Laney PhD Student Tigest F. Mekonnen Receives 2024 Ferguson RISE Fellowship
Witnessing the height of the HIV epidemic in Ethiopia during her early childhood had a profound impact on Tigest F. Mekonnen, a fourth-year PhD student in Global Health and Development at The James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies. So much so that she has dedicated her research and career to HIV, which earned her the 2024 Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement (Ferguson RISE) Fellowship.
“Tigest is a passionate public health professional and developing scholar whose career to date has been dedicated to improving health and well-being for people living with HIV in different parts of Africa,” said Mekonnen’s advisor Dr. Sophia Hussen, associate professor of global health at Rollins School of Public Health and the School of Medicine at Emory University. “The leadership training and support of the Ferguson RISE fellowship will allow Tigest to pursue her dissertation project at the intersection of implementation science and global health. She is without doubt a future public health leader in the making.”
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Meet One-on-One With the Dean
Kimberly Jacob Arriola, dean of the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies, will host open office hours this fall.
All students are welcome to stop by the LGS office located in Suite 200 of the North Decatur Building for a one-on-one chat with Dean Arriola.
No appointment is needed—just sign in when you arrive and enjoy light refreshments while you wait. Dean Arriola will meet with students in the order of arrival. Mark your calendars!
When: 1:30-2:30 p.m., September 26
11 a.m.-12 p.m., October 28
10-11 a.m., November 20
Where: North Decatur Building, 1784 North Decatur Road, Suite 200
Parking: Lowergate East Parking Deck, 1717 Lowergate Drive
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Save the Date: EmoryThanks
Stop by the EmoryThanks table during Wonderful Wednesday, on October 2 to help celebrate the generosity of Emory donors.
Show your appreciation for donor supported scholarships, research and campus activities by writing a note, taking a photo, or recording a video. As a thank you for participating, enjoy free food and swag.
When: 12-2 p.m., October 2
Where: Emory Student Center Promenade
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Today! Emory Biotech Consulting Club Resume Workshop
Want to turn your academic CV into a consulting-ready resume? Join the resume workshop to learn how to stand out and secure your ideal consulting role! This workshop is led by Katy Leonard, PhD, assistant dean, Professional Development and Career Planning. Food and drinks will be provided.
When: 5:30-6:30 p.m., September 23
Where: Whitehead Research Building, Room 400
RSVP: Scan QR Code on flyer to RSVP
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Join in the Diversity Week Celebrations
Emory’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, along with several campus partners, is hosting Diversity Week with a variety of programs on both the Atlanta and Oxford campuses. See the full list of events, which include speakers, performances, prayer services, and more, in the link below. Some events require an RSVP.
When: September 23-27
Where: Atlanta and Oxford campuses
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Sign Up Today: Four-Week "Understanding Business for Scientists" Online Course!
This four-week online cohort course will enhance PhD scientists’ foundational understanding of business strategy, business development, and finance. The business coursework is designed to prepare scientists for career transitions into both academic and non-academic settings and will help postdocs and doctoral students understand how biopharma enterprises operate beyond the bench. The course is taught in a flipped classroom format, where participants will watch course videos asynchronously before gathering as a group on Zoom to discuss the material and actively engage with classmates and facilitators. Spaces are limited!
Sign-up Deadline: 5 p.m., September 25
Course Meeting: 3-5 p.m., September 30 and October 7, 14, and 28
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Alumni Panel: Careers in the Humanities and Social Sciences Outside of Academia
This panel connects students with distinguished LGS alumni in the Humanities and Social Sciences who have chosen diverse career paths. At these events, alumni from a variety of fields return to Emory to network with our students and discuss their job choices and the unique ways that they have used their graduate training to succeed in positions that current students may never have considered.
Click the button below to register with your emory.edu email address.
When: 12-1 p.m., September 26
Where: A Zoom link will be provided to registrants prior to the event.
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September GIVE Events
If you are interested in GIVE volunteer opportunities this month, check out the upcoming events below.
Volunteer at the Atlanta WALK to End Hydrocephalus
Volunteers are needed to help with the Atlanta WALK to End Hydrocephalus. Volunteers will assist with registration, signage, setting up and tearing down, leading the walk, and/or the ribbon cutting ceremony.
When: 7:30-11:30 a.m., September 28
Where: Alexander Park in Lawrenceville
Questions? Contact Samantha Lanjewar.
GIVE & Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta
Come help clean and refurbish bikes for kids in the community with Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta. No prior bike experience is needed!
When: 1-3 p.m., September 29. More information will be provided after signing up.
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Teaching & Learning Expo
Discover the teaching, learning, technology, library, and accessibility resources at Emory. Sign up for events, participate in demonstrations, enter a raffle, collect cool swag, and enjoy complimentary food. You may register in advance or onsite.
When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., October 2
Where: Convocation Hall Community Room
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Submit an Essay for the International Education Week Student Essay Contest
International Education Week (IEW) is the week of November 18. As part of IEW, all current students are invited to participate in in 2024 International Education Week Essay by submitting a 500–750-word essay on the impact global experiences have made on their time at Emory, whether in Atlanta or elsewhere in the world. Winners and runners-up will be invited to read their essays during an event during International Education Week.
Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m., October 6
Prizes: Two graduate students will win first place prizes of $500 and two runners-up will win $250.
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Copyright for Theses and Dissertations Workshops
John Morgenstern, copyright and scholarly communications librarian at Emory University Libraries, is offering workshops on copyright for theses and dissertations in advance of fall submission deadlines. All three sessions will be held virtually.
Sessions:
6-7 p.m., October 8
12-1 p.m., October 9
6-7 p.m., October 9
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Pricing Your Innovation with Skills Builder Workshop
This workshop facilitated by Carolyn Crewe, CEO of Best Kind Consulting, will teach how to transform the innovative thing you're working on into offers customers want, how to calculate what those offers are worth, and how to price your offers fairly so customers keep coming back for more. Dinner will be provided.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., October 10. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early.
Where: The Hatchery
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World Mental Health Day Workshop
LGS will host a virtual workshop through Dragonfly Mental Health, a non-profit whose mission is “Cultivating Excellent Mental Health Among Academics Worldwide.” This free event will be tailored specifically for LGS students and faculty on the topic “Intro to Mental Health Literacy.” The workshop will include a 45-minute lecture and 15-minute group facilitated discussion.
When: 12-1 p.m., October 10
Where: Virtual. Click button below to register.
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Emory Center for Digital Scholarship’s Fall 2024 Workshop Series
The Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS) is offering a workshop series this semester for faculty, staff, and students. View the event calendar to learn about each series.
When: 1-2 p.m., Wednesdays until October 16
Where: Zoom. RSVP for link.
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Universal Design and Inclusive Pedagogy Workshop
This workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Jennifer Sarrett and co-sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence and DAS.
When: 1:30-3 p.m., October 29
Where: Register to receive in-person location and Zoom details
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Starts Today! Volunteers Needed for Inpatient Flu Challenge Study
The Emory Hope Clinic is seeking willing participants to help with their study on how the immune system responds to the flu virus and how it is transmitted in the environment.
Duration: September 23 - October 1
Compensation: Up to $4,925 over 5 months of study participation.
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Last Day! Calls Open: Halle Institute for Global Research Collaborative Research Grants
Collaborative Research Grant applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for innovative collaborative research projects that link Emory with faculty from University of Bonn and University of St Andrews. These grants are open to regular, continuing, and full-time faculty from all Emory schools and disciplines.
Research may take place in any country or region if done jointly. Project outcomes may include publications, external funding, and/or other forms of research-based activity.
Application Deadline: September 23
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Starts Tomorrow! The College Classroom Free CIRTL Course
Get an introduction to key learning principles and the basics of effective, evidence-based teaching practices in this 12-week course about teaching in the college classroom. Register now for “The College Classroom” course through The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL), as attendance is limited to 100 participants. Sessions are free through Emory’s CIRTL membership.
When: 2-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, September 24 - December 10
Where: Zoom. Register to receive the link.
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Open for Submissions: International Education Week Student Essay Contest
As part of International Education Week (IEW), all current students are invited to participate in in 2024 International Education Week Essay by submitting a 500-750-word essay on the impact global experiences have had on their time at Emory, whether in Atlanta or elsewhere in the world. Winners and runners-up will be invited to read their essays during an event during International Education Week.
Prizes: Two graduate students will win first place prizes of $500; with two additional runner-up prizes of $250.
Essay Deadline: 11:59 p.m., October 6
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EGHI Global Health Student Photography Contest
Let your photography be a force for inspiration, education, and change. This photography contest invites participants to share their unique perspectives on global health challenges both at home and abroad. The aim is to foster cultural sensitivity and awareness through the lens of photography. Supported by Atlanta-based philanthropist and photographer Bob Yellowlees, founder of Lumiere Gallery, winners will be awarded individual cash prizes of $500.
Submission Deadline: October 7
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LGS Graduate Writing Group Fall 2024 Edition
Join fellow graduate students for focused writing sprints within a supportive
community that can help you move your writing forward.
Great News! You now have two opportunities to sit down and write with other graduate students.
Option 1 – This group is co-facilitated by The Emory Writing Center and LGS English Language Support.
When: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Mondays until December 2
Where: Zoom
Option 2 – This group is student-led.
When: 1-3 p.m., Fridays until December 6
Where: Zoom
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An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching Course
This eight-module, self-paced, asynchronous online course is designed for graduate students and postdocs—future faculty—in STEM disciplines. The introductory course focuses on evidence-based undergraduate STEM teaching and gives an overview of effective college teaching strategies and the research that supports them. Sessions are free through Emory’s CIRTL membership.
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Job Opportunity – Research Assistant
Intersections: The Education Journal of the Woodruff Health Educators Academy is seeking a Research Assistant who will help design a qualitative study to determine what, if any, impact publishing their works in Intersections has had on those authors and on their impressions of educational scholarship.
Hours: 10 per week
Duration: Fall semester
Compensation: $15/hour
Supervisors: Linda Lewin, MD, and Kathryn Garber, PhD, Co-Editors-in-Chief
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The ATLANTIS Program is Currently Accepting Applications
Predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees engaged in research related or relevant to nephrology, urology, and non-malignant hematology are welcome to apply to the ATLANTIS program. Developed by the Emory School of Medicine, ATLANTIS was designed to train the next generation of kidney, urology, and hematology health scientist researchers, and to establish a vibrant network of mentors, mentees, and leaders in the field.
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
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Tutoring at The Emory Writing Center
The Emory Writing Center has graduate-level tutors trained to meet with you at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to final revisions. Tutors do not proofread or edit, but instead share skills and resources through dialogue and inquiry. In one-on-one consultations, they guide writers to revise and edit their own work. You can make up to two free appointments per week, either on campus in Callaway N111 or here.
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Career Coaching Available for LGS Students
Are you a Laney master's or PhD student looking for guidance? One of our LGS Career Coaches can help with:
- Assessing your strengths, interests, and values
- Learning about diverse career paths
- Editing resumes or other job application materials
- Interviewing and networking strategies
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Job Opportunity - 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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Small Talk in a U.S. Context Workshop – Fall 2024
This workshop provides practical strategies and ample opportunities to practice engaging in social and professional conversations with confidence. Topics will include how to open, maintain, and close a conversation in the US context; turn-taking and active listening strategies and more.
When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., September 27
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ELSP Mini Course: Advancing your Graduate Writing Skills
This seven-week workshop is designed to enhance multilingual graduate students' scholarly writing skills through a series of focused workshops, individual feedback, and genre analysis. Over the duration of the course, students will explore and apply various writing tools and strategies, analyze genre-specific moves in academic texts from their fields, and refine their writing through iterative revisions.
When: 1-2:30 p.m., Wednesdays, October 3–November 13
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ELSP Workshop: Clear Speech Workshop
Unlock the power of clear and confident communication. This two-part workshop will focus on understanding and practicing critical elements of speech for clear
delivery of English. Complete the form to express your interest. The exact date and time will be determined based on interested parties' availability.
When: October (TBD)
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International Community Friday Lunch
International students and scholars are invited to enjoy free lunch, connect with one another, and learn about the resources available at Emory. This event is sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services and the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life. Food is on a first come, first serve basis, as supplies are limited.
When: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Fridays throughout the year
Where: Canon Chapel Brooks Common
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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. Free breakfast baked goods, coffee, tea, and Indian milk tea will be provided. Families are welcome to join. Transportation will be provided to and from Emory, as well as residences near Emory, Villa International, and the Lindbergh Marta Station.
When: Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Intown Coffeehouse
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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides three years of graduate funding over a five-year fellowship period for outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time, research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. One goal of the program is to broaden the participation of the full spectrum of diverse talents in STEM.
Eligibility requirement: First- and second-year graduate students in the eligible fields listed above.
Application deadline: Deadlines vary by field but range from October 11-18.
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Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships
Applications are being accepted for Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships in humanities and social sciences from the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation. This fellowship supports doctoral candidates in their final year of writing who are working in areas of religion or ethics.
Application deadline: November 1
Compensation: $31,000 stipend
Duration: April 1-August 31, 2025
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Dean's Teaching Fellowship Info Sessions – PhD Students Only
Doctoral students interested in applying for the Dean's Teaching Fellowship, please register for a Zoom webinar below. Sessions will be recorded for those unable to join the webinar.
When: 4-5 p.m., November 15. Register here.
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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 and 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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