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Monday, February 1, 2021

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Laney EDGE Celebrates Student Achievements
In a five-week series, Laney EDGE celebrates the achievements and phenomenal work of our incredible scholars.

  • Watch Now! Week One: The Kharen Fulton Diversity Awardee
  • Week Two: Edge Ambassadors and Fellow | EDGE Admission Fellowships
  • Week Three: Volunteers for EDGE Initiatives
  • Week Four: Academic, Community, and Professional Achievements
  • Week Five: Edward A. Bouchet Honor Society Members
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VISIT THE LANEY GRADUATE SCHOOL HOMEPAGE

Opportunities, Events, and Resources

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  1. Opportunities 
  2. Ongoing Events
  3. Remote Teaching Resources
  4. Additional Resources

Opportunities

Coming Up This Week:

Do Something Extraordinary at Bain & Company

Join an introductory session to learn more about the Bain & Company firm, their clients, and an overview of the roles available to advanced degree candidates. 

  • Date: February 2
  • Time: 4-5:30 PM
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Emory Biotech Consulting Club Spring 2021 Kickoff

Emory Biotech Consulting Club invites students to the Spring 2021 Kickoff Event. Topics include an overview of the club, projects for the term, and how to join a team of interest. 

  • Date: February 2
  • Time: 4-5:30 PM
  • View flyer
  • Questions? Please email Dominika Swieboda at dswiebo@emory.edu.

P2P Grad Connect: Peer to Peer BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mentoring Program

This virtual initiative will connect early career Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and APIDA Laney students with advanced Laney graduate students. 

  • Deadline: February 3
  • Register here
  • Questions: Contact Taína Figueroa

Overview of Professional Communication Workshop

This workshop discusses settings that require professional modes of communication and practical tips for using professional communication over email and virtually. 

 

This is the first of a four-part series. All sessions are open to Laney Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Trainees.

  • Date: February 3
  • Time: 5-7 PM
  • Register here

SIRE Fellowship for Graduate Students in Natural Sciences

Advanced graduate students in the natural sciences have an opportunity to receive a top-off fellowship in 2021-22. Fellows will commit about 8-10 hours per week in the Undergraduate Research Partners Program, an Emory College program promoting undergraduate research for students in all disciplines.

  • Application Deadline: February 5
  • More info here

See What's New:

New! Hobby to Hustle Sprints

Join The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation, for Hobby to Hustle Sprints. We will be building a cohort of diverse student-founded projects to help you make the right next steps for your independent project, side-gig, or new organization in six-weeks. The center will provide a grant to a select team from the process.

  • Date: February 8 (six-week process)
  • Time: 4 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Register here

New! Strengths-Based Interviewing Introductory Workshop

This two-hour virtual workshop is designed to help students talk to potential employers about how to stand out amongst the competition. This workshop goes deeper than traditional interview workshops and empowers students with language to discuss their unique strengths, based on Gallup’s CliftonStrengths assessment. 

  • Date: February 10
  • Time: 10 AM -12 PM
  • Register here

New! Beyond the Professoriate Workshop: How to Find a Job You'll Love

Join Dr. L. Maren Wood and learn more about non-academic careers. After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

    • Describe how non-academic careers provide intellectual and rewarding work for PhDs
    • Illustrate how values and motivators can be career hooks
    • Recognize the importance of identifying your Optimal Career Pathway
  • Date: February 12
  • Time: 10 AM -12 PM
  • Register here

New! 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) Information Session

This information session is being held to discuss the  Three Minute Thesis (3MT®)  Competition, an academic competition in which graduate students deliver a compelling presentation to a non-specialist audience in three minutes or less. 

 

Benefits of participation include sharing research and its impact with a wider audience, refining presentation skills, taking part in a growing university trend and potentially becoming “Emory’s 2021 3MT winner.” Those interested in competing should attend the information session to learn more.

  • Date: February 12 
  • Time: 12 PM – 12:45 PM
  • Register here

New! Jones Program in Ethics: Mini Grants

The Jones Program in Ethics is pleased to announce a series of mini-grants for Laney Graduate School PhD students. Winners will convene a virtual JPE 610 session during the Spring or Fall 2021 semester. 

  • Date: February 15
  • Application here

New! Grant Writing Coaching

LGS is offering grant writing coaching to students in the humanities and social sciences who are preparing grant and fellowship applications. Students selected for this opportunity will receive one-on-one mentorship and feedback on their grant proposals from Dr. Corinne Kratz, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and African Studies Emerita, a founder and long-time director of the Grant Writing Program.

  • Deadline: February 22
  • Additional details  here  

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Ongoing Events

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NEW! Writing Support for Laney Graduate Students

The advanced graduate fellows and undergraduate tutors in the Emory Writing Center are available remotely this spring to support Laney Graduate School students. LGS students can also make appointments with Writing Program faculty consultant, Dr. Melissa Yang.

 

The online Writing Center opens for spring on February 8, with hours throughout the day to accommodate students in various time zones. Make an appointment at writingcenter.emory.edu.

 

For further support, join the weekly graduate student writing group co-hosted by the writing center and ELSP to keep yourself accountable, make some progress, and obtain feedback. Details can be found on the LGS Writing Group Facebook page.

 

 

LGS Virtual Office Hours: 

The LGS staff will host virtual office hours for graduate students. Contact an LGS team member confirm an appointment and receive a Zoom link.

 

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Remote Teaching Resources

 
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LGS students serving as teaching assistants and teaching associates may view past webinars and utilize teaching resources for virtual environments.

 

Visit the Remote Teaching Resources page for more details.

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Additional Resources

Visit the contacts and resources below for questions and additional information:

  • LGS Leadership Team Members
  • Emory University Emory Forward Website
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