Opportunities

Deadlines Approaching! American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships and Grants

Women seeking to advance their academic or professional careers, or considering projects to promote education and equity for women and girls, are encouraged to apply for an American Association of University Women (AAUW) fellowship or grant. Deadlines are swiftly approaching.

Visit the AAUW site to view a directory of fellowships and grants.

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

Part 3 of the SciPhD live webinar series covers networking, applying, interviewing, and landing the job. The three-part series covers finding jobs, analyzing job ads to determine your skill match and qualifications, developing experience statements and accomplishments that demonstrate your qualifications, generating a draft formatted targeted resume, preparing for the interview process, and Flamingo Training.

Part 3: Networking, Applying, Interviewing, Landing the Job
- Date: Wednesday, November 18
- Time: 10 AM - 11:30 AM

New! Emory Global Health Institute's Global Health Scholars Symposium

The Emory Global Health Institute's Global Health Scholars Symposium features Summer 2020 Field Scholars who will share their global health research and lessons learned from their virtual summer experiences. Winners of the EGHI/GT HACK COVID-19 Hack-a-thon will also present their projects. This event is open to the public.

Date: Friday, November 19
Time: 12 - 1 PM (EST)
View flyer here

New! Healthcare Consulting Panel with EBCC and the GATech PhD2Consulting Club

In this event, five panelists will be discussing topics such as the differences between life sciences consulting vs. general management consulting and why they chose their respective paths, their transition from research to consulting, and their firms' work and culture.

Date: Thursday, November 19
Time: 5 - 6 PM (EST)
RSVP here

New! Virtual Dissertation Bootcamp

Open to Laney Graduate Students, this virtual boot camp is an opportunity for graduate students to work on their projects virtually for three hours. Attendees can set and share writing goals.

Date: Sunday, November 22
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM (EST)

New! Teaching Assistant Needed: Introduction to African American Studies (Humanities or Social Sciences doctoral students)

African American Studies (AAS) seeks a reliable, energetic, and self-motivated graduate student as a Teaching Assistant for Introduction to African American Studies. Some knowledge of African American Studies is preferred but not required.

Please send all questions and resumes to LaTreshia R. Scott at lrscot3@emory.edu.

Application Deadline: January 4, 2021
Students must have completed at least one year of coursework

New Course! Spring 2021 Course: Reducing Drug-Related Harms using Big Data: Administrative, Geospatial and Network Data Sources (GRAD 700R/BSHE 760R)

This course will prepare students to conduct ethical, rigorous, and theoretically-informed analyses of three types of “big data” (administrative, geospatial, and social network data) in the context of research and interventions into intersecting crises of substance use disorders (SUDs) and drug-related harms. It will apply the strengths of social and behavioral sciences – including a focus on theory and validity – to the emerging field of advanced data analytics.

View flyer here
View pre-requisites and course syllabus here

LinkedIn: The Missing Manual

The LGS Office of Professional Development and Career Planning is pleased to announce our new Emory license to the online course LinkedIn: The Missing Manual.

Using LinkedIn effectively can make an important difference in researching opportunities, communicating with employers, and networking. LGS partnered with the Office of Postdoctoral Education to purchase a one-year institutional subscription to a complete, step-by-step online course on mastering LinkedIn. This is the only guide to LinkedIn created by former LinkedIn employees.

How to Access: Normally $99 per person, this resource is FREE for Emory affiliates. Go to the course website, click the Enroll button, and create an account using your Emory email address.

Details here
Questions? Contact Rob Pearson ( rdpears@emory.edu)

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

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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: Use this link to learn more
Make an appointment here

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 (EST)
For more information, view our Facebook page

LGS Virtual Office Hours:

The LGS staff will host virtual office hours for graduate students. 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 (EST)
- Contact: mackenzie.bristow@emory.edu
Jennifer M. Cason, EdD, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
- Office Hours: Wednesdays 1 PM-2:30 PM (EST)
- 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 (EST)
- Contact: amandamariejames@emory.edu
Rob Pearson, PhD, Assistant Dean, Professional Development and Career Planning
- Office Hours: Thursdays 12-1:30 PM (EST)
- 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 (EST)
- 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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New Updates! Remote Teaching Resources

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

Visit the Remote Teaching Resources page for more details.

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