September 9, 2024

 
 
 
 

Starting Your Startup with Skills Builder Workshop 
 
Rachel Reid, associate director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute at Georgia State University, will facilitate a workshop centered on sparking creativity, problem-solving, and taking action. The workshop will teach a variety of brainstorming techniques to generate new ideas and strategies; critical-thinking skills for your side hustle, startup, research projects, classes, and jobs; and how to apply creativity and problem-solving techniques. Dinner will be provided. 

 

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., September 10. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early. 

Where: The Hatchery

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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.
 

Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum Workshop 

 

This workshop session will provide information regarding autism, what you might see in the classroom and strategies for supporting students. It will be facilitated in partnership with Kelsey Bohlke, assistant director of the Emory Oaks Program at the Emory Autism Center. 

 

When: 1:30-3 p.m., September 18 

 

Accessibility Requests: Please contact Rashad Morgan at ramorg5@emory.edu by September 11 to make a reasonable accommodation request.  

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Ask RCRA Community Forum 

 

The Office of Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (RCRA) invites you to their monthly "Ask RCRA" community forum. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Topics will cover COI/COC and travel, international data protection, and compliance with controlled substances and dangerous drugs in research products. A Q&A will follow.

 

To submit questions during the session, email researchcompliance@emory.edu or aaliyah.saran.van.de.cruize@emory.edu. 

  
When: 12-1 p.m., September 19

Register here.
 

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.
 

September GIVE Events 

 

If you are interested in GIVE volunteer opportunities this month, check out the upcoming events below.  

 

Volunteer at the Atlanta WALK to End Hydrocephalus 

Volunteers are needed to help with the Atlanta WALK to End Hydrocephalus. Volunteers will assist with registration, signage, setting up and tearing down, leading the walk, and/or the ribbon cutting ceremony. 

 

When: 7:30-11:30 a.m., September 28 

Where: Alexander Park in Lawrenceville  

Questions? Contact Samantha Lanjewar. 

 

GIVE & Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta 

Come help clean and refurbish bikes for kids in the community with Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta. No prior bike experience is needed! 

 

When: 1-3 p.m., September 29. More information will be provided after signing up.   

Sign up for Atlanta WALK.
Sign up for GIVE & Free Bikes.
 

Pricing Your Innovation with Skills Builder Workshop 
 
This workshop facilitated by Carolyn Crewe, CEO of Best Kind Consulting, will teach how to transform the innovative thing you're working on into offers customers want, how to calculate what those offers are worth, and how to price your offers fairly so customers keep coming back for more. Dinner will be provided. 
 

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., October 10. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early. 

Where: The Hatchery    

Register here.
 

Universal Design and Inclusive Pedagogy Workshop 

 

This workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Jennifer Sarrett and co-sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence and DAS. 

 

When: 1:30-3 p.m., October 29 

Where: Register to receive in-person location and Zoom details 

Register here.
 
 

Last Day! 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

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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. Writing Group will be facilitated by the Emory Writing Center and LGS English Language Support. 

 

When: Mondays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., September 16 - December 2 

Where: Zoom 

Questions? Contact Olexandra Kostenko.
 

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 West 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: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.,Friday, September 27 

Express interest here.
 

Express Interest in Clear Speech Workshop 

 

Unlock the power of clear and confident communication. This two-part workshop will focus on understanding and practicing critical elements of speech for clear 

delivery of English. Complete the form to express your interest. The exact date and time will be determined based on interested parties' availability. 

 

When: October (TBD) 

Read more and express interest here.
Questions? Contact Grace Song.
 

1-on-1 Cross-Cultural Conversations over Breakfast 

 

International Education Peace Volunteers invites you to join in with other Emory 

students and scholars on Sundays for One-on-One Casual Cross-Cultural 

Conversations. Free breakfast baked goods, coffee, tea, and Indian milk tea will be provided. Families are welcome to join. Transportation will be provided to and from Emory, as well as residences near Emory, Villa International, and the Lindbergh Marta Station. 

 

When: Sundays, 9:30 a.m. 

Where: Intown Coffeehouse 

Questions? Contact Ben Allin.
 

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Last Day! Mirzayan Fellowship Application

 

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
 

LGS Advanced Fellowships General Info Session – PhD Students Only 

 

If you are interested in applying for Laney Graduate School Advanced/Completion Fellowships, please register for the Zoom webinar here. Sessions will be recorded for those unable to join the webinar. 

 

When: 4-5 p.m., September 17 

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Dean's Teaching Fellowship Info Sessions – PhD Students Only 

 

Doctoral students interested in applying for the Dean's Teaching Fellowship, please register for a Zoom webinar below. Sessions will be recorded for those unable to join the webinar.  

 

Info Session 1 

When: 4-5 p.m., September 16. Register here. 

 

Info Session 2 

When: 4-5 p.m., November 15. Register here. 

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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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