Graduate Student Perspectives on Success and Belonging in Graduate Education
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Last semester, Georgia Tech graduate students challenged traditional definitions of academic success and listed themes such as belonging and well-being as essential measures of their graduate experience through candid dialogue during an intimate panel session held during the second annual Graduate Education Summit.
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Scheller-brate Love: When MBAs Become MBA Baes
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Scheller celebrates MBA couples across the Full-time, Evening, and Executive programs who supported each other through coursework, careers, and life, sharing how their partnerships strengthened and shaped their journeys to graduation and beyond.
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Apply Now to Become a 2026 GT6000 Student Leader
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Looking for a paid leadership opportunity as a full-time, on-campus graduate student? The Office of Graduate Education is recruiting GT6000 Student Leaders to mentor incoming graduate students, build community, and help introduce new grad students to life at Georgia Tech.
For more information, please attend the GT6000 Student Leader Info Session on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the John Lewis Student Center & Stamps Commons, Cypress Theater. Applications are accepted until March 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. You can learn more about this opportunity and apply online.
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Check out these opportunities:
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| Career Opportunities: Networking for Master Students: Virtual Networking
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Master the art of virtual networking in this session designed for master’s students. Join the Career Center TODAY, February 17, from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. to learn how to build authentic professional connections online, use LinkedIn effectively, and communicate confidently in virtual settings. Gain practical strategies to expand your network and uncover career opportunities in an increasingly digital professional world.
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PhD Working Group: Researching Salaries (Virtual)
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This workshop teaches Ph.D. students how to research salaries strategically and evaluate compensation with confidence. We'll explore reliable salary tools, compare pay across sectors, and identify criteria for assessing job offers, including benefits and long-term growth. Students will leave with a clearer understanding of fair compensation in their target fields. This workshop takes place on February 25, 2026, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Building a LinkedIn Profile that Works for You (Virtual)
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Your LinkedIn profile is more than an online resume. It's your professional story, your first impression, and your networking launchpad. In this session, learn how to create a LinkedIn profile that works for you by highlighting your strengths, telling your story, and attracting the right opportunities. Moderators will explore key sections, best practices, and examples to help your profile stand out. This session takes place on February 25, 2026, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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| Impactful Research Mentoring Series: Supporting Well-Being Workshop
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Strong mentoring relationships don’t just support research success; they support well-being. Join the Impactful Research Mentoring Workshop Series on Thursday, February 24, 2026, from 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. for a virtual session focused on promoting mental health and well-being in research environments. Facilitated by Karena Nguyen and Kenyetta Johnson Taylor, this workshop will explore strategies to help research mentees reach their full potential while building healthy, productive mentoring relationships. Registration is required.
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Funding Opportunities: Clinton Presidential Research Fellowship
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Graduate students and early-career scholars in the humanities and social sciences are invited to apply for the Clinton Presidential Research Fellowship. This fellowship supports research focused on President Clinton’s administration, with awards ranging from $1,250 to $5,000. Application details, eligibility criteria, and outreach materials are available by clicking the link below. Apply online by March 6, 2026. Questions may be directed to researchfellowship@clintonfoundation.org.
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Apply for the Partnership for Innovation (PIN) Fellowship
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Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Partnership for Innovation (PIN) Fellowship, a paid opportunity for impact-driven students interested in translating big ideas into real-world solutions. PIN Fellows gain hands-on experience working across public-private and multi-sector partnerships in areas such as sustainability and cleantech, advanced manufacturing, community engagement, and strategic fundraising. Fellows are embedded within startups, government agencies, nonprofits, and research institutions to drive meaningful local and regional impact.
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Wellness Opportunities: Register Today for the Pi Day 5K
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Celebrate Pi Day the Georgia Tech way! Lace up for Campus Recreation’s annual Pi Day 5K on March 13, 2026, and take on the pi mile loop around campus. Registration is now open.
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Massage Therapy Now Available at the CRC
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As you settle into this semester, make recovery a part of your routine. The Campus Recreation Center's massage therapy helps reduce stress, improve flexibility, and support your fitness goals so you can stay consistent and avoid burnout as the semester gets busy. Meet our therapists and book your massage now.
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Academic Opportunities: Just Write Fridays
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Looking for dedicated time to focus on your writing? Just Write Fridays offers graduate students and postdocs a supportive, low-pressure space to build strong academic writing habits. Plan to attend on Fridays, from 9:30 - 11:30 am, online or in CULC 447, for quiet writing time, community accountability, and coffee and snacks. Sessions will run every Friday through April. Register and sign up for reminders below.
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Coffee and Commercialization
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Interested in turning your research into a startup? Join the Office of Technology Licensing for its Coffee & Commercialization Lecture Series on Wednesday, February 18, from 9:00 –10:00 a.m. in Room 1103 of the U.A. Whitaker Biomedical Engineering Building. Featured speaker Johnathan Goldman, Director of Quadrant-I, will discuss how faculty can transform ideas into startups and answer key questions about investor engagement, equity splits and cap tables, intellectual property, and building the right team. A virtual option will be available via Teams. RSVP to Amy Smith at asmith872@gatech.edu
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Additional Opportunities: Grad Movie Night
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Join Graduate Student Programming for an exclusive showing of Wicked: For Good on February 26, at 7:00 p.m. at the Ehmer Theater! Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:00 p.m. Snacks will be provided!
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Join Graduate Student Programming for a Night at The Fox! We will be attending a performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on March 4, 2026. Ticket holders will meet in front of the Scheller College of Business at 6:15 p.m. and walk over to the theater at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30, and go on sale on Campus Tickets on February 18, 2025.
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Are you graduating this semester? Grad Fest is your one-stop shop for everything you need to get ready for your big day. This semester’s Grad Fest takes place on Feb. 25, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m., and Feb. 26, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at Barnes & Noble on Georgia Tech's campus. Learn more about Grad Fest and everything it offers.
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Save the Date: Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) 2026
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Something fun is coming your way! Graduate Student Appreciation Week returns March 30–April 3 with can’t‑miss events, swag, and good vibes designed to celebrate everything our graduate students bring to Georgia Tech.
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