New! Georgia CTSA Team Science Skill Series: Developing Trust and Psychological Safety

The Georgia CTSA Team Science Skill Series is being held to offer workshops that aim to develop the skills necessary to build and maintain your research team by leveraging research on existing teams.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Define trust and psychological safety as they apply within work teams
Identify examples of common behaviors that build trust, break trust, and restore trust in work teams
Develop strategies to build and maintain trust over time in work teams
Details
- Date: January 15, 2021
- Time: 12-1:30 PM
- Register here

New! Scientists Teaching Science Online Course

The Laney Graduate School, in partnership with the Office of Postdoctoral Education, will offer a nine-week online, asynchronous course titled, “Scientists Teaching Science,” from STEM Education Solutions. A limited number of graduate students selected by a lottery system will be able to access this course at a discounted rate.

Topics include:
- Active Learning and Expert Learners
- Learning Environments and Assessments
- Diversity and Bias
- Inquiry-Based Science Education
- Writing Course Objectives
- Creating Valid Assessments & Alternative Assessments
- Teaching Online
- Elements of Curriculum Design
- Writing a Syllabus & Reflections on Teaching
Date: January 20 - March 30, 2021
Details and application here

Questions? Contact Ashley Turner at ashley.turner@emory.edu.

ORISE Virtual Information Session

ORISE (Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education) connects talented students, recent graduates, postdocs, and faculty to a variety of research and non-research programs at federal facilities nationwide. Discover the 700+ STEM, policy, and technical internship and fellowship opportunities available through ORISE.

Date: December 16, 2020
Time: 2-3 PM (EST)

Versatile PhD | Overcoming the Identity Crisis: An Interview with the Author of Leaving Academia

During this interview, Dr. Chris Caterine will discuss his book, the emotional challenges of giving up on a vocation, and strategies to help you figure out who you will be if you cease to be an academic.

Date: December 17, 2020
Time: 8 PM (EST)
Register here

Emory Continuing Education: Free non-credit courses for LGS students

Emory Continuing Education (ECE) will offer free non-credit courses for current Laney Graduate School students and postdocs during the upcoming winter break. The courses cover various subjects, including Academic Skills, Innovation & Creativity, Professional Skills, and tools for personal development.

Registration Deadline: December 31, 2020

Teaching Assistant Needed: Introduction to African American Studies

African American Studies (AAS) seeks a reliable, energetic, and self-motivated humanities or social sciences doctoral student as a Teaching Assistant for Introduction to African American Studies. Some knowledge of African American Studies is preferred but not required. Applicants must have at least one year of completed coursework.

Application Deadline: January 4, 2021

Send all questions and resumes to:

LaTreshia R. Scott - lrscot3@emory.edu
La Shanda Perryman - lperr01@emory.edu

2021 Field Scholars Awards Program

The Emory Global Health Institute funds multidisciplinary student teams to conduct global learning projects in partnership with organizations in other countries. Emory undergraduate and graduate students from each of the University’s nine schools are eligible to apply. Field Scholars are awarded $3,000 to conduct their projects. Faculty interested in forming a Field Scholars team can contact Rebecca Baggett at rbagget@emory.edu for more information.

Deadline: February 12, 2021
Learn more and apply here.

Grant Writing Coaching-Spring 2021 (Humanities and Social Sciences)

LGS is offering grant writing coaching to students in the humanities and social sciences who are preparing grant and fellowship applications. Students selected for this opportunity will receive one-on-one mentorship and feedback on their grant proposals from Dr. Corinne Kratz, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and African Studies Emerita, a founder and long-time director of the Grant Writing Program.

Deadline: February 22, 2021
View additional information here

LinkedIn: The Missing Manual

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

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)

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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

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

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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.

Visit the Remote Teaching Resources page for more details.

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