September 3, 2024

 
 

Join an Engaging Talk on Argentine History and Constitutionalism

Jonathan Miller, a professor at Southwestern Law School, will visit Emory to deliver two insightful talks on Argentine history and constitutional law. Professor Miller is an internationally recognized scholar on Latin American legal institutions, particularly focusing on Argentine constitutionalism. In 1991, Professor Miller joined the Southwestern faculty where he served as a faculty advisor to the Southwestern Journal of International Law and was instrumental in establishing the law school's Summer Law Program in Argentina and academic exchange programs with law schools in South America.

Talk 1: Explaining Constitutional Copying as an Ideology: Argentina’s “Yankee-mania” Under President Sarmiento (1868-1874)
When: 12-1:30 p.m., September 9
Where: James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies, North Decatur Building, 1784 North Decatur Rd., Suite 200, Conference Room 208
RSVP required, click here to reserve your seat.

Talk 2: How International Trade Created Freedom of Religion in Argentina – A Discussion with Professor Jonathan Miller
When: 4-5 p.m., September 9
Where: Emory Law School Hunter Atrium, 3rd Floor, Gambrell Hall

RSVP here to reserve your seat for Talk 1.
 
 

Happening Tomorrow! NSA Information Session

 

The Summer Program for Operations Research Technology (SPORT) at the National Security Agency (NSA) is offering graduate students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a stimulating professional environment.

 

Information Session: 3-4 p.m., September 4

Where: Math and Science Center Room E301A

View flyer for details. 
 

T32 Cancer Biology Symposium

 

T32 is hosting its inaugural 2024 Cancer Biology Training Program Retreat. The NIH T32 training grant supports both predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees within Winship – promoting innovative and exciting research within multiple laboratories. This event will feature keynote speaker Wilbur Lam, vice provost for entrepreneurship and associate dean of innovation at Emory and Georgia Tech, as well as talks from trainees supported by this grant. Breakfast/coffee and lunch will be provided. 


When: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., September 5
Where: Kauffman Auditorium (Winship Building C, 5th floor auditorium)

Register here.
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Exploring Industry Careers – A Three-Part Overview 

 

In this three-part workshop series, present a classification and description of industry careers will be presented that will help PhD students and postdocs learn about their industry options in a structured way. Using examples of PhD’s who have successfully moved into a wide variety of post-training paths, students and postdocs will consider what they can do now to be marketable for their chosen path, when they finish your training. 

 

Series 1 - Job Hunting for Industry Research Positions: How to apply for jobs and get interviews

When: 3-4:30 p.m., Thursday, September 5 

Register here.

 

Series 2 - Succeeding in Interviews for Industry Research Positions 

When: 3-4:30 p.m., Thursday, September 12 
Succeeding in Interviews for Industry Research Positions 

Register here.

 

Series 3 - Industry Research Interview Practice Session 

When: 3-4:30 p.m., Thursday, September 19

Register here.

 

Career Coaches Panel: Strategies for Professional Success 

 

You are invited to attend this virtual panel with professional LGS Career Coaches, Ariela Freedman and Helen Klepac, alongside several LGS students who have engaged with career coaching, to discuss strategies for graduate and career planning success as well as what to expect during career coaching appointments.  

When: 12-1:30 p.m., September 9 

Where: Zoom 

Register here.
 

GA RNA Salon Seminar


The RNA GA Salon initiative, led by Emory faculty and students, seeks to bring together all researchers and trainees interested in RNA. This monthly seminar series aims to not only showcase the amazing science on campus and in Georgia, but also to stimulate collaborations.

 

When: The third Friday of every month from 12-1 p.m.

Where: Whitehead Room 400

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Money Management in Graduate School and Beyond Workshop

 

The Money Management Workshop facilitated by Dr. John Hepler, director of graduate studies, Neuroscience Program, will focus on common financial stresses faced by graduate students. Topics covered include financial literacy, ways to manage your money, and how to budget now and save for your future, including the basics of investing and retirement.

 

When: 4-5 p.m., September 17
Where: RRR_R200 (R. Randall Rollins Building)

Virtual Option: Zoom link

View flyer.
Questions? Contact Shannon Marsh.
 

Becoming a Resilient Scientist Series

 

The NIH OITE is offering the next installment of the Becoming a Resilient Scientist (BRS) series for trainees and fellows at all levels in the biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences. The goal of the series is to help trainees develop the resilience they need to navigate challenging situations at work and in life.  

 

When: September 23 – November 18. Click the button below for details.

 

The workshops and group discussions in the series are:

  • Unit 1. An Introduction to Resilience and Wellness
  • Unit 2. Exploring our Self-Talk: Cognitive Distortions and Imposter Fears
  • Unit 3. Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness for Scientists
  • Unit 4. Developing Feedback Resilience
  • Unit 5. Managing Up to Maximize Mentoring Relationships (Note: There will be no group discussion for Unit 5.)
View the full series description.
 
 

Job Opportunity - Research Administrative Coordinator 

 

Emory College of Arts and Sciences is hiring for a part-time Research Administrative Coordinator in the Arts and Social Justice Program. 

 

Hours: 10-20 per week

Duration: September 1, 2024- August 31, 2025

Compensation: $20.34/ hour + insurance

Direct report: Jacque Pritz

Read full job description.
 

The Hatchery Incubator: Take Your Project or Venture to the Next Level 

 

This hands-on program is offered to student founders with nonprofit or for-profit ventures in their early stages and is open to ALL undergraduate and graduate Emory students regardless of academic concentration.

 

Application Deadline: 5 p.m., September 9

Learn more and apply.
 

Job Opportunity - Graduate Assistant 


The Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives (GSI) is seeking a graduate assistant for the 2024/2025 academic year to support the strategic aims and data management needs of the office. The graduate assistant will work with GSI and the Halle Institute for Global Research and Learning, a unit of GSI, to expand the understanding of Emory’s global engagement by exploring new and existing partnerships, exchanges, initiatives, and research connections. 

 

Compensation: $18-20/hour
Duration of assignment: September 16, 2024 – May 31, 2025

View full job description.
 

Job Opportunity – Research Assistant 

 

Intersections: The Education Journal of the Woodruff Health Educators Academy is seeking a Research Assistant who will help design a qualitative study to determine what, if any, impact publishing their works in Intersections has had on those authors and on their impressions of educational scholarship. 

 

Hours: 10 per week 

Duration: Fall semester 

Compensation: $15/hour

Supervisors: Linda Lewin, MD, and Kathryn Garber, PhD, Co-Editors-in-Chief 

View full announcement.
Apply here.
 

Calls Open: Halle Institute for Global Research Collaborative Research Grants 

 

Collaborative Research Grant applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for innovative collaborative research projects that link Emory with faculty from  University of Bonn and University of St Andrews. These grants are open to regular, continuing, and full-time faculty from all Emory schools and disciplines.  

 

Research may take place in any country or region if done jointly. Project outcomes may include publications, external funding, and/or other forms of research-based activity.  

 

Application Deadline: September 23

Visit Halle Institute's website.
Questions? Contact Kelly Richmond Yates.
 

The ATLANTIS Program is Currently Accepting Applications 

 

Predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees engaged in research related or relevant to nephrology, urology, and non-malignant hematology are welcome to apply to the ATLANTIS program. Developed by the Emory School of Medicine, ATLANTIS was designed to train the next generation of kidney, urology, and hematology health scientist researchers, and to establish a vibrant network of mentors, mentees, and leaders in the field. 

 

Application Deadline: July 1, 2025 

Learn more.
 

LGS Graduate Writing Group – Fall 2024 edition

 

Join fellow graduate students for focused writing sprints, within a supportive community, that can help you move your writing forward. Fall meeting time will be determined based on interested parties’ schedules. 

 

Read more and express your interest here.
Questions? Contact Heather Boldt.
 

Job Opportunity - Teaching Assistant Positions at Rollins School of Public Health

 

We are seeking three graduate student Teaching Assistants for two courses on Qualitative Data Analysis for this upcoming fall 2024 semester at the Rollins School of Public Health. These are paid positions. Applicants must have experience in qualitative data analysis and be familiar with the software program MAXQDA. TA duties include assisting in weekly lab sessions with MAXQDA, giving written feedback on assignments, managing the course site on Canvas, and assisting the instructor with class administrative tasks. 

 

When: Mondays, 1-4 p.m. (Section 1); Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. (Section 2). TAs only need to be available for one course section.

 

If interested or have questions, please send an email describing your experience in qualitative data analysis and MAXQDA software to the instructor, Dr. Hennink, below. 

Contact Dr. Hennink.
 

DAAD- Department of German Studies Research and Study Abroad Funding Opportunities

  

The DAAD/Department of German Studies offers a range of research and study abroad opportunities for graduate students including: 

  1. Study Scholarship program (for master’s students and visits of between 10 and 24 months)
  2. RISE Professional program (RISE stands for Research Internships in Science and Engineering) 
View for details about each opportunity.
 

Career Coaching Available for LGS Students

 

Are you a Laney master's or PhD student looking for guidance? One of our LGS Career Coaches can help with:  

  • Assessing your strengths, interests, and values
  • Learning about diverse career paths
  • Editing resumes or other job application materials
  • Interviewing and networking strategies
Get more information and request an appointment.
 

Job Opportunity - Student Intervention Services Responder Recruitment

 

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

Contact with questions.
 

LGS Student and Faculty Resources

 

LGS continues to develop resources to enhance students’ experiences and well-being by fostering supportive community environments, processes, and services that empower students throughout their educational journey to ensure personal, professional, and academic success.

Visit our resource page here.
 
 
 

English Language Writing Support 

 

Are you currently working on a research paper, dissertation chapter or some other lengthy text? If so, enroll in ELSP 521, designed to help you make progress and write reader-friendly prose. 

Learn more and submit an interest form.
 

AMIS Atlanta

 

AMIS invites students from Emory and other area universities to its 46th welcome reception on the Georgia Tech campus. Not familiar with AMIS? The organization aims to connect international students and scholars in the Atlanta area.   

 

When: 2 p.m., September 21
Where: Georgia Tech, GT Coda Tech Square Plaza, 756 W Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30332 

Learn more about AMIS.
Register for the reception.
 

Small Talk in a U.S. Context Workshop – Fall 2024 

 

This workshop provides practical strategies and ample opportunities to practice engaging in social and professional conversations with confidence. Topics will include how to open, maintain, and close a conversation in the US context; turn-taking and active listening strategies and more.  

 

When: September (exact date and time is to be determined) 

Express interest here.
 

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Mirzayan Fellowship Application Now Open!

 

Applications for the 2025 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program are open. We are seeking current graduate students or recent graduates who are interested in exploring career options in science policy. A typical candidate is in the final years of their PhD program or has defended their thesis within the past five years, and is excited to spend time in D.C., learn about science policy, and network with science and technology policy experts. The fellowship will run from March 3-May 23, 2025. 
 
International students already based in the United States, individuals from under-represented backgrounds, and/or those with demonstrated interest in taking science, engineering, and medicine beyond the lab are encouraged to apply. 

 

Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m., September 9

Learn more and register here.
Questions? Contact Mirzayan Fellowship.
 

National Nuclear Security Administration Graduate Fellowship Program

 

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Graduate Fellowship Program is hiring highly qualified graduate students for a fellowship on national security.

 

When: 12 p.m., September 10

Where: Zoom webinar. Find more information here.

Register here.
NNSA Fellowship Program flyer.
NNSA Fellowship info session flyer
 

 

View more at our Fellowships and Grants website.

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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:

Dr. Jennifer M. Cason, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Emily Neutens, Associate Director of Student Affairs for GDBBS

Emory Student Telehealth
24/7 Medical and Mental Health

Read here.

Are you Concerned about a Student? 

Submit your concern here.

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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