|
Connect with Master's and Doctoral Program Recruiters at the Virtual Graduate School Showcase Hosted by Georgia Tech
|
The fourth annual Showcase offers prospective master’s and doctoral students a chance to connect with recruiters from 92 programs across the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. Registration for the Showcase closes next Wednesday, October 16. Register today!
|
|
|
Q&A with Graduate SGA President Kiera Tran
|
As Graduate SGA president Kiera Tran discusses her goals to improve student well-being, enhance advisor-advisee relationships, and provide professional development support for grad students. Read the full interview below.
|
|
|
|
|
15 Georgia Tech Ph.D. Students Awarded Fellowship to Propel STEM Research
|
ARCS Foundation Atlanta awarded a total of $117,500 to 15 Ph.D. students who show exceptional promise of making a significant contribution to the worldwide advancement of science and technology. Eight first-year ARCS Scholars will join seven returning scholars who were recognized as outstanding doctoral students.
|
|
|
|
Five Graduate Scholars Earn O'Hara Fellowships
|
Congratulations to the students awarded the Larry S. O’Hara Graduate Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. The early career fellowship from the College of Sciences recognizes outstanding doctoral students scheduled to graduate in the calendar year following their nominations.
|
|
|
|
Missed a newsletter? Check out the Grad Buzz Archive.
|
|
|
Check out these opportunities:
|
|
Career Opportunity: PhD Career Night with Employers Valuing Doctoral Expertise
|
Connect with employers experienced in hiring Phd candidates and Postdocs as they recognize the invaluable advantages that Phds and postdocs bring to their organizations. Discover potential career paths, gain insights from employer panels, and forge valuable connections during our focused networking session. THis event takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 5:15 until 7:00 pm in the Exhibition Hall -Home Park Room.
|
|
PhD Industry Working Group: Salary Negotiation (Virtual)
|
Learn how to evaluate and negotiate job offers effectively for both industry and academic jobs for PhD students. Gain the confidence and skills needed to make an informed career decision. Format: Virtual lecture with Q&A and practice activities. This event is today, October 9, from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.
|
|
|
|
Networking Prep for PhD Career Night for PhD students and Postdocs
|
Join our "Networking Prep for PhD Career Night" workshop, on Oct. 10, tailored for PhD students and Postdocs. Gain essential skills and strategies for effective networking. Learn how to make impactful connections, enhance your professional presence, and prepare for successful interactions at career events. Elevate your career prospects and network confidently.
|
|
Funding Opportunity: ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award
|
ACM established the Doctoral Dissertation Award program to recognize and encourage superior research and writing by doctoral candidates in computer science and engineering. The award is presented each June at the ACM Awards Banquet and is accompanied by a prize of $20,000 plus travel expenses to the banquet. As of January 1, 2014 all winning dissertations are published exclusively in print and electronic formats as part of the ACM Books Series, which includes distribution through the ACM Digital Library. Honorable Mention(s) may also be awarded, with a prize of $10,000 shared among recipients.
|
|
|
| AAAI/ACM SIGAI Doctoral Dissertation Award
|
AAAI and ACM SIGAI established the Joint AAAI/ACM SIGAI Doctoral Dissertation Award to recognize and encourage superior research and writing by doctoral candidates in artificial intelligence. The award is presented annually at the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, and the winner is invited to present a talk at the conference.
|
|
Innovation in Building (IBUILD) Graduate Research Fellowship
|
The Innovation in Buildings (IBUILD) Graduate Research Fellowship, managed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, aims to strengthen the pool of well-trained, diverse PhD scholars who are equipped for research-intensive building technologies careers in academia, industry, and the national labs.
Fellowships begin July-September, 2025 Application Closes on December 6, 2024 at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time.
|
|
|
|
Additional Opportunity: Attend Grad Fest 2024
|
Graduating this semester? Make sure to participate in this semester’s Grad Fest Week, starting Monday, Oct. 14, through Friday, Oct. 18. Take advantage of this one-stop shop for all your Commencement needs: Get sized for your regalia to know what to order online. Representatives from Oak Hall will be on-site to help you figure out the perfect size for you.
Purchase your regalia online at a discounted rate for pickup at the Barnes & Noble at Georgia Tech.
RSVP for Commencement.
Learn about Balfour and the ring ordering process.
Take your graduate portrait with Grad Images. Graduate portraits can be purchased after the event.
Enter a raffle for a Georgia Tech gift basket from Barnes and Noble at Georgia Tech.
|
| Apply to be a Graduation Speaker
|
Fall master's and Ph.D. graduates are invited to apply to be the Georgia Tech student Commencement reflection speaker at this semester's Commencement exercises. A panel of faculty, administrators, and students will select a student for each institute ceremony to share an inspirational message at the respective ceremonies.
The deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m.
|
|
|
|
retroTECH Game Day: Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart 64
|
Travel back in time to the 90's with the Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64 and enjoy some friendly, kart-racing competition! Georgia Tech students are invited to the retroTECH Lab on the third floor of Crosland Tower Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. to try their hand at Super Mario Kart for the Super Nintendo and Mario Kart 64 for the Nintendo 64. And of course, no game session would be complete without pizza, which will be provided.
|
|
Join the LGBTQIA Resource Center for Queer Coffeehouse! Queer Coffeehouse is an informal community hour for students to share dialogue with each other, build community, and develop stronger connections. The next Queer Coffeehouse will be Thursday, Oct. 17 from 11-12 pm in the LGBTQIA Resource Center (Smithgall Bldg. Suite 140). This will be a general coffee hour with no set topic, so don't be afraid to join in and tell us what's on your mind! Both graduate and undergraduate students are welcome. If interested in attending, RSVP through Engage!
|
|
|
| Wellness Opportunity: Free Flu Clinics
|
Fall is officially here, which means leaves are changing and temperatures are cooling. It also means an increased risk of spreading common viruses like the flu, which can be dangerous. Make sure you’re doing your part in protecting the hive at Georgia Tech by getting your free flu shot! Stamps Health Services is hosting free flu clinics on Oct. 17, Oct. 23, and Oct. 29 from 3-7 p.m. for students who have paid their student health fee.
|
|
Attend the Veteran's Day Luncheon
|
The Veterans Resource Center will host its annual Veterans Day Luncheon on Monday, November 11, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Ferst Center lobby. All (students, faculty/staff) who are veterans or currently active in any of the Armed Forces branches are invited to attend. If you want to attend the luncheon, please RSVP by November 1. For more information, contact the VRC director, David Ross, at david.ross@studentlife.gatech.edu.
|
|
|
Office of Graduate Education
|
|
|
Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™
Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails.
View this email online.
|
Savant Building, Room 301 631 Cherry St., NW | Atlanta, GA 30332 US
|
|
|
This email was sent to .
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
|
|
|
|
