New! Getting Started With Shared Documents Workshop

Presented by the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence (CFDE), this workshop will cover the use of shared documents (e.g. Google slides/docs or Office 360 programs)as a means to facilitate group work in breakout rooms during a zoom session. This workshop will cover the basics of:

Why and how you might use shared documents in breakout rooms
Setting up and sharing documents during class
Monitoring group work with shared documents
- Date: January 12
- Time: 10 -11:15 AM
- Additional details here
- RSVP here

New! Three Common Mistakes PhDs make when Starting their Job Search

In this webinar, L. Maren Wood, PhD will share with you the habits that make, and break, a non-academic job search. Participants will be able to identify common mistakes PhDs make when applying for non-academic jobs, apply proven strategies to avoid making these mistakes, and learn to recognize the most critical piece of a non-academic job search.

Date: January 22
Time: 12 PM
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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
- Time: 12-1:30 PM

Best of Zoom Engagement Workshops from Fall 2020 Workshop

This workshop will review the most useful tips that were discussed in our September and October workshops. Topics include:

Large class engagement with reactions, annotations, and polling
Using and facilitating breakout rooms
Group work and discussions
- Date: January 19
- Time: 10 AM – 11:15 AM
- Register here
- Additional details here

Emory University Chapter of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society

This organization is a network of preeminent scholars who exemplify academic and personal excellence, foster environments of support and serve as examples of CLASS: 1) Character; 2) Leadership; 3) Advocacy for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy; 4) Scholarship; and 5) Service.

Application Deadline: January 19 by 11:59 PM (EST)
Additional details here

The Emory Global Health Institute | Decolonizing Global Health Series

Decolonizing Global Health is a five-part series focusing on global health, colonialism, and how to foster change in global health research, education, and practice. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Jeffrey P. Koplan, Vice President for Global Health at Emory University.

Participants may register for the panel discussion and/or the breakout session. Separate registration is required for each. The breakout session will include a guided discussion about suggested readings. Both the panel discussion and the breakout sessions are open to the public.

Date: January 19
Time: 12 PM
Additional info and registration here

Data Science Software Carpentry Workshop

Data Science for Scientists ATL is hosting a Software Carpentry workshop for graduate students as well as other researchers at Emory. Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Prior experience is not required for attendance.

For disability accommodations and other questions, please contact sagezo@emory.edu.

Date: January 19-22
Additional details here
RSVP here

Information Session: Postdoc Positions at St. Jude

The presentation by Dr. Linda Harris, Director of Postdoctoral Talent Acquisition, will give general information regarding what to look for when searching for a postdoc position, in addition to providing information specific to St. Jude.

St. Jude has openings for postdoctoral fellows in diverse basic and translational research areas including cancer biology, cell & developmental biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, global & public health, immunology, gene & cell therapy, infectious diseases, applied math, structural biology, neuroscience, and epidemiology.

Date: January 29
Time: 12-1 PM
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Laney EDGE Microsoft Teams Identity-based Affinity Groups

Laney EDGE is establishing e-communities for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC ), Historically Underrepresented Groups of Students (HUGS), Women in STEM, Scholars 500 Miles Away from Home, 1st Generation Scholars, and more. All are welcome to join our community!

Launch date: January 25
Join by completing this survey

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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 LGS team member attached to confirm an appointment and receive a Zoom link.

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