Monday, Jan.13, 2025

Effective Mentor/Mentee Communication

In celebration of National Mentor Month, the Laney student affairs team will host a hybrid workshop open to all LGS students on "Effective Mentor/Mentee Communication" facilitated by Nicole Gerardo, PhD, professor, Department of Biology, Emory University and director, graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (GDBBS).

Gerardo is passionate about mentoring and will guide students in fostering productive and supportive relationships with their mentors.

The workshop will cover:

Making a mentor match
Understanding the difference between an advisor and a mentor
Enhancing the relationship with your advisor/PI
Seeking out additional mentors within your community

Date: Jan. 28, 2025

Time: 4-5 p.m.

Location: In-person and via Zoom

RSVP for more details: https://forms.office.com/r/FqBgY4u7vj

In addition, the LGS Student Affairs Team is here to support every phase of your educational journey, so reach out any time! They can connect you to resources, answer questions you might have, or discuss concerns.

Questions? Contact Shannon Marsh, LGS student affairs, program coordinator.

3 Weeks to Go for 3MT !

The countdown is on for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) and the Master's Showcase competition at Laney Graduate School. This competition challenges graduate students to present their research in three minutes or less to a non-specialist audience. 

With only three weeks remaining to submit a preliminary application, LGS students are encouraged to apply now.

Three Minute Thesis and the Master's Showcase offers a unique platform for students to refine their communication skills, connect with faculty across disciplines, and compete for prizes.

The deadline to submit a preliminary application is Friday, January 31. 

👉 Learn more about submission guidelines and key dates by visiting the 3MT & Master's Showcase page. 

👉Submit your application today: Preliminary Application

Your Future Starts Here : Exclusive Webinars for Laney Students

Laney Graduate School is excited to provide students with free access to Beyond the Professoriate and Beyond Graduate School, two exceptional online platforms designed to help you shape your career path and achieve your professional goals.

These platforms are your one-stop shop for career exploration and preparation:

Beyond the Professoriate is built for PhD students and postdocs, offering tools to explore academic and professional careers through self-paced courses, video tutorials, and workbooks.
Beyond Graduate School is perfect for master’s students, providing tailored resources like resume tips, interviewing strategies, and industry insights to help you stand out in today’s job market.

Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss

Make the most of these resources by attending two upcoming webinars:

1. Why a Successful Job Search is a Focused Job Search

Learn how to develop a strategic, targeted approach to landing your dream job.
Date: 12-1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan.15
Where: Online

2. I’m Submitting Resumes but Not Hearing Back

Discover practical strategies to improve your resume and increase your chances of landing an interview.
Date: 2-3 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15
Where: Online

Get started today! Visit Laney Graduate School’s professional development resources to access Beyond the Professoriate and Beyond Graduate School. Don’t wait—your future is waiting!

Start Immediately! Seeking Student Workers for Career Pathways Project

The Laney Graduate School is seeking current PhD students for an initiative that will tracking the career trajectories of our doctoral program alumni.

Selected students will document the professional journeys of Laney PhD alumni, and create comprehensive employment histories that will inform graduate education and career development resources.

Beyond the hourly compensation, this position provides unique insights into the diverse career paths that PhD graduates pursue across academia, industry, government, and non-profit sectors.

Hours: 10/week

Compensation: $20/hr

Please submit your resume and a brief statement (~250 words) describing your interest in this project and any relevant experience and skills to Isabel Ruthotto, director, program planning and evaluation, Laney Graduate School.

Read full description.

Join the Spring 2025 LGS Graduate Writing Group

Effective writing is a vital skill for graduate students, and finding dedicated time and support can make all the difference.

The Spring 2025 LGS Graduate Writing Group provides an opportunity to focus on your writing in a structured and supportive environment. Whether you're drafting a paper, reading source materials, or working on tables and figures, the writing group offers both in-person and online options to help you stay on track and make significant progress.

Key Features:

Dedicated Writing Time: Participate in multiple writing sprints to make progress on your writing projects, whether it's drafting, reading source materials, outlining, or working on tables/figures.
Supportive Community: Connect with fellow graduate students who understand the challenges and triumphs of academic writing. Share experiences, tips, and encouragement.
Feedback Opportunities: Get valuable feedback on your work from an Emory Writing Center Fellow or an English Language Specialist, if desired.

When: Every Wednesday from 12-2 p.m., beginning January 22
Where: In-person location (snacks provided): The Computing Center at Cox Hall, Classroom A or Virtual via Zoom.

Questions? Contact Alejandra Franco, Emory Writing Center/Woodruff Library Fellow, or Heather Boldt, Laney Graduate School.

Writing in Bare Bones STEM

Interested in science communication? Writing in Bare Bones STEM is a great opportunity to gain experience writing in the sciences for a non-specialist audience and develop your communication skills. You will be asked to write a 500-word article either about research at Emory you find interesting or highlighting a successful woman in STEM at Emory. Articles will be published online at the end of the 2025 Spring Semester.

Application deadline: Jan. 17, 2025

Apply here and check out the other tentative scheduled events.

AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop

Laney Graduate School is sponsoring one student participant to attend the AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop from April 6-9, 2025 in Washington, D.C. All students who are interested in a career in science policy and advocacy are encouraged to apply .

Application deadline: 12 p.m., February 5, 2025

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/EBvvKRNTWB

Learn more here.

Make a Difference through Emory Impact Circle Funding

Through a donor-guided grant-making process, Emory Impact Circles raise money in support of philanthropic priorities that support women, African Americans and LGBTQ+ communities across the university.

Each year, more than $200, 000 in grant funding may be awarded through this process to seed academic and programmatic efforts that are important to the Atlanta community and beyond.

Current Emory employees or students are eligible to apply on behalf of departments, offices, programs, and/or registered student organizations.

Funding applications for are now open.

Applications close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025.

For more information or, to apply for a grant visit the 2036 Emory Impact Circles online.

The Halle Institute Global Fellows

The Halle Institute for Global Research and Learning is offering the 2025 Graduate Global Research Fellows program for PhD students at Laney Graduate School who are in the pre-candidacy stage.

The program will fund up to twelve grants with a maximum award of $5,000/grant.

Learn more about the fellowship.

Call for Teaching Assistants Spring 2025

The Department of Quantitative Theory and Methods (QTM) is recruiting multiple teaching assistants for spring 2025 to support various courses.

Check out all the open TA positions and forms to apply.

Questions? Contact Lora McDonald.

Job Opportunity - Student Intervention Services Responder

Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services is seeking new responders to join the SIS team. Students who are second-year graduate students and beyond are encouraged to apply.

The SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students’ active crises. Compensation is provided and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support.

Questions? Contact Kimberly McNeal.

ELSP Mini-Course: Advancing Your Graduate Writing Skills

This mini-course is designed to help multilingual graduate students refine their scholarly writing skills through:

Focused sessions tailored to common writing challenges.
Exploration of disciplinary writing conventions to better understand and meet the expectations in your field of study.
Personalized feedback on your writing to help you develop as an academic writer.
Introduction of tools and strategies for self-editing and continued improvement.

The course emphasizes practical application and individualized support to help students produce clear, effective, and well-organized writing.

When: Once a week, mid-February through the first week in April (time to be determined based on interested parties’ schedules)

Where: ELSP, Classroom E, North Decatur Building

Express Interest here

Questions? Contact: Heather Boldt

Elevate Your Spoken English with an ELSP Spring Oral Communication Course

The ELSP has limited spaces in each of the following courses:

ELSP 515, Foundations in Graduate-level Oral Communication held on Wednesdays from 4-5:15 p.m.
ELSP 517, Oral Communication for Advanced Speakers, heald on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Have questions or interested in enrolling? Contact Heather Boldt.

New Workshop: Reframe Your Research - Shifting Perspectives on Your Data for New Insights

Led by Emory alum and executive coach, Nuri Jeong, PhD, and designed for international PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, this interactive workshop shows researchers how to analyze their data from the perspective of key stakeholders, such as employers, advisors, and grant reviewers. Participants will receive peer feedback and discover new ways to refine and reframe their research for maximum impact. Lunch will also be served.

Date: Feb. 7, 2025

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Cox Computing Center, Classroom A

Space is limited: Reserve your spot here.

Exciting Opportunity for First- and Second-Year Students!

Stipends are available for LGS International Student Liaison.

Apply now to become part of the supportive community of that welcomes incoming international graduate students this fall.

Liaisons will assist Heather Boldt, director, ELSP and Global Engagement) in planning, coordinating, and executing the August 2025 orientation session for international students.

Click here to apply and learn more about the duties and stipend information.

Academic Success Resources

Are you looking for some help related to procrastination, imposter syndrome, test anxiety, perfectionism, or attention and concentration challenges? Check out the resources available on CAPS’ website.

Explore these topics and other student affairs-related topics by contacting an LGS Student Affairs team member:

Jennifer M. Cason, EdD, assistant dean of student affairs and deputy Title IX coordinator

Emily Neutens, associate director of student affairs

Shannon Marsh, student affairs program coordinator