, and strengths. From there, they work collaboratively to identify goals and ensure that students access the supports and services at Emory that they need or desire. Some common connections include access to Emory entities that provide academic accommodations, career support, mentors, academic coaching, mental wellness support, and others based on feedback from the student.
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Support Emory Basketball with Other International Students and Scholars ISSS invites the Emory international community to join us to cheer on our Emory Eagles women’s and men’s basketball teams as they face the University of Chicago. All students, scholars, and families are welcome. Admission is free and ISSS will provide snacks and refreshments in the stands. There will be an opportunity for a few lucky students to compete in a game of Knockout during halftime at each game for a chance to win Emory Athletics prizes!
When: January 27 | Starting at 5:30 p.m. |
Workshop for International Teaching Assistants (ITAs)
Are you new, or relatively new, to serving as a teaching assistant in the US context? The Office of Professional Development & Career Planning and the English Language Support Program have resources for you, including a “Tips and Strategies” guide that was created by former LGS ITAs and a Spring workshop that will be facilitated by experienced Emory ITAs from a variety of disciplines. |
Lunch with Emory International Students and Scholars
LGS is sponsoring the International Community Friday Lunch on January 27, and we hope to see you there. Spaces typically fill up fast so please sign up today. |
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
Applications are open for the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, a highly competitive national fellowship program that provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the funding and opportunity to work with one of two dozen participating institutions in Washington, DC, including leading think tanks and advocacy groups that focus on international security and diplomacy issues.
Fall 2023 Application Deadline: January 29 |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship Opportunity
Emory’s School of Medicine, Vascular Surgery, seeks a post-doctoral fellow with experience in cell culture, animal procedures operations and breeding, and Western bot and qPCR. Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc.) in an appropriate field, excellent scientific writing ability, and strong oral communication skills. |
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Emory Student Telehealth
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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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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. |
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