Monday, June 1, 2020
To: Graduate Students, Graduate Faculty, Directors of Graduate Studies/Program Directors, Program Administrators, LGS Staff
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News Feature
Michael Vaughn receives the Eleanor Main Student Mentor Award
During his six years in the Laney Graduate School, Vaughn has mentored both undergraduate and graduate students through his research, teaching, and academic advisement.
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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)
- 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 .
Opportunities
Industry Series: Professional Development in the Current Environment
Emory’s Office of Alumni & Constituent Programs will be hosting five industry-specific sessions with topics that include: Healthcare, Politics, General Recruiting Tips and Tech, Consulting, and Government. The series explores ways to navigate transitioning into the professional world in the times of COVID-19.
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Dates: Daily- Monday, June 1-Friday June 5
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Times: 6-7 pm (EDT)
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Register here
Giving Presentations in an Online Environment
In this virtual workshop, you will learn how to use your voice to keep your audience alert and focused, how to create slides that help your audience follow you, and how to use specific language to discuss your visuals (graphs, charts, images,) with clarity and purpose. You are invited to work on a portion of a current or past presentation during the workshop, so come with some slides (If you do not have a presentation to practice with, one will be provided).
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Dates: Wednesday, June 3
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Times: 10 am-11:30 am (EDT)
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Register here
Online Dialogue: Surviving and Thriving in the Unknown
Have your summer or post-grad plans changed? Is it difficult to determine next steps? Join a small group discussion with alumni that covers ways to thrive during times of uncertainty.
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Date: Wednesday, June 3
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Time: 7 pm (EDT)
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Register here
Info Sessions: 2020-2021 Emory Advanced Graduate Teaching Fellowship (AGTF)
If you are interested in learning more about the Emory Advanced Graduate Teaching Fellowship (AGTF), please attend one of these two informational sessions, which will discuss the AGTF in depth. This fellowship is intended to advance ongoing efforts transforming introductory STEM coursework on our campus and to support the professional development of STEM faculty and Graduate Teaching Assistants.
Mini-CASE Webinar: S&T Policy During COVID-19
The AAAS Office of Government Relations is hosting a webinar for students interested in learning more about science policy and how the pandemic has impacted the way we advocate. The two-hour session repurposes several elements of the annual AAAS CASE workshop to directly focus on the impact of COVID-19 on the federal R&D budget, academia and research enterprise, and individual scientists.
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Date: Thursday, June 4
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Time: 1 pm - 3 pm (EDT)
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Register here
Launch & Learn: 10 Steps of Career Exploration for Life Science Trainees
Understanding the big picture for the career search process will help you navigate your career search successfully. Through discussion of each component of career exploration, participants will gain information and resources to strategize their next step.
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Date: Friday, June 5
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Time: 1 pm-2 pm (EDT)
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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 PhD 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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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.
Libraries & Information Technology Services: Canvas 1-2-3
Beginning June 1, LITS will offer several Canvas workshops. Topics include: Canvas Essentials, Grading and Assignments, Student Activity, Canvas Studio, Quizzing, Analytics.
- Details: View the event calendar here.
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Additional Resources
Visit the contacts and resources below for questions and additional information:
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Please submit exciting news, awards, resources, and events to lgs.communications@emory.edu.