Opportunities

New! Laney Graduate School Completion Fellowships

The Laney Graduate School and several Emory partners offer fellowships to advanced graduate students. Information on the fellowship guidelines for AY21-22 is now available. Interested and eligible doctoral students should visit the Advanced Fellowships page on the LGS website for the latest information.

Details here

New! Tumultuous Times on Campus: Helping Students Navigate the 2020 Election

Presented by Emory's Center for Faculty Development and Excellence: Discussions about the 2020 election can be difficult. This webinar features Emory facilitators, including Dr. Amanda James, LGS Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement. It includes discussions about how the trauma of current events may be shaping students' experiences of the election.

Date: Wednesday, October 28
Time: 11 AM - 12 PM
View flyer here
RSVP here

Deadline Approaching! Zero to Hero Career Success Phase 2: Getting the Job!

Don’t miss this chance to start your career exploration and planning today. This virtual workshop provides strategies to identify career pathways, evaluate current skills and experiences, and build a plan to get there.

Date: Wednesday, October 28
Time: 2:30 PM - 4 PM
Register here

New! Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Leadership Honor Society Applications

ODK is a national honor society that recognizes exceptional students who demonstrate leadership on campus and in their communities. Members enjoy access to potential scholarships and mentoring opportunities.

Interested? Send an updated resume to odk@emory.edu and complete the online application form by the deadline. Please include GPA on your resume. If no graduate school GPA is available, include GPA from undergrad.

Application Deadline: Saturday, October 31
Application here

New! Vanderbilt-Emory-Cornell-Duke (VECD) Fogarty Global Health Fellowship Informational Webinar

A year of research training in a low- or middle-income country (LMIC) can be foundational for such a career. This outstanding program offers a year-abroad opportunity for US and LMIC postdocs and doctoral students to develop research skills in a global health research setting. If you are interested in learning more about the application process or have any questions about building a competitive application, please join VECD faculty and staff for this webinar.

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 1
Application here

New! How Grant Reviewers Read

In this hour-long webinar, Dr. Brandy Simula will discuss the application review process and how reviewers read each component of common application requirements (e.g., proposal, budget, recommendations). The webinar also provides an overview of common mistakes in grant applications and how to avoid them and strategies for developing successful applications that will win over grant reviewers.

Date: Monday, November 2
Time: 2 PM - 3 PM
Register here

New! Sci PhD: Business of Science - How to Land Your First Job

SciPhD is back by popular demand! This webinar series trains graduate students in STEM fields with skills necessary to pursue industry careers and beyond. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend all three sessions. Attendees will also receive a license to an online tool (Flamingo) that allows users to apply skills learned in the webinar.

Part 1: Job Types, Critical Skills, Your Brand
- Date: Wednesday, November 4
- Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
Part 2: Finding a Job, Analyzing a job, Am I Qualified, Targeted Resume
- Date: Wednesday, November 11
- Time: 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Part 3: Networking, Applying, Interviewing, Landing the Job
- Date: Wednesday, November 18
- Time: 10 AM - 11:30 AM

New! Work Opportunity: Science Communications Associate

The Chemistry Department seeks a graduate student worker for the 2020-2021 school year. The Science Communications Associate will help develop communications for the department, including blog posts and social media. Candidates do not need to be pursuing a science degree, but an interest in science is a bonus. Candidates must be strong writers/editors. The position is part-time at $15/hour.

If interested, please email Kira Walsh at kwalsh6@emory.edu with the subject line "Science Communications Associate Application." Please include a short writing sample such as a blog post or a response paper written for a graduate course as either a PDF attachment or web link.

Application Deadline: Monday, November 9

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Ongoing Events

Appointments Available ! One-on-One Career Coaching
Graduate Students are invited to sign up for one-on-one career coaching with LGS career coaches.

Details: Click this link to schedule an appointment.

Laney Graduate Writing Group

Join the weekly graduate student writing group to keep yourself accountable, make progress, and obtain feedback on your projects.

For the first hour, you will write for two 25-minute intervals using the Pomodoro technique. In the second hour, you will have the opportunity to receive feedback on your writing, via Zoom, with a member of either the Emory Writing Center or the English Language Support Program (ELSP).

Dates: Each Thursday during the Fall Term
Time: 1-3 PM (EDT)
For more information, view our Facebook page.

Library Appointments Available to Faculty and Graduate Students

Emory Libraries are available to support your research needs.

Details:
- Making On-Site Appointments at an Emory Library
- Remote Collections Libguide
Questions? Contact your Emory Subject Librarian .

LGS Virtual Office Hours:

The LGS staff will host virtual office hours for graduate students. Please contact the team member below to confirm an appointment and receive a Zoom link.

Mackenzie Bristow , PhD, Director, ELSP and Global Engagement
- Office Hours: Tuesdays 8-9 AM | Thursdays 4-5 PM (EDT)
- Contact: mackenzie.bristow@emory.edu
Jennifer M. Cason, EdD, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
- Office Hours: Wednesdays 1 PM-2:30 PM (EDT)
- Contact: jennifer.marie.cason@emory.edu
Amanda Marie James, PhD, Chief Diversity Officer & Associate Dean, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement
- Office Hours: Tuesdays 1-2:30 PM (EDT)
- Contact: amandamariejames@emory.edu
Rob Pearson, PhD, Assistant Dean, Professional Development and Career Planning
- Office Hours: Thursdays 12-1:30 PM (EDT)
- Contact: robert.pearson@emory.edu

Emory CAPS

Emory University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will host virtual sessions to help students navigate the challenging times.

Let's Talk: CAPS Drop-in Consultation Service
- Time: Wednesday: 2:30-4 PM (EDT)
- Contact: (404) 727-7450
- View details here

Emory Writing Center Consultations

The Emory Writing Center supports a range of projects, including seminar papers, dissertation chapters, conference proposals, articles, posters, grants, job application materials, and teaching documents. Students are required to review fall 2020 procedures before scheduling a consultation. Learn about more writing resources for graduate students by visiting their LGS Support website.

View details and schedule an appointment here

The Emory Community Hub

The Emory Community Hub pulls together all of the ways students can connect in-person or online. Graduate students can find ways to get involved, find support, and broaden their network.

Events and resources are available here.

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Remote Teaching Resources

LGS students serving as teaching assistants and teaching associates may attend webinars and utilize teaching resources for virtual environments listed below.

Zoom Class Engagement Workshop Series

The CFDE is offering a Workshop Series on “Zoom Class Engagement,” that provides extra support for instructors and TAs who are planning engaging learning activities in Zoom class settings. One-on-one feedback on existing teaching projects will be available to attendees. Participants should come with an idea in mind and a class session to work on developing.

Workshops in the series are offered twice at various times/dates.

Details: Visit the Online Teaching and Learning Programs webpage.

Additional Emory Remote Teaching Resources

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