Laney Graduate School Hosts 2025 LGS Awards Ceremony
On April 10, the Laney Graduate School community gathered to celebrate the 2025 LGS Award recipients during a special ceremony and reception.
The event honored outstanding graduate students, faculty, alumni, and staff who exemplify excellence in scholarship, leadership, and mentorship.
This annual celebration is a signature moment for Laney, recognizing individuals whose contributions strengthen the academic and professional environment for all.
Thank you to everyone who attended and to those who submitted nominations. Your support made this celebration of excellence possible.
Click here to view the full list of 2025 LGS Award recipients.
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Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences International Alumni Panel + Student Town Hall
International GDBBS alumni who have successfully transitioned into careers in academia and industry are hosting a panel to share insights on job searching, visa strategies, and navigating the evolving professional and immigration landscape.
Following the panel, there will be a student town hall to provide space for international trainees to share concerns, ask questions, and collectively identify key priorities and demands in response to the current policy climate. This will be an opportunity to gather input to inform future advocacy and support.
Featured Panelists:
- Esra Sefik – postdoc, Princeton Neuroscience Institute
studies adult brain plasticity and psilocybin’s effects using advanced imaging and machine learning
- Sulagna Das – assistant professor, Cell Biology & Human Genetics, Emory , leads research on mRNA dynamics in neurons using real-time imaging technologies
- Thomas Shiu – research fellow, Massachusetts General Hospital,
investigates GABAergic synaptic changes in epilepsy using imaging and electrophysiology
- Nuri Jeong – founder, Goals Unhindered
a corporate training company focused on data communication and decision-making in global teams; 2025 Truist Foundation Fellow.
🕒 Time: 3-4 p.m. – Alumni Panel | 4-5 p.m. – Student Town Hall
📅 Date: Thursday, April 24
🔗 RSVP here
📍 Zoom link will be sent upon RSVP
Questions or concerns? Contact Shirley Zhang.
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TOMORROW! Parenting Series: Raising Resilient Teens
As a parent or guardian raising a teenager, challenges may arise as your child grows, changes, and increases autonomy. This interactive workshop offers parents and guardians the support they may need.
April 22 | Preparing for Independence
This evidence-based, engaging series session will focus on communication, resilience and the path to adulthood.
⏰ Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22
🔗Register here
Submit questions ahead of time here.
Both sessions will be recorded and distributed to registrants following each series.
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Beyond the Professoriate | PhD Career Conference
Join the Beyond Professoriate for the 12th Annual PhD Career Conference, a series of webinars designed to show doctoral students and postdocs what it takes to successfully build a non-academic career.
- May 5: What employers actually value about your degree
- May 6: How to write a resume
- May 7: How to network when you don’t have a network
- May 8: Using LinkedIn in your job search
- May 9: How to find jobs that will give you stability / Navigating job market uncertainty
Webinars will be recorded.
🕒 Time: 12-12:45 p.m.
📅 Date: Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9
📍 Location: Zoom
🔗 Advanced registration is required.
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Beyond Grad School | Maintaining and growing your network
Networking doesn’t stop when you land a job. You need to continue to build your local network and support system as you advance in your career.
In this webinar with Beyond Grad School, you’ll learn how to build relationships with your manager and colleagues and the importance of building in-person networks and relationships.
The webinar will be recorded.
🕒 Time: 2-2:30 p.m.
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 14
📍 Location: Zoom | Advanced registration is required.
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Mentor Merienda with Ronald E. Hunter, PhD
The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) chapter at Emory invites students to its Mentor Merienda. This event provides an opportunity for members to engage with a mentor, learn about their experiences in academia, and gain insights into their current roles over lunch. Emory Alumni Board member Ronald E. Hunter will be this event’s mentor.
🕒 Time: 12 p.m.
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 23
📍 Location: Claudia Nance Rollins Room 5001
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This just in! LGS Writing Group will meet in May and June
Join other graduate students for 2 hours of focused time to work on your projects!
Become a part of our supportive community that encourages productivity!
Complete this survey to learn more and express interest.
Question? Contact Olexandra Kostenko
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Job Opportunity - Quantitative Theory and Methods Recruiting Fall 2025 Teaching Assistants
The Department of Quantitative Theory and Methods (QTM) is recruiting teaching assistants for Fall 2025 for a full range of undergraduate and master’s-level courses from QTM 100 to QTM 530.
Click on the following applications to apply:
Learn more here
Questions? Contact lora.mcdonald@emory.edu
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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
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Fox Center Humanities Pathways Fellowship
The Pathways Fellowship is intended to provide a graduate student in the humanities or humanistic social sciences a pathway into academic careers beyond the tenure track. The selected fellow will gain a broad range of professional experience by collaborating with our staff team on program management, event design, budget management, research and assessment, and communications.
Students with a strong interest in alternative academic careers are especially encouraged to apply. The fellow will have a desk at the Fox Center and is expected to work primarily in person. Occasional evening work (1-2 times per month) is expected as part of supporting the Center’s events program.
Work schedule: 20 hours/week
Application deadline: Monday, April 28, 2025
Learn more here.
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Polish Your English Skills This Summer
Join the LGS English Language Support Program this summer to enhance your communication skills!
Why should you participate? Participants will engage in dynamic, in-person, multi-level courses:
- Presentation Skills – Master poster presentations, video abstracts, and more.
- Discussion Skills – Explore U.S. cultural references.
- Writing Skills – Develop effective techniques and advance your current projects.
🗓️ Dates: First session is this summer from May 17 - June 28
Express interest here
Questions? Contact Heather Boldt (ELSP)
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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.
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.
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
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Emory Student Telehealth
24/7 Medical and Mental Health
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Are You Concerned about a Student?
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Emory Flexible Teaching Toolkit
The toolkit is a collection of resources
designed to support the development of
flexible courses from CFDE, TLT, ATS,
and Library Services. Resources are
helpful to graduate students involved in
teaching at every level.
Read here.
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Attention Laney Community:
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