New! UNSHARED ORIGINS: Pattern, Process, Practice and Power in human evolution research

Emory's Department of Anthropology hosts a webinar led by Dr. Rebecca Rogers Ackerman from the University of Capetown.

Date: February 10
Time: 9 AM
Join via Zoom here

New! Giving Presentations in an Online Environment Workshop

LGS invites all students to attend the second of a four-part series that covers presenting work in a virtual environment. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to attend all four parts of the series.

Date: February 16
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
Register here

New! Emory's Black and Pandemic Poetry Initiatives

Emory's English department invites students to share poems by their favorite writers on the subjects of diasporic Blackness or the pandemic. Submit poems and a brief blurb for publication in a twice-weekly newsletter. Submissions will be curated under the guidance of Professors Jericho Brown and Geraldine Higgins.

Submit work here
For more information, contact Kate Appel or Ra'Niqua Lee

New! Emory Center for Civic and Community Engagement Graduate Assistant Position

The Center for Civic and Community Engagement seeks two Graduate Assistants.

Details here
Application Deadline: February 21
Contact: Johannes Kleiner, jkleine@emory.edu

Upcoming:

Strengths-Based Interviewing Introductory Workshop

This two-hour virtual workshop is designed to help students talk to potential employers about standing out amongst the competition. It empowers students with language to discuss their unique strengths, based on Gallup’s CliftonStrengths assessment.

Date: February 10
Time: 10 AM -12 PM
Register here

Beyond the Professoriate Workshop: How to Find a Job You'll Love

Join Dr. L. Maren Wood and learn more about non-academic careers. After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

- Describe how non-academic careers provide intellectual and rewarding work for PhDs
- Illustrate how values and motivators can be career hooks
- Recognize the importance of identifying your Optimal Career Pathway

Date: February 12
Time: 10 AM -12 PM
Register here

3MT (Three Minute Thesis) Information Session

This information session is being held to discuss the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition, an academic competition in which graduate students deliver a compelling presentation to a non-specialist audience in three minutes or less.

Those interested in competing should attend the information session to learn more.

Date: February 12
Time: 12 PM – 12:45 PM
Register here

Jones Program in Ethics: Mini Grants

The Jones Program in Ethics is pleased to announce a series of mini-grants for Laney Graduate School PhD students. Winners will convene a virtual JPE 610 session during the Spring or Fall 2021 semester.

Date: February 15
Application here

Grant Writing Coaching

LGS is offering grant writing coaching to students in the humanities and social sciences who are preparing grant and fellowship applications.

Deadline: February 22
Additional details here

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Fellowships

LGS connects students to funding and fellowship opportunities to help further their research and gain professional experience. See below for upcoming fellowship deadlines.

Intelligence Community (IC) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program
- Deadline: February 26
Nat C. Robertson Graduate Fellowship in Science and Society
- Deadline: March 12
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Program
- Deadline: March 22

View more at our Fellowships and Grants website.

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Ongoing Events

Emory CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services)

Emory CAPS has a variety of resources to help graduate students manage and take control of their mental wellness. For more details, click the links below to view flyers.

Writing Support for Laney Graduate Students

The Emory Writing Center is here to support LGS Students. Make an appointment at writingcenter.emory.edu.

For further support, join the weekly graduate student writing group co-hosted by the writing center and ELSP. For more details, visit the LGS Writing Group Facebook page.

LGS Virtual Office Hours:

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

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Remote Teaching Resources