Opportunities

New! Find Your Flock: Emory Innovators Showcase

The Emory Biotech Consulting Club (EBCC) will participate in a discussion hosted by The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation. This program showcases Emory student groups' innovative work—on campus and beyond—with tips for how you can get involved and make a difference. For more information, visit the EBCC website and join the EBCC Listserv to get updates on future events

Date: Tuesday, September 29
Time: 3– 4 PM (EDT)
RSVP here

New! Facebook Fellowship

The Facebook Fellowship is a fully-funded, global PhD program designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research in areas related to computer science and engineering at an accredited university. The program is open to students in any year of their PhD study. We also encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those from traditionally under-represented groups.

Application Deadline: Thursday, October 1
Details here

New! International Graduate Students and Scholars of Emory Seeks Students Mentees

The International Graduate Students and Scholars of Emory (IGSS) seeks current LGS 1st year students to serve as mentees. Mentees will be paired with mentors who will help new international students negotiate various cultural barriers by providing them with information on groceries, housing options, ride services, community engagement, and different Emory and Atlanta activities.

Application Deadline: Friday, October 2
Register here

Questions? Contact Hector Argueta-Gonzalez or Misael Romero-Reyes

New! EDGE Seminar: A User’s Guide to Understanding Pronouns

Join EDGE for a seminar that will cover the do's and don'ts of pronouns while engaging attendees in discussions around the topics of gender, gender expression, and sexual orientation. The featured speaker will be Megan Pendleton, Assistant Director, Office of LGBT Life.

Date: Tuesday, October 6
Time: 3:30-5 PM (EDT)
Register here

Questions? Contact laney.edge@emory.edu .

New! Imagine PhD Training for Social Scientists and Humanists

In this interactive workshop, graduate students will walk through a career assessment about skills, interests, and values. They will explore the range of career options available to individuals with advanced degrees in the humanities and social sciences.

Date: Wednesday, October 7
Time: 3:30-5 PM (EDT)
Register here

New! Strengths-Based Interviewing Foundational Workshop

This empowering workshop prepares students to navigate today's competitive job market. Participants will develop language to share their unique strengths, based on Gallup’s CliftonStrengths assessment. To attend this workshop, you agree to take the Clifton Strengths assessment at least two days before the workshop.

Application deadline: October 9
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM (EDT)
Register here

New! Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowship

Applications for the Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowship must include an attestation letter from the applicant’s institution, provided by the Dean (see final item under Application Requirements here). Those applying for this Completion Fellowship should submit applications to the Mellon ACLS online portal by the internal deadline. Please consult the guidelines below.

Application deadline: October 15
Guidelines here

New! 2021 Hertz Fellowship

The Hertz Fellowship provides financial and lifelong professional support for the nation’s most promising graduate students in science and technology. The fellowship includes up to five years of funding, valued at up to $250,000, and the freedom to pursue innovative projects wherever they may lead. Fellows also take part in ongoing mentoring, symposia, and workshops with a diverse community of more than 1200 fellows-- a set of peers who span disciplines, generations, and geography.

Application deadline: October 23
Application and 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.

Analysis of Complex Survey Data (9/30)
Manipulating Data in Tableau (10/6)

Details

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

Deadline Approaching! 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 is an opportunity for students to share their research at the intersection of science, technology, and human rights. The session, held during this conference, showcases the individual efforts of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level students interested in human rights and actively working toward a degree.

Abstract submission deadline: Wednesday, September 30
Time: 11:59 PM (EDT)
Details 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 teaching resources for 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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