Student Spotlight: Katie James
First-year Laney Graduate School Neuroscience PhD student Katie James once envisioned a career in music before losing her hearing at age 17. After a second reconstructive surgery to her left middle ear, James never fully regained her hearing. As someone who is not deaf, but hard of hearing, this experience changed James' life and outlook.
"When I lost my hearing, I had to think of other skills I might be good at and other things I cared about," says James.
Through her surgical and recovery process, James became more interested in neuropsychology. She wanted her disability to make more sense to her, knowing how she lost her hearing and what it meant. These answers helped James' hearing impairment become a gradual acceptance for her.
"[Losing my hearing] was emotionally taxing and just so frustrating because I grew up being able to hear my surroundings fully. Now, it’s a part of my identity that I love and embrace. It made me more empathetic and conscious of what invisible struggles other people may be going through," says James. |
Last Day to Apply! ComSciCon-Atlanta 2024
Are you a graduate student in STEM interested in science communication? Join us at ComSciCon-Atlanta 2024!
ComSciCon is a series of workshops focused on the communication of complex and technical concepts organized by graduate students, for graduate students. Through our workshops and panel discussions, students can refine their science communication skills and learn about unique opportunities across a wide range of fields. Participants will create their own science communication project (i.e. an infographic, piece of writing, podcast clip, etc) and receive formal training alongside their peers. ComSciCon provides a unique professional development experience to graduate students engaged in and committed to communicating their research.
This event is entirely free of cost to attend! When: Feb. 22-24, 2024 Where: Atlanta, Georgia.
Deadline: The application is now open until Nov. 13
Visit https://comscicon.com/comscicon-atlanta-2024 for more information!
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Ask RCRA Monthly 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 here advance.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. When: Nov. 16 | 12-1 p.m. Agenda: -
Update on Non-cash Award Project Approval and Management – Gayathri Srinivasan
- Research Privacy Information and International Data Protection Law Updates – Tracy Dawson
- Research Security Updates – David Sundvall
- ORCID Update – LeBrit Nickerson
- Controlled Substance and Dangerous Drug Compliance - Maria Davila
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Q & A
Do you have any questions we can answer during the session? Submit questions to: researchcompliance@emory.edu or aaliyah.saran.van.de.cruize@emory.edu We look forward to seeing you at Ask RCRA! Check out the October edition of our RCRA Newsletter here! |
LGSC General Body Meetings Event LGSC General Body Meetings (GBMs) will be held the third Thursday of each month at 12pm in AMUC Harland Cinema with a Zoom option via https://zoom.us/j/97474314351: Meetings are open to all LGS students. When: Nov. 16 | 12 p.m. Last Meeting of the year: Dec. 21 | 12 p.m. |
Emory’s Asian Student Center Book Club
Join Emory’s Asian Student Center book club to discuss the book On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. Free copies of the book will be available for pickup at the ASC starting 11/8!
If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact allison.sullivan@emory.edu. When: Nov. 30 | 2 p.m. Where: ASC (Cox Hall 320) |
The Hatchery: STEM-SYNC
The Hatchery is hosting a biotech event tailored specifically for PhD and MBA graduate students. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to tackle early-stage company challenges, meet new people from the opposite side of campus and start networking in the Atlanta biotech space.
For STEM-aligned PhD students at Laney looking for non-academic careers in after graduation, this event might interest you. If interested, please RSVP using the link below! Refreshments provided. |
Applications Now Open: 2024 Intramural Case Competition
EGHI will accept applications to participate from Emory students from November 7–December 11, 2023. The application process will only take a couple of minutes to complete.
Who is Eligible to Apply: All Emory undergraduate and graduate students, including Emory College and Oxford College students, Emory post-graduate fellows, post-doctoral fellows, and medical residents
Team Composition: Teams should be comprised of 4-6 students, and at least 3 different Emory schools must be represented on each team
For more information visit: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/2023-intramural-emory-globa-41324 |
Graduate Student Interpersonal Process Group
In order to bring together graduate students of all majors/degrees who may be needing additional support, we are hoping to facilitate a weekly space in-person at CAPS focusing on improving students’ interpersonal relationships (both personal and professional). Relationships are a key feature of good mental health (and are often at the core of our struggles – whether stress, depression, or anxiety).
Students will have the opportunity to share, build a sense of community, learn vicariously through others, give and receive support from their peers. In addition, there will be two mental health professionals co-facilitating the group.
Before joining: Students are asked to complete an initial phone consultation and initial screening prior to joining the group, and are welcome to contact the group facilitators if they have any questions or concerns. When: Tuesdays | 1-2:30 p.m. |
Open Role in LGS Dean's Office: Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives The Dean's Office for Laney Graduate School is looking to fill the Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives position.
This role is a 3-year limited term appointment that may be eligible for reappointment based on the sole discretion of the Laney Graduate School including satisfactory performance, unit need, and unit funding. Student must have completed all degree requirements by 12/31/23. |
Planning your Academic Postdoc: How to identify, apply to, and interview for your optimal postdoctoral position
This workshop will help you to unlock the keys to a successful academic postdoc journey where you'll gain invaluable insights into identifying, applying to, and interviewing for your optimal postdoctoral position - empowering you to navigate this critical career phase with confidence and strategic planning. When: Nov. 15 | 3:30 p.m. Where: Whitehead Room 300 or via Zoom |
First-Round Academic Job Market Interviews Webinar with Beyond the Professoriate
Congratulations! You’ve landed a first-round interview with a hiring committee. But in a brief interview, how do you convince the committee that you’re the candidate they need? This interactive workshop will show you the ins and outs of academic job interviews, whether they are conducted virtually or in-person.
Free for LGS students through our Beyond the Professoriate membership
When: Nov. 15 | 12 p.m. ET |
NIH Loan Replacement Program
The LRPs are unique programs with tremendous benefits to early-stage researchers. Eligible individuals have the opportunity to receive an LRP award, which can pay up to $100,000 towards federal and private student loans in exchange for a two-year commitment performing qualified research.
Check out this three-minute video which provides a brief overview. More information and links to initiate an LRP application can be found on the LRP website. Deadline: Annual application cycle closes Nov. 16 |
Applications Open: The Hatchery Skills Incubator
This hands-on program is designed for student founders with nonprofit or for-profit ventures, guiding them from ideation through the launch stage. It's open to both undergraduate and graduate Emory students, regardless of their academic concentration.
Do you have an idea, a venture to build, or a product you want to launch? Apply to the Hatchery Incubator! Ventures at any stage, from idea to launch, are welcome to apply. Benefits for Members of the Hatchery Incubator include: -
Access to 1:1 coaching and team facilitation by Hatchery Staff and Hatchery Innovation Consulting Fellows (trained student innovators)
- Access to Innovators in Residence
- Access to exclusive presentations and meetups
- Opportunity to pitch to funders, innovation leaders, and Emory leaders in Student Founder Showcase
- Opportunity to apply for monthly seed funds (up to $400) for prototype development/experimentation
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Monthly dinners with fellow student founders and outside mentors
- Members-only workspaces
- And more exclusive benefits!
Application Deadline: Open now until Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. |
LGS-PDCP Career Coaching Program – Fall 2023 Availability
We are excited to announce that our career coaching program has a limited number of appointments available this semester for graduate students who wish to think through their career planning with a professional coach!
Please use the following Career Coaching Interest Form to request a one-on-one appointment!
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Applications Now Open: Grad500
Karen Siegel at RSPH and Jonathan Crane, SOM, Laney and Center for Ethics, are co-teaching “Eating Ethics” in Spring 2024. This award-winning course is designated as a GRAD500R (class # 5717), and thus is open to all Emory students: under/graduate, certificate, and non-degree students alike. |
Applications Now Open: The Ridge Emory Graduate and Professional Student Housing
Students! Applications for the new graduate on-campus housing facility, The Ridge, is now open. Applications are for the 2024-25 academic year. Application Waiver: Application fees will be waived, and you will not have to pay the $75 application fee. How to apply: Apply through The Ridge website. Note: Spaces are limited.
If you have any questions going through the application, please call The Ridge office at 470.508.7688 or email them at TheRidge@americancampus.com. You may also stop by The Ridge Leasing Office located at 1649 N Decatur Rd.
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Emory’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) announces its Fall 2023 support groups:
Support groups bring together students who have similar experiences or concerns, with a focus on emotional support and encouragement.
Students of Color Support Group
When: Fridays, Until Dec. 1 | 1-2 p.m.
Where: In-person at CAPS office, located at 1462 Clifton Road Contact amara.chukwunenye@emory.edu or naqsh.navroz.ali@emory.edu |
Merck 2024 Summer Internship Opportunities
Merck is accepting applications for 2024 Summer Internships in Analytical Research & Development. Apply using buttons below. | Come write with other graduate students
Members of the LGS Writing Group meet weekly for dedicated writing time (through multiple writing sprints) within a supportive community. Each session also includes the opportunity to obtain feedback from an Emory Writing Center Fellow or an English Language Specialist if desired.
Fall 2023:
• Mondays 2- 4 p.m.
• Via Zoom at this link
• In-person: Cox Hall Computing Center, Fishbowl classroom (snacks provided) |
FYI: The Emory Writing Center serves the Laney Graduate School
The Emory Writing Center will be open through December 12 for a hybrid term with both in-person tutorials in Callaway N111 and Zoom appointments.
• The EWC is staffed with a team of undergraduate, graduate, and professional tutors who are trained to work with writers across disciplines, at any stage of the writing process. They follow a dialogue-based tutoring model and encourage writers to visit us from the time they begin brainstorming through their final drafting stages.
• Learn more about the EWC and its team of tutors, access writing resources, make appointments, and more, by visiting https://writingcenter.emory.edu/.
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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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The LGS Handbook has been updated for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Why it matters: To ensure everyone follows current policies and procedures, we encourage all to read the handbook linked below. Please find it on the LGS website. |
Opportunity 1: Thanksgiving meal with international students and scholars AMIS (an organization whose mission is to “welcome international students and scholars to the Atlanta area”) invites Emory’s international students and scholars to an afternoon of feasting, fun, and international friendship. When: Nov. 18 | 1-3 p.m. Cost: Just $6 dollars for a traditional turkey meal with all the fixings! |
Opportunity 2: Thanksgiving meal with international students and scholars Deadline for registering: Tomorrow, Nov 14 | 12 p.m. (Noon) International InterVarsity Fellowship and its Emory Graduate Christian Fellowship group invites international students to a free Thanksgiving dinner and games. They welcome everyone at their events “whatever your background, religious beliefs or program of study”.
When: Nov. 18 | 5-8 p.m.
For more details (location, photos, etc.) and to purchase tickets, email Loan Nguyen lnguy30@emory.edu or intl.intervarsity.iif@gmail.com |
ELSP Writing and Oral Communication Courses: Spring 2024
The LGS English Language Support Program is here to support multilingual graduate students – across all proficiency levels and years of study - with oral communication and writing courses focused on graduate and professional tasks.
Contact: Heather Boldt, ELSP Director, hboldt@emory.edu
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Dean's Teaching Fellowship
We are pleased to announce a new cycle for the Dean's Teaching Fellowship for the fellowship year 2024-25.
Click the button below to visit our advanced fellowships webpage for the latest guidelines for application. |
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, Assistant Director of Student Affairs for GDBBS |
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Emory Student Telehealth
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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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