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Checking In
As communicated last month, your voice is important and your feedback is valued. How's it going? Trust me, that was not a superficial ask, I really want to know. I can’t help navigate obstacles or remove them completely if I don’t know about them.
Here’s your menu of ways to convey that message:
Take care and stay healthy,
Kirsten
Your Assistant Dean for Graduate Education
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University of Arizona Graduate Center
The Graduate Center supports the next generation of researchers, academic professionals, and leaders by facilitating recruitment of distinguished graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, building opportunities for professional development and mentoring, and fostering interdisciplinary research, innovative collaboration, networking, and engagement with diverse communities.
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Immigration Center/International Students
Navigating graduate school can be hard… doing so in a foreign country takes resilience. The UA International Student Services connects students to a variety of resources to support your academic success. For more information see the International Students Services website.
Three resources of note:
- Buddy Program- The Buddy Program brings together international students and domestic students to create a global community at the UA. For more information visit the Buddy Program website.
- International Friends- International Friends, Inc. is a volunteer organization composed of Tucson community members interested in meeting, assisting, and entertaining international students. For more information visit the International Friends website.
- Funding for International Students Studying in the United States, view the website for details.
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- NSC student, Lauren Meeks, was awarded an NIH National Research Service Award (F31) entitled “Glycolytic Reprogramming and Metformin as Therapeutics for Radiation-Induced Salivary Gland Dysfunction”.
- ENVS MS student, Anissa McKenna, has been studying the biological availability of arsenic in mine tailings, with a particular focus on the mineral arsenopyrite. Her work has led to the development of new laboratory analytical methods for the analysis of molecular forms of arsenic that occur in the environment, and the impacts of those on human health.
- ACBS Microbiology - Anusha Harishankar, Shobitha Jillela, and Jennifer Mydosh are recognized for their exceptional contributions as TAs for MIC 205L last semester. They went above and beyond to produce high-quality lab videos allowing course instructors to streamline in-class time and continue to offer this important lab course safely in the in-person modality.
- ABS alumna, Barbara Fransway (Manager, Genomic Research Services University of Arizona Genetics Core) is the keynote speaker at the BIO5 virtual event “Inspiring Women in STEM” (Feb. 2; see details in events section).
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Have a suggestion for the next Cause for Applause?
Have a suggestion for the next Cause for Applause? See someone deserving of recognition? Just because we are socially distancing, doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate achievements. Send your suggestions to Kirsten Limesand (limesank@arizona.edu) by the last Tuesday of each month.
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Updates to Resources Page
During the Fall 2019 semester, I met with individuals from all CALS affiliated graduate programs to listen to the concerns of graduate students. Each Master the Month messenger will include an update from one of these topics because transparency and accountability are core values to me.
One of the goals of these meetings was to highlight a CALS webpage containing the diverse resources available to graduate students. A number of suggestions were made by students to expand the list of resources (add the librarian assigned to CALS, post TA and RA Career Conversations documents, mental health resources and more). This page has now been updated to include those suggestions. Please keep the suggestions coming! Email me with your feedback.
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February Monthly Observations
Each month focuses on raising awareness of specific causes, view the list. This month I’m dedicating time to learning more about Black History and heart health. What will you chose?
- Black History Month: Presented as part of the Tucson Humanities Festival spring series, the College of Humanities and Africana Studies Program are hosting several events to celebrate Black History Month. Join us in February for special guest speakers and an introduction of campus programs and activities, all hosted live on Zoom.
- American Heart Month: Million Hearts® 2022 is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes within 5 years. It focuses on implementing a small set of evidence-based priorities and targets that can improve cardiovascular health for all.
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Happening This Month & Upcoming
Announce your thesis/dissertation seminar on the CALS calendar and Master the Month messenger! Please fill out this form.
Data Science survey: Please help the CALS Data Science Ambassadors collect information about data science literacy within CALS by filling out THIS SURVEY! Filling out this 2-minute survey form automatically enters you into a raffle for a$30 Visa gift card. Take the survey or learn more about the Data Science Ambassador program.
Writing Efficiency Sessions: A weekly virtual program to help attendees complete their writing projects. The program includes timed writing sprints, a short discussion about improving your writing productivity, and the opportunity to meet 1:1 with a writing consultant. Attend all or part of a session. There is no cost to register or attend.
- Wednesdays, 2 PM to 5 PM, starting January 27
- Fridays, 9 AM to 12 PM, starting January 29
- Literature Review 2.0: Synthesizing Information; January 27, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Online via Zoom
- Sentence Fluency; February 24, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Online via Zoom
- Writing In-Depth Analysis to Support your Research; March 31, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Online via Zoom
Career Forward Sprint: Beyond the Academy: For graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who are thinking about careers outside the academy. This free, fully online (D2L) program teaches strategies to help you successfully navigate your career beyond the academy, while presenting your most professional self. The 1-month cohort experience covers:
- Career research and discovery
- Building your network and your professional self
- Developing your application materials
- Preparing for and practicing interviewing
In typical Sprint fashion, recommended daily tasks help ensure you keep moving forward! If you have questions or want to reserve your spot, please email Dr. Joel Muraco or Ryan Sermon. A new cohort begins every month.
2021 Virtual Spring Career Days: Every semester the University of Arizona facilitates a multi-day career fair that brings together employers who are actively recruiting and networking. While it is true these employers may not be readily recruiting for roles requiring an advanced degree, you may still find opportunities of interest. If nothing else, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to begin building relationships with potential employers of interest because you never know where your next opportunity will come from. The 2021 Virtual Spring Career Days is facilitated via Handshake and takes place over the following three days:
- Non-Profit & Green - Tuesday, February 9, 11 AM to 3 PM, online via Handshake
- All Disciplines - Wednesday, February 10, 11 AM to 3 PM, online via Handshake
- STEM - Thursday, February 11, 11 AM to 3 PM, online via Handshake
2021 Graduate Career Consortium Virtual Career Expo: The Graduate Career Consortium Virtual Career Expo is a single day, online career expo for advanced degree students, postdocs, and alumni in fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Humanities, Arts, and Social Science. This event connects PhD & Master’s students, Postdocs and Alumni to employers for a virtual networking and recruitment experience using the CareerEco platform. While details are still forthcoming, the event is scheduled for March 3, 2021, so make sure to put a hold on your calendar that day and stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks! If you have questions in the interim, please contact Dr. Joel Muraco
Career Fair Prep Program: This free and fully online program for graduate students launches one month before each of the University of Arizona’s career fairs - in August for fall semester and January for spring semester - and provides information, guidance, and resources on:
- Using Handshake to research employers and their opportunities
- Crafting a self-introduction and talking points to make a great first impression
- Preparing application materials if you find opportunities of interest
- Maximizing your interactions with employers day-of
- Continuing to build relationships after the event
Additionally, participants receive priority appointment scheduling with your career support team. This means you can schedule a 30-minute 1:1 career counseling appointment the same day (as available) to help you prepare for the career fair.
This semester’s Career Fair Prep Program launches January 25, 2021 in preparation for the 2021 Virtual Spring Career Days February 9-11, 2021. If you have questions or want to reserve your spot, please email Dr. Joel Muraco or Ryan Sermon.
Preparing for Faculty Job Applications Series: This series of participatory workshops focuses on the academic job market and addresses topics such as writing teaching, research, and diversity statements; creating ePortfolios; managing your online presence; and preparing for interviews.
- Pathways Beyond PhD- January 26, 12 PM to 1:30 PM, online via Zoom
- Writing Diversity Statements- February 2, 12 PM to 1:15 PM, online via Zoom
- Developing your Teaching and Research Statements- February 9, 12 PM to 1:15 PM, online via Zoom
- Creating ePortfolios and an Online Presence- February 16, 12 PM to 1:15 PM, online via Zoom
- Preparing for the Academic Job Interview- February 23, 12 PM to 1:15 PM, online via Zoom
- Application Materials Review- Process and timeline to be announced
Grad Slam Public Speaking Workshops: Open to all students regardless of competition participation. Learn more and register. Provided via Zoom. Registration will open in January 2021.
- Intro to the Message Box and Defining the Audience and Topic- January 27: 12 PM to 1 PM
- Communicating the Problem and Answering the “So What” Question- February 3, 12 PM to 1 PM
- Communicating Benefits and Solutions to Your Audience- Feb 10: 12 PM to 1 PM
- Crafting a Memorable Message- Feb 17: 12 PM to 1 PM
- Visual Design Considerations- Feb 24: 12 PM to 1 PM
- Presenting with Confidence and Effective Use of Body Language and Vocal Variety- March 3: 12 PM to 1 PM
- Rehearsing and Soliciting Feedback- March 10: 12 PM to 1 PM
“Communication Skills That Make a Difference” with Jack Harris. This workshop is for people who want to communicate more effectively, build better relationships, and learn practical skills they can apply to everyday, real-life situations. Registration link coming soon.
- March 24, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, Online via Zoom
Funding workshops:
Funding for students entering the dissertation stage (planning to defend Spring 2023)
- Tuesday, March 23 from 9:30AM to 10:30AM on Zoom. Please register.
NSF GRFP Information Sessions An overview of the application process and tips on applying.
- Thursday, April 15 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Please register.
- Tuesday, April 20 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Please register.
DAAD Information Session An overview of an excellent source of funding for study and research in Germany
Student Fulbright Application Workshop
Spring SABER seminar series on inclusion (.pdf flyer)
Cyverse webinars- Every other Friday at 10am Pacific | 11am Mountain | 12pm Central | 1pm Eastern
BIO5/BIOSA Student Industry Networking Event (SINE 2021) (.pdf flyer)- on February 16th, 2021. Come and meet representatives from biotech, biomedical and life science companies and organizations - to find out how to prepare for a career outside of academia. Due to the virtual character, SINE 2021 is split up into three independent events for the timeslots from 3-4 PM, 4-5 PM and 5-6 PM, each of which you need to register for separately.
Data Management in HPC, Feb 3-4. Do you want to learn how to work with your data files more effectively when using the UA High Performance Computing cluster? Join us to learn about how to apply data management principles and best practices in this two-part webinar. Attendees should have some exposure to/experience with the Unix shell. We will cover topics such as:
- Storage options on the HPC
- Data management best practices
- Transferring data into/out of the HPC
- External backups
- Tools for file management and organization
Part 1: Introduction - Overview of available resources and basic best practices. February 3, Wednesday, 11:00am-12:00pm, Registration link
Part 2: Tools & Workflows - Build on part 1 and learn how to set up data workflows. February 4, Thursday, 11:00am-12:00pm, Registration link
The Rochester Institute of Technology’s Future Faculty Career Exploration Program is currently accepting applications for the 2021 Cohort, apply here. This program is a rigorous four-day program designed for African American, Latino American, and Native American scholars and artists to experience a “behind the scenes” glimpse into life as a faculty member at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The application deadline is March 15.
"Picture a Scientist": Film Screenings & Discussion (.pdf flyer): The UArizona Cancer Center invites you to a film screening of the documentary “Picture a Scientist.” Once you register, a link will be sent to you, allowing you to view the 97-minute film any time during the period January 26-February 1
Life & Work Connections Upcoming Wellness Highlights
Cultivating Hope - Feb.3: 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Registration is required
- Feeling hopeful can be difficult, especially when you’re faced with adverse circumstances. Hope is more than an emotion, however, and you can grow its presence in your life through careful planning and deliberate action. Employee assistance counselor Bob Cunningham, MS, LPC, will guide you through a three-pronged approach for building a positive mindset. (This is the first of two live meetings in the Cultivating Hope workshop. After four weeks of email activities, the program will finish with another live session.)
- Did you know that regular physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic health conditions such as depression, diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers? Few lifestyle choices have as much impact on your health –so c’mon, Arizona, let’s move! Aim for 150–300 minutes of moderate physical activity –brisk walking, dancing, riding a bike, even pushing a lawn mower or scrubbing a bathtub –during each of the eight weeks of Move Arizona.
Overcoming and Adapting - Feb.10: 11:30 a.m.–noon, Registration is required
- Staying physically and mentally healthy during times of great stress –such as the coronavirus pandemic –can be a challenge. Employee assistance counselor Tanya Lauer, MC, LPC, shares evidence-based practices that will help you develop the skills you need to stay balanced and flexible in an uncertain world. This is the first of two live meetings in the G.R.O.W. Resilience in the Face of Adversity workshop. After four weeks of email activities, the program will conclude with another live session.
Suicide Prevention Class - Feb. 10: 11:00a.m.–12:30 p.m. Registration is required
- QPR stands for question, persuade, and refer –three simple steps you can take to help save a life from suicide. Just as people use CPR to save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor to help. QPR Gatekeeper Training is brought to you by Life & Work Connections and Campus Health.
Supporting Health and Stability in Families - Feb.17: noon–12:45p.m. Registration is required.
- Family systems are diverse in size, structure, and beliefs –and what matters most is how family members support each other. Employee assistance counselor James R. Naughton, MA, LPC, LISAC, and senior coordinator of childcare and family resources Lourdes A. Rodríguez, MS, help you identify and strengthen resilient qualities in your family. This is the first workshop in the Building a Resilient Family in Uncertain Times series, developed to support caregivers through the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suicide Prevention Class for Parents - Feb. 18: 10:00a.m.–11:30 a.m. Registration is required
- QPR stands for question, persuade, and refer –three simple steps you can take to help save a life from suicide. Just as people use CPR to save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor to help. This session is intended to teach parents how to recognize suicidal behavior in their children and to ask important questions. QPR Gatekeeper Training is brought to you by Life & Work Connections and Campus Health
Vouchers for Respite Care - The Arizona Caregiver Coalition, which works with area agencies on aging, the Arizona Department of Economic Security, and other community-based organizations to provide services for family caregivers, offers respite support, including vouchers for reimbursement of in-home respite and scholarships for adult day health center respite. The organization also provides reimbursement for home modifications and assistive care technology. Contact the ACC with questions at 888-737-7494.
To learn more about caregiving support at UArizona, please reach out to dependent care advisor Eileen Lawless at elawless@arizona.edu
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NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education Resilience Series and Programing: Offering a series of webinars and small group discussions focused on helping undergraduate students, postbacs, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the sciences develop the resilience needed to thrive in high-knowledge environments. Trainees can register for the webinars using the links below or they can visit our website and check under “upcoming events”. Trainees who participate in the webinar or who watch the webinar online at another time, are welcome to participate in the small group discussions. Groups will be held each Monday and Tuesday one week following the webinar. Trainees who complete five of the small groups and who participate in, or watch, all of the webinars will receive a certificate upon completion of the series. The series topics and dates are listed below:
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