Monday, January 9, 2023

Laney Graduate School (LGS) has partnered with Emory Dining to expand the Food Security Safeguard Program (FSSP) for LGS graduate students. Starting Spring 2023, an additional number of meal swipes will be available.

The student facing food insecurity can simply click on this link and, upon filling out a few pieces of information, will receive three meal swipes to the Dobbs Common Table (DCT) that can be used immediately with their Emory ID.

If food insecurity continues, the student can return to the form and submit a second request. The LGS Student Affairs team, with the support from Student Case Management and Intervention Services (SCMIS) will meet with the student to assist with navigating long-term solutions to food insecurity as well as approve an additional 12 meal swipes. 

LGS continues to explore longer-term solutions to address the financial and non-financial hardships that many of our students face in the current environment. We are committed and continue to collaborate with campus partners to foster an environment of inclusion, which includes addressing critical needs such as food insecurity.

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.

Urgent Action for New Spring Students: Insurance Waiver

All new Spring 2023 students in every program (except visiting medical students on a one-month rotation) who have outside insurance coverage must complete the insurance waiver through OPUS. If the waiver is not completed, you will automatically be enrolled in Emory University's Student Health Insurance (EUSHIP) plan. The deadline for the spring insurance waiver is tomorrow, January 10. 

Contents

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

Wellness Series Starts with Panel on Imposter Syndrome & Resilience 

Our Spring 2023 Laney Wellness Series kicks off on January 18 with the second panel discussion on Imposter Syndrome & Building Resilience. Our panel members will be back to share their stories and strategies and answer your questions! Please join Dr. David Jacho-Chavez (Director of Graduate Studies – Economics), Dr. Amanda Marie James (Chef Diversity Officer for LGS), and Dr. Hilary King (Director of Graduate Studies – Master’s in Development Practice) for an informative, enlightening session.

When: January 18 | 3 – 4 p.m.

Where: Via Zoom

Genentech's Development Sciences Information Session

Join this virtual information session where you’ll learn more about Genentech's Development Sciences (DevSci) organization, meet current Drug Development Training Program (DDTP) participants, and get your questions answered about the DDTP program.

When: January 19 | 12 – 1 p.m. 

Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Information Session

Information sessions are 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.

Share your work and its impact with a wider audience, refine your presentation skills, and compete to become Emory’s 2023 3MT winner. 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.

Virtual Session

When: January 20 | 12 – 1 p.m.

In-person Session

When: January 24 | 4 – 5 p.m.

Laney Alumni Career Panel: CDC Careers (in-person)

Laney Alumni Career Panels connect students with distinguished alumni who have chosen career paths outside of the academy. This session will include Emory alumni that currently work at the CDC.

When: January 25 | 4 – 5:30 p.m.

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.

Santander International Grants

Santander International Exchange Grants aim to support doctoral students in building international networks and raising their academic profile. Research stays by Bonn doctoral students at a strategic university partner or in a priority country as well as stays by doctoral students from the above-mentioned regions at the University of Bonn are funded.

Deadline: January 15

Graduate Student Writing Group  

Are you working on a writing project? If so, our supportive community of writers can help you get it done! 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 1 week or come for them all.

When: Starting the week of January 16  

Where: Both online and in-person options available

Laney Graduate School Summer Opportunity for Academic Research (LGS-SOAR) Call for Undergraduate Scholars, Faculty Mentors

Do you know great undergraduate scholars looking for a summer research experience? Or are you a faculty member who wants to recruit and mentor the next generation of grad students to your program? The LGS-SOAR program is accepting applications for student participants, and for faculty mentors.

Deadline for Faculty Mentor Applications: January 11

Deadline for Student Applications: January 18 

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.

Training Opportunity: Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS) & Laney Graduate School (LGS) Technology in Pedagogy, Curriculum, and Research Program Application

TPC+R is a Teaching Assistant Training Opportunity Program (TATTO) extension program open to graduate students from all disciplines, designed to supplement other pedagogical training and professional development programming offered by academic departments, the graduate school, and ECDS.  

TPC+R presents an opportunity for graduate students to explore using new technologies in their teaching and research. Participants will be introduced to an array of digital tools, discuss practical and theoretical models for digital scholarship, and receive assistance in developing materials for their own courses and/or research. Through TPC+R, participants will create their own final project in which they will incorporate digital tools and present to the class. This could include: a professional website, an outline for a digital assignment, a data visualization and/or another use of technology discussed and approved with the instructor.

When: Course will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 - 4 p.m., February 7 - March 23. 

Where: Via Zoom 

Deadline to Apply: January 17

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.

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!

• Appointments for Laney Graduate School Students
• When: 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 counselling 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. 

LGS Student Affairs Appointments

The Laney Graduate School Student Affairs team wants you to know they're here for you and are happy to meet in person or virtually if you want to connect. They can help connect you to resources, answer questions you might have, or discuss concerns. Feel free to reach out any time.

• Appointments for Laney Graduate School Students
• When: See appointment calendars, linked below:
• Dr. Jennifer Cason, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
• Claire DePalma, Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Student Wellness
• Emily Neutens, Assistant Director of Student Affairs for GDBBS

Reminder: International Travel Policy

Emory University international travel policy requires all Emory-sponsored international travel to be approved by the student’s school of enrollment. For LGS students, all Emory-related international travel, regardless of funding source (e.g., PDS award, program funding, etc.), MUST be approved through the LGS International Travel Permission Form.

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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.

Connect with International Scholars Living in Atlanta 

AMIS Atlanta is an organization in Atlanta with the mission of “Welcoming and Connecting International Students with Friends.” Interested parties are invited to their Spring ‘welcome back’ gathering at Georgia Tech on January 14. In addition to events, AMIS also offers a blog focusing on the highlights and challenges of being an international student.

Spring 2023 Language Support 

The English Language Support Program has Spring courses for participants ranging in proficiency from intermediate to advanced high. All courses meet once per week, either in-person or hybrid. 

SPEAKING SUPPORT

ELSP 515 – Foundations in Oral Communication II 

ELSP 520 – Laboratory in Professional Communication

WRITING SUPPORT

ELSP 510 – Foundations in Graduate Writing

ELSP 521 – Laboratory in Graduate and Professional Writing

View more at our Fellowships and Grants website.

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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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