Monday, February 13, 2023

The James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies is embarking upon a process that defines a clear and compelling long-term strategic vision for the school. This is an exciting process whereby the perspectives of all segments of the LGS community are sought in order to inform key areas of priority over the next five to eight years.   

We want to hear from you! We are convening a series of in-person listening sessions for master’s and humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences doctoral students to get input into the strategic vision for the school. They will take place over the course of February, with the goal of finalizing the strategic vision towards the end of the Spring semester. 

Please consider joining a listening session, as it offers an opportunity for you to help chart the future of LGS. Here are the upcoming dates, times, and sign-up links:

When:

Master's Students: February 20 | 4 – 5 p.m. Sign up here.

Humanities Doctoral Students: February 21 | 4 – 5 p.m. Sign up here.

Social Sciences Doctoral Students: February 23 | 4 – 5 p.m. Sign up here.

Natural Sciences Doctoral Students: February 28 | 4 – 5 p.m. Sign up here.

Where: In-person at Administration Building Conference Room 206. Food and drinks will be served.

Thank you for the many ways that you already contribute to our vibrant and growing intellectual community. Please let me know of questions or concerns by emailing lgsdean@emory.edu. 

Graduate and Professional Student Housing Focus Groups

Emory will host focus groups to get feedback from students about the University’s new Graduate and Professional School Housing Initiative. This initiative will provide housing for hundreds of graduate and professional students on the main campus, where Emory currently has none. In anticipation of the housing project opening next year, the focus groups will discuss challenges faced securing housing, opportunities to enhance the sense of community for graduate students, and any special conditions and considerations the University should address in the new housing project. 

When: February 15 and March 15 | 12 – 1 p.m. Bring your lunch. 

Registration is required and the focus group attendance will be limited to approximately 12 students. Please share your name, degree program, and year in the graduate program when you register.

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Doctoral Student Stipends to Increase in Fall 2023

Today, we are pleased to announce a 6% increase in the base stipend for most doctoral students of the Laney Graduate School, starting in Fall 2023. The stipend increases for doctoral students in the Goizueta Business School and the Biomedical Engineering program reflect different rate increases based on administrative decisions made within those units. All 2023-2024 stipend rates are provided here. The newly announced 2023-2024 increase follows an 8% stipend increase that went into effect for most doctoral students effective September 1, 2022.

Many of you are aware that increasing the stipend for doctoral students has been a key budget priority at LGS as we continue to maximize our ability to support our students in every way that we can. We appreciate the dedication, commitment, and excellence demonstrated by graduate students across programs at Emory and are grateful for the myriad ways in which campus partners have contributed to this increase. 

Job Opportunity: Research Assistant in Dept. of Film & Media

Assistant Professor Dehanza Rogers in the Department of Film & Media, Emory University, seeks a research assistant (15 hours per week) for her documentary and narrative film projects and associated tasks during the Spring semester, from now until April 30. The successful candidate will research and organize content, research relevant grants, and assist with the pre-production process. The candidate is someone who can share and express opinions, ideas, and see themselves as a collaborator. They should have an interest in anti-Black racism and exploring (Black) motherhood and reproductive rights in the carceral system, as well as abolitionist and social justice filmmaking. 

Deadline Approaching! Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition at Emory

The application deadline to participate in the Three Minute Thesis Competition is fast approaching. Sign up to participate by Thursday, Feb. 16 (deadline extended)! 3MT® is an academic competition in which master’s and PhD 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.

Deadline: February 16

Emory Writing Center Spring 2023 Information

The Emory Writing Center serves writers at all stages of the writing process. This includes first-year writing students brainstorming their first essays, seniors with job applications, and graduate students, staff, and faculty revising articles for publication—and more!

Please sign up/log in to make appointments. There is often availability for walk-ins, especially early in the term, but signing up in advance is encouraged. Writers are welcome to join for two appointments per week, one per day.

When: Through April 30 (see times below)

In-person tutoring: Callaway N111 from Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Online tutoring: Monday-Thursday, online 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 12 p.m. - 8 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.

LGS Eleanor Main Graduate Student and Faculty Mentor Award, and The Provost’s Distinguished Teaching Award for Excellence in Graduate Education Nominations

We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for two faculty awards and one student award, to be awarded in conjunction with commencement:

• The 2022-2023 Eleanor Main Graduate Student Mentor Award annually honors a current LGS graduate student for providing exemplary mentorship to others, including peer graduate students and students they teach and supervise over the course of their graduate career. The award carries a $2,500 prize. See nomination details here.
  

   

• The Eleanor Main Graduate Faculty Mentor Award annually honors a current LGS graduate faculty member for providing exemplary mentorship to graduate students over the course of their entire graduate career. The award carries a $5,000 prize. See nomination details here.
  
  

• The Provost’s Distinguished Teaching Award for Excellence in Graduate and Professional Education will be presented to one faculty member in each of the seven graduate and professional schools in acknowledgement of the important role of exceptional teaching. Award recipients will receive a framed citation and $4,000 honorarium. See nomination details here.

Nomination deadline: March 5 | 5 p.m. 

3rd Annual LGS-EDGE Research Symposium

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 3rd Annual LGS-EDGE Research 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. 

Deadline for submission: March 15

In-person symposium: April 14 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

ATLANTIS Pre- and Post-doc Training Slots 

The Atlanta Network for Training in Kidney, Urology, and Hematology training grant is accepting applications for trainee support. See the flyer here with more details.

Deadline for submission: March 15

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. Snacks are provided.

When: Tuesdays, 2 - 4 p.m.  

In-person location: The Computing Center at Cox Hall (Room: Fishbowl)

Online: Via Zoom 

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.

To schedule appointments for Laney Graduate School students, see linked calendars:

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

Institute for Liberal Arts Graduate Programming

Although the Ph.D. program in the Graduate Institute of Liberal Arts has officially closed, the Institute for the Liberal Arts continues to offer exciting opportunities for innovative, inclusive, interdisciplinary experiences that enhance graduate training in pedagogy and public scholarship, including the Empowering Interdisciplinarity Graduate Workshop and the Nat C. Robertson Fellowship in Science and Society

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Planning your Postdoc: Selecting, Applying, and Choosing

In this workshop, we will discuss the processes of deciding whether you should do a postdoc, how to identify optimal postdoctoral labs for your goals, and the nuts and bolts of how to apply for the postdoc.

When: February 14 | 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Student Loan Repayment Workshop 

Join this workshop as Maria Carthon, Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Debt Management, presents on and answers questions regarding the various student loan repayment options available, recent changes in federal regulations, as well as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) requirements, and common barriers to the program. 

When: February 15 | 4 p.m.

How to Market Your PhD

Join this virtual workshop, presented by Beyond the Professoriate, to learn how to identify your most marketable skills, and communicate those skills to employers in industry. 

When: February 15 | 12 p.m.

Beyond the Professoriate Information Session

The Laney Graduate School is pleased to offer LGS graduate students access to Beyond the Professoriate’s professional development training platform. Join this information session to learn how to use the PhD Career Training Platform as part of your job search.

When: February 16 | 3 - 4 p.m.

Career Diversity Panel for Humanities PhDs

The Emory English Department is delighted to announce two upcoming panels on career diversity for doctoral students in the humanities. Each of the two Zoom panels will feature humanities PhDs who do work outside of university instructor/professor roles.

When: February 16 and 23 | 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Where: Via Zoom

Developing Your Own Personal Branding for Career Success

Being able to clearly articulate your unique strengths and abilities is crucial to career success. This workshop will focus on what distinguishes you from the competition, and how to develop your own personal brand.

When: February 17 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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)

Funding Mechanisms available to Grad Students, Postdocs, and Early Career Investigators

This workshop will cover predoctoral, postdoctoral and career transition awards from the NIH, NSF and private foundations as well the long-term relationship of these funding mechanisms to faculty principal investigator grants.

When: February 21 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Laney Alumni Career Panel: CDC Careers (virtual)

The Laney Alumni Career Panel connects students with distinguished alumni who have chosen diverse career paths. This session will include Emory alumni who currently work at the CDC.

When: February 23 | 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Developing your Intercultural Skills Workshop 

This free in-person workshop for students (domestic and international; undergraduate, graduate and professional) is aimed to help you develop intercultural capacity through exploration of different cultural values and diverse communication styles. Offered by Emory’s International Student and Scholars Services Office, the content includes tips for communicating, working, living, and studying with people from cultures different than your own. 

Limited space available!

When: Friday, February 24 | 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Where: North Decatur Building, Classroom 111

McKinsey & Company Information Session

Join McKinsey & Company for a virtual information session on management consulting. The session will include a discussion about their recruiting timeline, case interviews, and what consulting really is.

When: February 24 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The 6th Annual First-Generation Graduate Student Symposium

Join the Boston University Newbury Center, Duke University First-Generation Graduate Student Network, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina Grad Student F1RSTS, along with the Center for First-generation Student Success, for the 6th annual symposium for graduate and professional students. This national symposium is open to any student who identifies as a current first-generation graduate or professional student who has not yet completed an advanced degree. 

The keynote speaker will be Jonathan L. Allen, co-founder and director of development from Leadership Brainery, a Boston-based nonprofit addressing inequitable access to master’s and doctoral degrees and workforce leadership opportunities. The event will also have opportunities to network with other first-generation graduate/professional students at institutions across the country, workshop sessions, and more! 

When: February 24 | 1 - 5 p.m.

Where: Via Zoom

Museums at the Cutting Edge of Public Humanities

Please join us for a roundtable discussion on the role of museums in innovative public humanities work. Our guest speakers are pioneers at the intersections of leading institutions and the publics they serve. The event will feature presentations by Daniel Weiss, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art; Ugochukwu Smooth-Nzewi, Steven and Lisa Tanenbaum Curator at the Museum of Modern Art; and Caryl McFarlane, Senior Fellow Emerita, Metropolitan Museum of Art. A discussion moderated by Walter Melion (Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry) will follow. This event is free and open to all students and faculty at Emory University. 

When: February 27

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Interviewing Skills: The STAR Technique & More 

Do you have an interview coming up? Are there other situations in which you need to describe your past academic experiences clearly and effectively? In this 2-part workshop for speakers of English as an additional language, participants will learn how to provide clear and concise responses that showcase their skills, experience, and achievements for job interviews or other situations in which it is crucial to talk about  past academic experiences and accomplishments clearly and effectively. Topics covered will include learning and applying the STAR technique, choosing precise vocabulary, speaking with grammatical accuracy, and clear delivery of English through qualities of voice and body language. Time and date will be determined based on interested parties’ availability.  

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. 

Free Black History Month Field Trip

International students and scholars have the opportunity to visit the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for free, including transportation, admission to both centers, and meals. Join ISSS for a daylong journey to two of Atlanta’s most important landmarks to celebrate Black History Month and learn about Atlanta’s rich heritage. The trip will focus on the history of the civil rights movement in the United States and the ongoing fight for justice and dignity for all people today. There will be a pre-departure breakfast session at Emory, a group lunch, and opportunities for reflection throughout the day. Space is limited and will be given on a first come, first served basis. 

When: February 25

F-1 Students: OPT Spring Application Dates for Spring 2023

If you are an F-1 student graduating in May, you can submit your Optional Practical Training (OPT) to the U.S. government starting now. If you have not completed an OPT workshop online or in-person already, now is the time to get started! It is important not to delay applying for OPT because the government processing times can change without advanced warning. Also, if you file early and your OPT application is denied or rejected for a technical reason, you will still have time to re-file it. Apply early—soon after you become eligible.

David R. Scott Digital Humanities Fellowship

Apply for the David R. Scott Digital Humanities Fellowship, which will support an LGS doctoral student. Primary preference will be given to those who are sixth-year Sociology students working in the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS), or the future equivalent. Secondary preference will be given to sixth-year History students who are working in the ECDS, and a tertiary preference for any sixth-year students in social science of humanities disciplines. 

Deadline: February 28 

Piedmont TATTO Fellowship on Sustainability and Curriculum Development

Applications are now open for the Piedmont TATTO Fellowship on Sustainability and Curriculum Development. This interdisciplinary program is open to graduate students in all disciplines and professional programs who want to expand their teaching repertoire around sustainability, environmental, and social justice issues. Fellows share a one-day workshop, learn from campus experts, explore engaged learning opportunities, experience creative teaching strategies, and develop teaching materials. The program offers a $500 stipend upon completion and approval of a syllabus and attendance at an end-of-summer field trip.

Deadline: March 20

Emory University Women’s Club Memorial Fellowship in Graduate Research

The Emory University Women’s Club Memorial Award in Graduate Research awards $5,500 to a doctoral student to support research, writing, or living expenses related to the student’s dissertation. The awardee is expected to: (1) devote no less than one-half time to the dissertation and should complete the degree in the 2023-2024 academic year; (2) make a brief research and publicly accessible presentation at a meeting of the Emory Women’s Club; and (3) submit a final report explaining how the funds were expended.

Deadline: March 27

View more at our Fellowships and Grants website.

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Emory Flexible Teaching Toolkit

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teaching at every level.

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