January 27, 2025

Laney Graduate Student Published in Prestigious Medical Journal

Doctoral student Alex Soltoff, a candidate in the Health Services Research and Health Policy program (Organization and Management track), has been published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). 

This recognition is a significant milestone, as JAMA is one of the most prestigious medical journals in the world, known for publishing high-impact, peer-reviewed research that advances medical knowledge and practice.

Soltoff’s research article, titled “Caregiver-Reported Quality in Hospices Owned by Private Equity Firms and Publicly Traded Companies,” explores vital questions about the quality of care provided in hospice settings.

His work contributes to the ongoing efforts to improve the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of individuals and families during end-of-life care and reflects the caliber of scholarship produced by Laney Graduate School students.

Final Call – 3MT and Master’s Showcase Preliminary Application Closes Friday

The final day to submit a preliminary application for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) and Master’s Showcase competition is Friday, January 31.

Laney Graduate School students are encouraged to submit their applications by the noon deadline. 

The 3MT and Master's Showcase competitions are excellent opportunities for graduate students to develop essential public speaking skills, gain recognition, and compete for prizes. 

📅 Don’t miss out – submit your application before time runs out.  

Building Community: Spring Mixers for International Graduate Scholars and Postdoctoral Fellows

The EDGE Office (Emory Diversifying Graduate Education) and the Vice Provost of Graduate Affairs invites graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to a series of spring mixers designed to celebrate the rich diversity of Emory’s international scholars.

These gatherings are more than just events—they are a chance to build meaningful connections, exchange experiences, and foster a sense of belonging within a vibrant and supportive community.

Held in the welcoming Oxford Living Room, the mixers provide a unique space for scholars from across academic disciplines and diverse geographic backgrounds to come together, network, and engage in conversations that inspire collaboration and camaraderie.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a community that celebrates your journey and the impact of your work.

When and Where:
All mixers will take place from 4–6 p.m. in the Oxford Living Room, Oxford Building, 1390 Oxford Road NE, 3rd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30322.

First spring mixer:

Scholars & Fellows of African Descent

Countries in: Eastern, Middle, Southern, and Western Africa
When: 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4

Learn more about this semester’s mixers and RSVP to attend.

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

Designed for international PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, this interactive workshop, led by Emory alum and executive coach, Nuri Jeong, PhD, 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.

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. Lunch will be served.

Data Visualization and Analysis Workshop: Introduction to Python

Join the Division Student Advisory Council (DSAC) for the GDBBS for its Introduction to Python Workshop. This will be a hybrid workshop that is open to all LGS students.

This workshop will cover the following topics:

Explore Python Operators: Understand how to use operators to perform calculations and work with data in Python.
Get Started with Loops & Functions: Learn how to automate tasks using loops and create reusable, efficient code with functions.
Python for Data Analysis: Discover how Python can simplify data analysis, from managing datasets with Pandas to basic data manipulation and visualization.

When: 2-3 p.m., Friday, January 31, 2025
Where: Emory Student Center (ESC) MPR 4-5 and Zoom

February PDCP Workshops: Build Your Confidence and Career Readiness

Laney Graduate School’s Professional Development and Career Programming (PDCP) is excited to bring you two essential workshops this February. Whether you want to improve your public speaking skills or prepare for your next interview, we’ve got you covered:

Public Speaking Workshop

Time: 3-5 PM | Date: Monday, Feb. 3 | Format: In-person
Boost your confidence and learn how to deliver impactful presentations in any professional setting.

Interviewing Workshop
Time: 3–4:30 PM | Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19 | Format: In-person
Gain practical insights on how to ace your next interview and make a lasting impression.

Don’t miss this chance to develop key skills that will help you stand out in the job market!

👉 Register now

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.

SIRE Fellowship for Natural Sciences

With joint funding from the Laney Graduate School and the Dean’s Office of Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Emory College’s Office for Undergraduate Education will award up to three graduate student fellowships to advanced graduate students in the natural sciences.

Fellowship duration: September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026

Compensation: $8,000 stipend for 12-months

Extended deadline: February 28, 2025

View more on our Fellowships and Grants web page

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

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