Opportunities

New! Career Simulator: STEM

Job simulations can help you explore PhD career paths for biomedical scientists, narrow down options, and make informed career choices. Vetted by professionals with career expertise, this fun, interactive session is also part of Postdoc Appreciation Week.

Date: Wednesday, September 23
Time: 10 AM -12 PM (EDT)
Details and registration here

New! Exploring Diverse Career Paths - STEM Fields

As a job candidate with an advanced degree in a STEM field, there are many industries to consider for your career. However, you need to be able to learn about and communicate with potential employers before you apply in order to advocate for yourself effectively. In this virtual workshop, you will learn how to research potential employers of various types and communicate with individuals on the inside

Date: Thursday, September 24
Time: 12-1:30 PM (EDT)
Register here

New! Podcasting in the Classroom

This workshop introduces participants to integrating podcasting activities and assessments in the classroom. David Morgen, Instructional Technologist at Emory University, will share insights, advice, and practical resources to effectively manage having students create a podcast series in a class. Instruction will go from developing the fundamental assignments to getting student buy-in on the series to assessing the finished episodes.

Date: Friday, September 25
Time: 11 AM-12 PM (EDT)
Details and RSVP here
Questions? Contact Joonna Trap

New! Virtual Dissertation Bootcamp

Open to Laney Graduate Students, this virtual boot camp is an opportunity for graduate students to work on their projects virtually for 3 hours. Attendees can set and share writing goals.

Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 10 AM-1 PM (EDT)
Register here

New! Grant Writing Coaching

LGS is offering grant writing coaching to students in the humanities and social sciences who are preparing grants and fellowship applications. Students selected for this opportunity will receive one-on-one mentorship and feedback on their research proposals from a faculty mentor who has extensive experience in grant writing and mentorship.

Deadline: Monday, September 28
Application information here

New! Call for Student E-Posters: 2020 Science, Technology and Human Rights Conference

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Human Rights Coalition, Human Rights Educators USA (HRE USA) and the University and College Consortium for Human Rights Education (UCCHRE) invite students to submit an e-poster and presentation video for the upcoming October 22-23, 2020 virtual Science, Technology, and Human Rights Conference.

The Student E-Poster Session during this conference is an opportunity for students to share their research at the intersection of science, technology and human rights. The session is meant to showcase the individual efforts of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral-level students who are interested in human rights and who are actively working toward a degree.

Abstract submission deadline: September 30, 11:59 PM (EDT)
Details here

ECDS Fall 2020 Workshops

Registration is open for the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship Fall 2020 workshop series. These workshops are focused on working with data in a variety of formats and tools.

Understanding and Using Census Data (9/22)
Data Cleaning in R (9/29)
Analysis of Complex Survey Data (9/30)

Details

All sessions begin at 1 PM (EDT).
RSVP and view full calendar here
More information here

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Grant Writing Workshop

This virtual workshop is presented by Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Oxford College, the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence, and the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship. Participants will learn about NEH funding opportunities and how to craft a strong proposal.

Date: Thursday, September 24
- NEH Funding Opportunities
  - 9:30-10:15 AM (EDT)
- Strategies for Grant Application Writing
  - 10:30-11:30 AM (EDT)

Date: Friday, September 25
- Digital Humanities Advancement
  - 9-10 AM (EDT)
- Preservation and Access
  - 9-10 AM (EDT)
- Division of Education
  - 10:15-11:15 AM (EDT)
For more information, view the flyer .
Register here.
Questions? Contact: Molly McGehee or Sarah McKee

Deadline Approaching! JPE 610: Making Your Research Reproducible

This workshop will cover best practices to make the research data reproducible and reusable for self and others. It provides an overview of current trends from publishers and funders of research in the U.S. and internationally and offers guidance on how to share and cite data via established data repositories.

RSVP deadline: September 24
Date: Tuesday, September 29
Time: 10-11:30 AM (EDT)
Register here

Deadline Approaching! Grant Writing Webinar – NSF-GRFP

Students are invited to join a Zoom webinar on the NSF-GRFP. This conversation will be moderated by a faculty moderator and five doctoral students who are previous awardees of the NSF-GRFP. The Zoom link will be provided to all students who have submitted an RSVP by the deadline.

RSVP deadline: September 24
Time: 3-4:30 PM (EDT)
Register here

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) | Virtual Workshops

Emory CAPS continues to offer core functions of consultation, individual therapy, support/discussion groups, therapy groups, and online workshops. Upcoming virtual workshops:

Imposter Syndrome
This workshop is designed to help students understand the factors that may contribute to their doubts and build skills to increase academic self-confidence and performance.
- Date: September 25
- Time: 1-2 PM (EDT)
- More details here

View more workshops and virtual services here

Jones Program in Ethics (JPE): Mini Grants

The Jones Program in Ethics is pleased to announce a series of mini-grants for Laney Graduate School PhD student research projects. A successful proposal will highlight particular ways your project engages in ethics. This could include, but is not limited to, a philosophical question, a pragmatic application, or a challenge to, or support of, cultural and societal norms. These grants will be awarded to individuals or groups who are engaged in the stated research project.

Application deadline: October 23
View application details here.
Visit the JPE site here.

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Ongoing Events

Laney Graduate Writing Group

Join the weekly graduate student writing group to keep yourself accountable, make progress, and obtain feedback on your projects.

For the first hour, you will write for two 25-minute intervals using the Pomodoro technique. In the second hour, you will have the opportunity to receive feedback on your writing, via Zoom, with a member of either the Emory Writing Center or the English Language Support Program (ELSP).

Dates: Each Thursday during the Fall Term
Time: 1-3 PM (EDT)
For more information, view our Facebook page.

Library Appointments Available to Faculty and Graduate Students

Emory Libraries are available to support your research needs.

Details:
- Making On-Site Appointments at an Emory Library
- Remote Collections Libguide
Questions? Contact your Emory Subject Librarian .

LGS Virtual Office Hours:

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

Mackenzie Bristow , PhD, Director, ELSP and Global Engagement
- Office Hours: Tuesdays 8-9 AM | Thursdays 4-5 PM (EDT)
- Contact: mackenzie.bristow@emory.edu
Jennifer M. Cason, EdD, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
- Office Hours: Wednesdays 1 PM-2:30 PM (EDT)
- Contact: jennifer.marie.cason@emory.edu
Amanda Marie James, PhD, Chief Diversity Officer & Associate Dean, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement
- Office Hours: Tuesdays 1-2:30 PM (EDT)
- Contact: amandamariejames@emory.edu
Rob Pearson, PhD, Assistant Dean, Professional Development and Career Planning
- Office Hours: Thursdays 12-1:30 PM (EDT)
- Contact: robert.pearson@emory.edu

Emory CAPS

Emory University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will host virtual sessions to help students navigate the challenging times.

Let's Talk: CAPS Drop-in Consultation Service
- Time: Wednesday: 2:30-4 PM (EDT)
- Contact: (404) 727-7450
- View details here

The Emory Community Hub

The Emory Community Hub pulls together all of the ways students can connect in-person or online. Graduate students can find ways to get involved, find support, and broaden their network.

Events and resources are available here.

One-on-One Career Coaching
Graduate Students are invited to sign up for one-on-one career coaching with LGS career coaches.

Details: Click this link to schedule an appointment.

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Remote Teaching Resources

LGS students serving as teaching assistants and teaching associates may attend webinars and utilize resources for teaching in virtual environments listed below.

Zoom Class Engagement Workshop Series

The CFDE is offering a Workshop Series on “Zoom Class Engagement,” that provides extra support for instructors and TAs who are planning engaging learning activities in Zoom class settings. One-on-one feedback on existing teaching projects will be available to attendees. Participants should come with an idea in mind and a class session to work on developing.

Workshops in the series include:

Large Class Engagement in Zoom
Class Discussions in Zoom
Group Work in Zoom
Exam Review Games in Zoom

Each workshop in the series is being offered twice at various times/dates throughout September and October.

Details: Visit the Online Teaching and Learning Programs webpage.

Additional Emory Remote Teaching Resources

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