New! Strategies for Professional Success from LGS Career Coaches [Q&A Session]

Join this informal Q&A session with professional LGS Career Coaches, Ariela Freedman and Helen Klepac. Learn what career coaching appointments look like, how they can help, and how to prepare for a range of career options. The session will be moderated by advanced graduate students who have previously worked with LGS career coaches.

Date: February 1
Time: 12 PM -3 PM
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Reminder: Sign up for one-on-one career coaching here

New! Do Something Extraordinary at Bain & Company

Join an introductory session to learn more about the Bain & Company firm, the work they're doing with clients, and an overview of the roles available to advanced degree candidates.

Date: February 2
Time: 4-5:30 PM
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New! Emory Biotech Consulting Club Spring 2021 Kickoff

Emory Biotech Consulting Club invites students to the Spring 2021 Kickoff Event. Topics include an overview of the club, the projects for the semester, and sign ups to join a team of interest.

Date: February 2
Time: 4-5:30 PM
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Questions? Please email Dominika Swieboda

New! P2P Grad Connect: Peer to Peer BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mentoring Program

This virtual initiative will connect early career Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and APIDA Laney graduate students with advanced Laney graduate students.

Deadline: February 3
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Questions: Contact Taína Figueroa

New! SIRE Fellowship for Graduate Students in Natural Sciences

With joint funding from the Laney Graduate School and the Dean’s Office of Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Emory College’s Office for Undergraduate Education: there is an opportunity for advanced graduate students in the natural sciences to receive a top-off fellowship in 2021-22. Fellows will commit about 8-10 hours per week in the Undergraduate Research Partners Program, an Emory College program promoting undergraduate research for students in all disciplines.

Application Deadline: February 5
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Information Session: Postdoc Positions at St. Jude

The presentation by Dr. Linda Harris, Director of Postdoctoral Talent Acquisition, provides general information on 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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Overview of Professional Communication Workshop

What does it mean to communicate professionally? This workshop discusses settings that most require professional modes of communication, as well as practical tips for using professional communication over email and in Zoom.

This is the first of a four-part series. All sessions are open to Laney Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Trainees.

Date: February 3
Time: 5-7 PM
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Ongoing Events

New Dates and Times! 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: 3-5 PM (EST)
- Contact: (404) 727-7450
- View details here

LGS Virtual Office Hours:

The LGS staff will host virtual office hours for graduate students. Contact the LGS team membe r attached to confirm an appointment and receive a Zoom link.

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Remote Teaching Resources