Tuesday, May 26, 2020
To: Graduate Students, Graduate Faculty, Directors of Graduate Studies/Program Directors, Program Administrators, LGS Staff
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News Feature
Erica Harris receives the Eleanor Main Mentor Award
Erica Harris is one of two recipients of the 2020 award that is presented each year during the Laney Graduate School commencement ceremony.
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In Case You Missed It...
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Events, Opportunities, and Resources
Use the links below to advance to a specific category.
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Ongoing Events
Fireside Chats with Laney EDGE and PDCP
Laney EDGE and Professional Development & Career Planning host virtual Fireside Chats for LGS scholars who would like to connect.
- Wednesdays: 1 pm-2 pm (EDT)
- Details: Visit “Fireside Chats” for more information.
Let's Talk: CAPS Drop-in Consultation Service
- Wednesday: 2:30 pm-4 pm (EDT)
- Fridays: 12 pm-1:30 pm (EDT)
- Contact: (404) 727-7450
“Sit Down & Write” Virtual Writing Group
- Fridays: 10 am-12 pm (EDT)
- Details: Join the group on Facebook
Virtual Office Hours
Please contact Amanda Marie James or Rob Pearson directly to confirm an appointment and receive a Zoom link.
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Amanda Marie James, Chief Diversity Officer & Associate Dean, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement:
- Office Hours: Tuesdays from 1 pm-2:30 pm (EDT)
- Contact: amandamariejames@emory.edu
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Rob Pearson, Assistant Dean, Professional Development and Career Planning Virtual Office Hours:
- Office Hours: Thursdays from 12 pm-1:30 pm (EDT)
- Contact: robert.pearson@emory.edu
One-on-One Career Coaching
Coaching provided via phone call or Zoom.
- Details: Click this link to schedule an appointment.
The Emory Writing Center
The Emory Writing Center is open for the summer.
- Dates: May 19 through August 5.
- Details: More information is available here.
ELSP Support Sessions
The English Language Support Program (ELSP) is offering remote Writing & Speaking Consultations for ESL and multilingual students.
- Dates: May 18-June 24
- Register: Click here to schedule an appointment .
- Contact: Heather Boldt, ELSP Interim Director: hboldt@emory.edu .
Beyond the Professoriate LinkedIn Group
Get helpful information around job searches, career resources and articles for discussion, and other unique content.
- Details: Join the group here.
Opportunities
Congressional Fellowships on Women and Policy
The program places fellows in the Washington, D.C. offices of Members of Congress and congressional committees. Fellows will meet once a week at issue seminars with women’s advocates, congressional staff, researchers, and lobbyists.
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Deadline: Wednesday, June 3
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Apply: Click here to apply.
Online Dialogue: Surviving and Thriving in the Unknown
Have your summer or post-grad plans changed and are you struggling to determine next steps? Join alumni who've overcome major obstacles for a small group discussion on surviving and thriving in uncertainty.
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Date: Wednesday, June 3
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Time: 7 pm (EDT)
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Details: Register here
BIO Digital Conference: Free Student Pass
The BIO International Convention will provide virtual education sessions on the Biotech and Pharma industry's most pressing issues. Attend for free if you are a full-time student who wants to learn more about the biotechnology industry and the global collaboration around the COVID-19 pandemic.- Date: Monday, June 8-Friday, June 12
Post Doctoral Fellowship Award: The James S. McDonnel Foundation
This award provides students in the final stages of completing a Ph.D. more freedom in identifying and securing postdoctoral training opportunities aligned with the student's interest and desire to obtain additional skills and experience that will further their pursuit of careers in complex systems science. Please contact your RAS unit and to inform them of your intent to submit.-
Deadline: Friday, June 12
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Time: 3:59 PM (CDT)
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Details: Apply here
- Contact: Jessica McDaniel at Jessica.McDaniel@emory.edu and RAS unit to inform them of your intent to submit.
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Remote Teaching Resources
LGS teaching assistants and teaching associates may attend webinars and utilize resources for teaching in remote environments listed below.
CIRTL Summer Offerings
CIRTL (Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning) will be running courses, a MOOC, teaching institutes , and online teaching office hours this summer, each designed to dig into specific aspects of inclusive, effective, evidence-based STEM pedagogy.
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Online Courses
Courses have live, real-time online sessions and require regular homework outside of those class meetings. Registration with your Emory e-mail is required. -
Teaching Institutes
Teaching institutes are multi-day, intensive sessions aimed at improving grad students' and postdocs' STEM teaching skills. This summer, institutes will be offered online due to COVID-19. Registration with your Emory e-mail is required. - Questions? Contact the help desk at info@cirtl.net.
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Additional Resources
Visit the contacts and resources below for questions and additional information:
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Share Your News!
We want to hear from you!
Please submit exciting news, awards, resources, and events to lgs.communications@emory.edu.