Opportunities

New! Emory Explores: Violence Against LGBT+ Community and Individuals

The civil unrest following the murders of individuals at the hands of police has shined a light on the abuse and violence experienced by the transgender community.

Join the Emory Alumni Association for an in-depth conversation on the violence experienced by the transgender community.

Dates: July 7
Time: 5 PM
Register here
Questions: Marche Simpson marche.simpson@emory.edu

New! Kravis Women in Science Endeavor (WiSE) Symposium

The inaugural Kravis Women in Science Endeavor (WiSE) Symposium is hosted virtually by Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) and will feature free lectures by leading biomedical scientists. Kravis WiSE is a new initiative aimed at supporting female scientists and promoting gender equity at MSK and beyond.

Dates: July 8, 13, 15, and 20
Time: 4:30 PM
Register here

New! The University of Washington "Coexisting with COVID-19 Lecture Series"

The University of Washington Graduate School’s Office of Public Lectures hosted a lecture series titled, “Coexisting with COVID-19.”

The series was moderated by Hanson Hosein, Co-Director of Communication and Leadership at UW. Click here to view recordings on topics such as:

COVID-19 and the Truth
Failures of the Public Safety Net
Love in the Time of COVID
Supply Chains: Where’s All the Toilet Paper?
The New Essential Employee
COVID and Mental Health
History of Global Pandemics
COVID-19 Models @ Predicting the Future

Transitioning In-Person Networking Skills Online

During this virtual workshop, you will practice strategies to help you transition your networking skills to various online scenarios. You will compose and rehearse various ‘conversations’ in which you clearly, effectively and persuasively talk about your work and your skills with confidence and enthusiasm.

Date: July 1
Time: 10-11:30 am
Register here

Technical Writing Bootcamp

This workshop covers key topics in technical writing such as reporting on central tendencies and analysis of data, designing and communicating the design of research studies, translating technical information for different audiences, data visualization and how to think with visuals, preparing different types of research and planning documents, and the basics of scientific storytelling and is intended for graduate students at Emory University who are interested in learning new technical writing skills and serving as Teaching Assistants for the QTM Technical Writing Class.

Dates: July 13-17
Apply here

Data Incubator Fall 2020 Data Science Fellowship Application

The Data Incubator is an intensive eight-week fellowship that prepares masters and doctoral students, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields for industry careers as data scientists.

Session Dates: September 21 - November 13
Deadline: July 25
Apply here

Emory CAPS Summer Offerings

Emory University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will several virtual sessions to help students navigate the challenging times. Dates and details are available below.

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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

Virtual Office Hours
Please contact Amanda Marie James or Rob Pearson directly to confirm an appointment and receive a Zoom link.

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
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.

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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.

Emory Remote Teaching Resources

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.

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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