2024 Dean’s Address & Awards Reception Celebrates LGS Achievements
Last week, we heard the 3rd annual Dean’s Address and celebrated several LGS awards at the reception.
Laney has been working to fulfill the strategic priorities for moving graduate education forward at Emory. See what Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola said during the Dean’s Address portion of the reception.
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LGS Student Spotlight | Faiza Rahman
Islamic Civilizations Studies PhD candidate Faiza Rahman was awarded a prestigious and highly selective Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Dartmouth Society of Fellows. This 3-year appointment beginning in Fall 2024 at the Society of Fellows at Dartmouth College allows generous time, intellectual freedom, and resources for postdoctoral scholars to be ambitious, take scholarly risks, and contribute to doing good in the world.
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Emory faculty named 2023 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science or your content.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named 10 Emory faculty members as 2023 Fellows, the largest class of Emory faculty to ever receive the prestigious lifetime honor. 8 out of the 10 members are Laney Graduate School faculty.
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LGS Student 1 of 4 recipients of the Ellen Bailey Award
2024 Master's in Development Practice (MDP) graduate, Wabei Saboi, was named a recipient of this year's Ellen Bailey Award for her groundbreaking work finding and developing her nonprofit, Blesser Breakers, in The Hatchery Incubator.
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BEGINNING TODAY! Emory to block ByteDance, TikTok on business IT networks
In response to new federal regulations, Emory University will begin blocking TikTok and other applications developed by ByteDance, an internet technology company based in China, on all Emory business networks effective Monday, April 22, 2024.
Emory student and guest networks will not be affected by the block. External cellular networks will also be unaffected.
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LAST CLASS TOMORROW! Are you traveling abroad this summer?
Students – if you plan to travel abroad this summer for Emory, you must attend orientation.
Note: There are only 25 spaces available for the self-defense class.
Event Dates
- April 23 – 6-7 pm - Self-Defense Class for Global Travelers, click here.
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Pathways to Academia - April Workshop
Staying Positive: Mental Health is Important in All Career Paths
Discussions on access to student counseling, ombudspersons, meditation, yoga, the value of developing cohorts, and getting through challenging situations.
Presenters: Presenters: Roger Deal, PhD and Levi Morran, PhD
When: April 24 | 3:30 pm
When: Whitehead Room 300 and Zoom
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Tips from the Other Side of the Peer-Review Process to Help Get Your Scientific Manuscript Published
Please join CFDE as Bruce G. Weniger, adjunct associate professor in Rollins School of Public Health, presents Tips for the Other Side of the Peer-Review Process. To paraphrase Churchill, the peer-review process is a most flawed and imperfect filter to achieve publication, but it beats the alternatives. This two-part presentation provides tips, examples, and anecdotes from the past experience of a journal editor (Elsevier’s Vaccine) to ease the burden and overcome the skepticism of busy, volunteer peer reviewers who must use both conscious criteria and subjective, often unconscious intuition to judge the worthiness for publication of your work using only the manuscript and revision cover letters provided them.
When: April 25 | 12 – 1 .p.m
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Economics Student Research Fair
The Department of Economics will host a Student Research Fair.
When: April 26 | 1 – 5 pm (Award ceremony at 4:30 pm).
Check out the full event description here.
Also visit the web page for more information.
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AI.DIVE (AI Discoveries, Innovations, and Ventures at Emory) - April 29
The Center for AI Learning will host an event called AI.DIVE (AI Discoveries, Innovations, and Ventures at Emory). It will be an all day symposium with panels, student presentations, an evening reception, and opening remarks from Ravi Bellamkonda.
When: April 29 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Woodruff Library | Paid parking located at the Fishburne Parking Deck, 15 Fishburne Lane, Atlanta, GA 30322.
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AMSLE's 1st Annual Medical Science Liaison Networking Mixer!
The Aspiring Medical Science Liaisons at Emory (AMSLE) are hosting a networking mixer for aspiring and current MSLs/medical affairs professionals.
When: May 2 | 6-8 pm
Where: The Hatchery @ Emory
Registration Deadline: April 25 | Spaces will be limited.
We are celebrating the close of another successful semester and school year with the Aspiring Medical Science Liaisons at Emory Club!
Come mix and mingle with aspiring and current MSLs from multiple pharma and biotech companies, including Merck, Genentech, Eisai, and Takeda. This wonderful event is being brought to you by AMSLE and Emory’s SOM Cell Biology Department.
FOOD & DRINKS ARE PROVIDED!
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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.
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Commencement Reminder!
Are you graduating this spring? Do you want to celebrate and be celebrated at the LGS Diploma Ceremony on May 10?
Click the button below to register.
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Now Accepting Applications! Call for Applications for Pre and Postdoctoral Training Slots
ATLANTIS is a U2C/TL1 training program that provides funds for trainee costs plus access to valuable professional development programming and active networking opportunities. Join a vibrant group of scientists tackling research problems related and relevant to the disciplines of kidney, urology, or hematology
How to Apply
Apply via the application portal: bit.ly/ATLANTISApplication
*Please Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, subject to the availability of positions. In order for applicants to be considered for our next review cycle, applications must be submitted on or before Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
- Melanie Elder, Program Administrator, mvelder@emory.edu
- Susan M. Wall, MD, Program Director, smwall@emory.edu
- Nael A. McCarty, PhD, Director, Training Core, namccar@emory.edu
- Vivien Sheehan, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Director Training Core, vivien.sheehan@emory.edu
Visit our website to learn more about the ATLANTIS program: bit.ly/ATLANTISProgram
Questions? Contact us at:
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The Whole Scientist Atlanta: May 29 – 30 with The Jackson Laboratory and Morehouse School of Medicine
The Whole Scientist™ Regional Short Course, co-hosted by Morehouse School of Medicine, consists of a series of seminars and workshops led by invited experts to guide trainees in developing the skills needed to advance to the next stage of their careers.
This program is supported through NIH grant R25GM113979.
Late-stage Ph.D. students and Postdocs seeking careers as biomedical researchers – in academia, industry, biotech, or government – will gain valuable insights in areas including career exploration, project management, scientific communication, and mentoring. There will be sessions that can be applied to Responsible Conduct of Research obligations. Participants also benefit from expanding their network of supportive and collegial peers.
Registration is $20, but the full amount will be refunded upon participation in the course.
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a mission to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
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Job Opportunity - Call for QTM TAs
Click the button below to view the two listings for available QTM TA positions. Job descriptions, roles, and compensations differ.
PhD students apply here.
Master's students apply here.
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Job Opportunity - Event Operations Assistant Position
The Operations Team at Emory Pathways Center is hiring a graduate student for the Event Operations Assistant position.
Click the buttons below for more information.
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Job Opportunity - Center on Probes for Molecular Mechanobiology Director of Community Engagement
Are you a 2023-2024 PhD graduate interested in science communication and advancing the field of mechanobiology through the development of new probes and techniques that will transform our understanding of cell mechanics and its relationship with human health?
The NIH sponsored center on probes for mechanobiology (CPMM) was recently formed at Emory University, and we are seeking to hire a Director of Community Engagement. The CPMM is committed to advancing the field of mechanobiology through the development of new probes and techniques that will transform our understanding of cell mechanics and its relationship with human health.
The candidate will help with strategic communications involving dissemination of methods and techniques to cell biology end users as well as industry partners and academic collaborators. The candidate will also help organize training for the community.
The responsibilities of the candidates will include the following:
- Strategic communications: This will involve dissemination of methods and techniques cell biology end users as well as industry partners and academic driving biological project leads.
- Organizing training for the community: This includes annual bootcamp training for junior trainees in diverse fields. Coordinating efforts across multiple national biological projects with our partners.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Ph.D. or equivalent experience is preferred and past experience in science communication is desirable.
Please reach out to k.salaita@emory.edu with your CV and cover letter.
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Join the LGS Writing Group this Monday or in a future semester
Join fellow graduate students in focused writing springs that can help you move your writing forward.
Final Spring 2024 Session:
- Monday, 2 - 4 p.m.
- In-person location (snacks provided): The Computing Center at Cox Hall, Fishbowl Classroom
- Zoom link
Interested in joining for a future semester?
- Complete this survey to express your interest and availability
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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Today at 5! FREE - Registration Required
LGBT Life/ISSS Pizza & Karaoke Mixer
- Join the Emory International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and The Emory Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Life for an evening of pizza and karaoke.
- Learn how the ISSS and LGBT Life offices are here to support LGBT international students as they navigate life on Emory's campus.
- De-stress and meet new friends before classes end and finals kick off.
When: April 22 | 5 – 7:30pm
When: Cox Hall 3rd Floor, BCJ Kitchen
Contact: Ford Johnson in ISSS, rjohn40@emory.edu
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Advance your speaking and writing skills this summer
~Participate in elective ELSP coursework with multilingual LGS students from across the divisions for dynamic, multi-level courses designed to elevate your English skills:
- Presentation skills (practice poster presentations and more)
- Discussion skills (theme: U.S. cultural references)
- Graduate & professional writing (focus: making progress on a particular text while learning effective techniques to apply to future writings)
Summer course format: Mix of in-person and online sessions
When: 1st session Summer (May 17 - June 28)
Express Interest Here: https://forms.office.com/r/wSGb9c4Zit
Contact: Heather Boldt (Director, English Language Support Program), hboldt@emory.edu
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1-on-1 Cross Cultural Conversations over Breakfast
International Education Peace Volunteers invites you to join in with other Emory students and scholars on Sundays for One-on-One Casual Cross-Cultural Conversations.
- Sundays, 9:30 am (through end of June)
- Intown Coffeehouse
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- Free breakfast baked goods, coffee, tea and Indian milk tea provided
- Families welcome
- Transportation is provided to and from Emory, as well as residences
near Emory, Villa International, and the Lindbergh Marta Station.
Contact: Ryuichi Suzuki, Japanese Instructor, ryuichi.suzuki@emory.edu
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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.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until spaces are filled.
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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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