Grad Student Appreciation Week Events (April 1 - 5)
Grad Students! It's almost that time of year where we celebrate you and you celebrate each other for the hard work you have done and will continue doing.
Visit the Grad Student Appreciation Week website to see the full calendar of events. More details will be coming soon.
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Want to Join Laney Graduate Student Council (LGSC)?
Click the button below to check out testimonials from the current LGSC to see what they enjoyed most about serving as executive board members.
If interested in serving on the 2024-2025 LGSC executive board, candidate registration is now open. All officers will receive a $500 stipend for the Fall and Spring.
The available positions are:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Divisional Treasurer
- Travel Treasurer
- Social Chairs (2)
- Ticket Liaisons (2)
- University Senate Representative
Please email LGSC Vice President and Elections Chair Kaitlin Taibl (kaitlin.rene.taibl@emory.edu) your candidate information by Friday, March 20.
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Educational Testing Service (ETS) Research Study
Educational Testing Service (ETS®) is seeking students interested in participating in a research study on the newly released shorter GRE® General Test.
Participating students will receive a voucher to cover the total cost of the GRE® General Test, a free test prep, and a $100 virtual Amazon® gift card by email upon completion of the GRE® General Test and submission of the current semester’s unofficial or official transcripts.
Who can participate: Currently enrolled first-year graduate student residing in the United States.
Eligibility Survey Deadline: March 22
GRE Test Deadline: April 19
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the study project manager, Kofi James (kjames@ets.org).
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Lunch & Learn Envisioning Baroque Rome Digital Project
The Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS) and the Envisioning Baroque Rome digital humanities project invite you for a one-hour round-table Lunch & Learn.
RSVP Deadline: March. 18
When: March. 21 | 12 p.m. EST
Where: Woodruff Library.
Enjoy a provided lunch while the project team discusses the process of building a 3D model of the city of Rome. Led by Sarah McPhee, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Art History, the round-table will include ECDS staff Joanna Mundy, Ian Burr, and John Halbert, and artist Nicole Costello Matthews. The team will discuss the research, modeling, texturing, and animation of Baroque Rome, and you will have an opportunity to explore the newest version of the 3D city yourself!
Learn about the recent research in the project and stroll the streets of Rome with Giovanni Battista Falda.
If you have any questions, please email Joanna Mundy jcmundy@emory.edu.
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Ask RCRA Community Forum
The Office of Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (RCRA) is delighted to invite you to our monthly "Ask RCRA" community forum! Please join us for important research compliance information, including regulatory updates and institutional changes in policies and procedures. To receive a link to the webinar, please register in advance:
When: March. 21 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Please use your Emory email address to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Agenda:
1. From the Office of Clinical Research – Bridget Strong
2. All About ARPA-H @ Emory – Erica Pitre
3. Emory’s Foreign Travel Security Framework
- International Travel: Policy Updates – Sarah Harlan Zegeye
- Loaner Laptop Program – Jay Flanagan
4. Q&A
Do you have any questions we can answer during the session? Please submit questions to: researchcompliance@emory.edu or aaliyah.saran.van.de.cruize@emory.edu
We look forward to seeing you at Ask RCRA!
** Be sure to check out the February edition of our RCRA Newsletter here! **
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Save the Date: 2024 GDBBS Symposium Registration!
Please join DSAC for its 21st Annual GDBBS Research Symposium.
When: March 27
Where: Emory Student Center RM 1-6
- Breakfast refreshments will be provided starting at 8 a.m.
- Oral sessions to begin at 9 a.m.
Lunch will be provided for attendees that register with the link below.
For any questions or issues, please contact Veronica Canarte (veronica.canarte@emory.edu) or Louis Hopkins(louis.hopkins@emory.edu)
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The Hatchery STEAMSYNC
The Hatchery is excited to announce the return of the STEMSYNC event, where Emory's STEM PhD and MBA scholars will unite to address current biotech challenges posed by Atlanta's leading new innovators, such as Mark Snyder from VerdeTerra, Nuri Jeong from Goals Unhindered, and Caitlin J. Risener from Radyus Research. This gathering is a unique chance to engage in and observe interdisciplinary collaboration that leads to innovative breakthroughs. Additionally, it presents a fantastic opportunity for networking with rising stars in life science and technology.
For those in graduate school eyeing a future in biotech, this event promises a memorable evening of collaboration, creativity, and hands-on problem-solving, with dinner on us! Don't miss out on this chance to blend learning and networking in one impactful event. Dinner provided!
When: March. 28 | 6-8:30 p.m.
RSVP Here
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Are you traveling abroad this summer?
Students – if you plan to travel abroad this summer for Emory, you must attend orientation.
Please see dates below and registration links for the global pre-departure orientation and self-defense class for global travelers.
Note: There are only 25 spaces available for the self-defense class.
Event Dates
- April 16- 6-7 pm - Graduate student global pre-departure orientation, click here.
- April 23 – 6-7 pm - Self-Defense Class for Global Travelers, click here.
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OncoSpherix Job Opportunity
OncoSpherix, an Emory biotech startup and pre-clinical stage oncology drug development company, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Scientist who can work independently on studies focused on developing small molecule therapeutics for cancer.
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Part-Time Job Opportunity - Office of Undergraduate Admission - Admission Representative
The Communications Center in the Office of Undergraduate Admission is seeking to hire graduate students with excellent verbal and written communication skills for the Admission Representative position. This student employee team is comprised mainly of undergraduate students who handle incoming phone calls and emails to the Office of Undergraduate Admission
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Rapid Resume Review for LGS Students
Interested in having your resume reviewed by one of our Career Coaches? Sign up for 10-minute time slot between 2 - 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.
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Save the Date! Intersecting Minds: A Neurohumanities & Consciousness Collective Kickoff Meeting
Intersecting Minds will host its kickoff meeting March 22 at 1:00 PM EST! They will have a brief intro to the neurohumanities and the history of the field.
Guests will get a chance to share where they're from and get to know one another.
When: March 22 | 1 p.m. EST
Where: Zoom
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ComSciCon Flagship Workshop 2024
ComSciCon provides graduate student attendees with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet early career leaders in science communication while also learning from, and interacting with, a remarkable group of invited scicomm experts. ComSciCon empowers future leaders in science communication to share their research and passions with broad and diverse audiences.
Everyone studying in STEM fields is eligible to apply.
Application Deadline: March 22 | 11:59 PM (EST)
Event Date: July 24-27, 2024
Where: Boston, MA in person at Emerson College
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComSciCon
Email questions to: flagship2024@comscicon.org
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Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) - Applications due May 1
The Certificate Program in Translational Science (CPTS) is a formal 16-credit Emory Laney Graduate School program for trainees who seek to conduct research at the interface between basic and translational science and clinical medicine.
For details on program eligibility, courses, funding, and how to apply, visit https://georgiactsa.org/training/certificate-program-translational-research.html
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Nat C. Robertson Graduate Fellow in Science and Society - Fellow will receive a $6,000 stipend for one academic year.
The Nat C. Robertson Endowment in Science & Society, in collaboration with the Institute for the Liberal Arts (ILA), requests applications for the year-long graduate student fellowship from September 1, 2024-August 31, 2025. The awardees, a current LGS Ph.D. student in the natural science and one in either the social sciences or humanities, will work with ILA faculty to facilitate a pre-existing course in the Fall. In the Spring, the fellow can develop a new course, team-teach an existing course with an ILA faculty member, or propose a semester-long project with undergraduates that builds on the fellow’s own research interests and integrates the sciences, social sciences, humanities and arts.
To be eligible for the Robertson Science and Society Fellowship, you must be enrolled in Laney Graduate School and in candidacy for PhD.
Application Deadline: March 25 | 5pm EST
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IDEAS Teaching Fellow - Fellow will receive a $12,000 for one academic year.
The Institute for the Liberal Arts (ILA) requests applications for the IDEAS Teaching Fellowship, a year-long graduate student fellowship from September 1, 2024-August 31, 2025. The awardee will be a current PhD student in a LGS humanities program whose work focuses on the Americas. The fellow will be asked to teach AMST 201: Introduction to American Studies in the spring semester in consultation with the Director of American Studies. In addition, over the course of the academic year, the fellow will be involved with and help facilitate the undergraduate IDEAS (Interdisciplinary Exploration and Scholarship) Fellowship. Duties will include attending and participating in weekly IDEAS lunch meetings (Fridays, 11:30 – 1:00), helping to plan IDEAS events, and serving as a liaison between IDEAS faculty and fellows.
To be eligible for the IDEAS Fellowship, you must be in candidacy for the PhD in a LGS humanities program.
Application Deadline: March 25 | 5pm EST
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Class Visits & Workshops
Instructors are encouraged to invite EWC tutors to visit your classes, whether to give a brief introduction to the EWC or to run a longer workshop on a writing topic.
We now have request forms you may fill out to make your request for class visits and workshops.
As always, you may reach out to our team at writingcenter@emory.edu with any questions or notes.
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Come write with fellow graduate students!
Join the LGS Graduate Writing Group to move your writing forward.
Anything that helps you make progress counts.
Details:
- Mondays, 2 - 4 p.m.
- In-person location (snacks provided): The Computing Center at Cox Hall, Fishbowl Classroom
- Zoom link
Contact: Heather Boldt, hboldt@emory.edu
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Career Coaching Available for LGS Students
Are you a Laney master's or PhD student looking for guidance on:
- assessing your strengths, interests, and values?
- learning about diverse career paths?
- editing resumes or other job application materials?
- interviewing and networking strategies?
If so, you might be interested in meeting with one of our Career Coaches.
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The Office of Respect - Therapy Group Spring 2024
The Office of Respect is holding a therapy group this spring.
The Sexual & Relationship Harm Survivor Support Group welcomes all genders - undergrad and grad.
Contact respect@emory.edu for more information.
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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 SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students’ active crises. Compensation is provided and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support.
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LGS Student and Faculty Resources
LGS continues to develop resources to enhance students’ experiences and well-being by fostering supportive community environments, processes, and services that empower students throughout their educational journey to ensure personal, professional, and academic success.
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International Students are Often Targeted with Spam
Emory’s Office of International Students and Scholars provides this advice:
1. Don't rush: Scammers create urgency and demand immediate action. Take your time;
legitimate companies won't pressure you via email or text.
2. Protect your info: Never share personal details like SSN or bank info.
3. Question everything: If it seems suspicious, ask for guidance from your ISSS advisor or campus police.
4. Learn more at this link: Protect yourself from scams.
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Tax Support for International Students
- Emory’s ISSS and the Emory tax office have resources available to help you file your taxes before the April 15 deadline.
- The ISSS staff are not tax experts, but they have compiled a special ISSS Taxes webpage with useful information.
- Emory has contracted with Sprintax to offer access to their tax preparation software to Emory’s international students and scholars.
- Free tax webinars are available through Sprintax. Review the “Get Help” section of the ISSS Taxes webpage for webinar details. Topics will include an overview of tax for non-resident students and scholars, who must file a 2022 US tax return, what income forms students/scholars may receive, forms that need to be completed and sent to the IRS, and much more!
Questions? Consult the ISSS Tax FAQ, the Emory Tax Office FAQ or contact the Emory Tax office: nonresident.tax@emory.edu
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🌐 1-on-1 consultations to elevate your graduate communication skills
Are you currently writing a review paper, proposal, or manuscript? Or preparing for a class presentation, lecture, or other speaking engagement? The English Language Support Program (ELSP) provides personalized one-on-one language consultations tailored for graduate and professional tasks. Open to users of English as an additional language.
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Last Chance! Announcing the 2024 ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship Competition
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) are pleased to announce the 2024 competition of the Leading Edge Fellowship program. The ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship program aims to demonstrate the potential of humanistic knowledge and methods to solve problems, build capacity, and advance social justice and equity. The fellowships support recent PhDs in the humanities and interpretive social sciences as they work with social justice organizations across the country.
Hosting organizations provide professional development opportunities and employee benefits to fellows, and draw on fellows’ scholarly perspectives and broad set of skills. Fellows receive a stipend of $70,000 for the first year, $72,000 in the second, and have access to funds and opportunities for professional development through ACLS and our alumni network. This initiative is made possible through the support of the Mellon Foundation.
Application Deadline: March. 13 by 9 pm ET
Applications will be accepted only through the ACLS online application system.
Applicants should not contact any of the organizations directly, but can write to leadingedge@acls.org with further questions.
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Nat C. Robertson Graduate Fellow in Science and Society
The Nat C. Robertson Endowment in Science & Society, in collaboration with the Institute for the Liberal Arts (ILA), requests applications for the year-long graduate student fellowship from September 1, 2024-August 31, 2025. The awardees, a current LGS Ph.D. student in the natural science and one in either the social sciences or humanities, will work with ILA faculty to facilitate a pre-existing course in the Fall. In the Spring, the fellow can develop a new course, team-teach an existing course with an ILA faculty member, or propose a semester-long project with undergraduates that builds on the fellow’s own research interests and integrates the sciences, social sciences, humanities and arts.
To be eligible for the Robertson Science and Society Fellowship, you must be enrolled in Laney Graduate School and in candidacy for PhD. The Fellow will receive a $6,000 stipend for one academic year.
Application Deadline: March. 25 | 5pm EST.
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IDEAS Teaching Fellows
The Institute for the Liberal Arts (ILA) requests applications for the IDEAS Teaching Fellowship, a year-long graduate student fellowship from September 1, 2024-August 31, 2025. The awardee will be a current PhD student in a LGS humanities program whose work focuses on the Americas. The fellow will be asked to teach AMST 201: Introduction to American Studies in the spring semester in consultation with the Director of American Studies. In addition, over the course of the academic year, the fellow will be involved with and help facilitate the undergraduate IDEAS (Interdisciplinary Exploration and Scholarship) Fellowship.
Duties will include attending and participating in weekly IDEAS lunch meetings (Fridays, 11:30 – 1:00), helping to plan IDEAS events, and serving as a liaison between IDEAS faculty and fellows.
To be eligible for the IDEAS Fellowship, you must be in candidacy for the PhD in a LGS humanities program. The Fellow will receive a $12,000 for one academic year.
Application Deadline: March 25 | 5pm EST.
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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, Associate Director of Student Affairs for GDBBS
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Emory Student Telehealth
24/7 Medical and Mental Health
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Are you Concerned about a Student?
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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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