Opportunities

Deadline Approaching The Emory Center for Digital Scholarships (ECDS) Summer 2020 Workshops

Data Visualization in R (Tuesday, July 21)
Applied Data Visualization in R (Wednesday, July 22)
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Deadline Approaching Science ATL Communication Fellowship

The Science ATL Communication Fellowship, sponsored by Emory University, is designed to help close the communication gap between scientists and the public. This fellowship is open to Atlanta-area graduate students and post-docs from any institute of higher education. Fellows will gain practical experience in writing a science article for the public that will be promoted on Science ATL's digital platforms. In addition, each Fellow will work on a public engagement activity to be incorporated into the 2021 Atlanta Science Festival.

Deadline: July 30, 5 PM
Dates: Tuesdays beginning September 8-November 3
Time: 9-10:30 AM
Application and details 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: August 1
Apply here

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

Webinar: Bain & Company Recruiting Overview for Advanced Degrees

This webinar will provide an overview of the firm and explain the various recruiting opportunities and timelines that are available to Advanced Degree talent, including full-time roles as well as spring/summer internship opportunities for 2021.

Dates: August 5
Time: 6-7 PM

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Ongoing Events

Library Appointments Available to Faculty and Graduate Students

Emory Libraries are available to support your research needs. For those not approved to return to campus or with limited access, the libraries will provide access to resources electronically. Whenever possible, some requests for physical materials can be accommodated.

Please submit any requests from the physical collections through discoverE. Log in with your EmoryID and follow the instructions. If a digital alternative is not possible, library staff will work with you to get a physical copy and coordinate pick up times.

See the following links for more details:
Questions? Contact your Emory Subject Librarian.

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

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.

One-on-One Career Coaching
Coaching provided via phone call or Zoom.

Details: Click this link to schedule an appointment.

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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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