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Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: 2024 Observance Events Announced
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The commemoration of the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. at Georgia Tech includes a full week of events organized by faculty, staff, and students. Our 2024 MLK celebrations will include various virtual and in-person educational programs and service opportunities to encourage active participation from the campus and nearby community.
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Past CRIDC Winners Reflect on their CRIDC Experiences
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Read on to learn about two of last year’s CRIDC Poster Competition winners as they reflect on their experiences in presenting their research at CRIDC and how their participation helped elevate their presentation and communication skills.
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Scheller Named Black MBA Collegiate Partner of the Year
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For the second consecutive year, the Scheller College of Business was recognized as Collegiate Partner of the Year by the Atlanta chapter of the National Black MBA Association.
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Enhancing Negotiation Skills: A Step-By Step Guide for Graduate Students
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The art of job-offer discussions is a skill that will serve scholars throughout an academic career. Here is what to consider and what to say at each stage of the process.
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Chih Award Winner's research Enhances Fairness in Machine Learning
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Hantian Zhang, Ph.D. Computer Science student, is working on a machine learning model that creates a more just society. Zhang’s machine learning model, OmniFair, advocates for consistent treatment across diverse demographic groups. Read on to learn more about his research.
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Ph.D.Computer Science Student Combats Mental Health Inequities
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Oguamanam's research and published work in developing a digital health system to address mental health disparities recently earned a Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication award.
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| Career Development Opportunity: Register for the 2024 CRIDC Poster Competition
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Registration for the 2024 Career, Research, Innovation and Development Conference (CRIDC) closes THIS FRIDAY, January 12, 2024.
CRIDC is an annual professional development event that offers a poster competition, panel sessions led by industry leaders, and career networking opportunities. This year, CRIDC is also hosting a virtual competition for online graduate students. CRIDC takes place on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Register today!
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Career Development Opportunity: Women in the Workplace Career Mixer and Panel (Hybrid)
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The Women In the Workplace Career Mixer provides students from historically underrepresented gender identities the opportunity to network in a relaxed setting with Equal Employment Opportunity employers who are committed to hiring a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Participants will meet with student leaders from a variety of student organizations.
This is a HYBRID event. Join the Career Center and distinguished employers and alumnae to network, hear from a panel, and learn more about how to succeed as women in the workplace.
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Career Development Opportunity: Navigating Industry Jobs/Internship Search Strategies and Resources
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Be sure to attend the Career Center's first Ph.D. Career Series of the spring semester. Attendees will learn the basic recruitment process with job and internship search resources and strategies for careers beyond academia. This webinar requires all attendees to register using the link below.
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| Funding Opportunity: Chateaubriand Fellowship Program
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The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. It supports outstanding Ph.D. students from U.S. institutions who wish to conduct part of their doctoral research in France. The deadline to apply is January 19, 2024.
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Funding Opportunity: Apply for the Frontera Computational Science Fellowship
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Frontera Computational Science Fellowship, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and offered by the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), provides a year-long opportunity for talented graduate students to compute on the most powerful academic supercomputer in the world and collaborate with experts at the TACC. The Frontera Computational Science Fellowship is open to graduate students across academic disciplines; all graduate students who meet eligibility requirements and hope to leverage high-performance computing in their research endeavors are welcome to apply. Application Deadline: February 6, 2024.
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Funding Opportunity: Apply for DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
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The DOE CSGF provides outstanding benefits and opportunities for doctoral students in various fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex problems in science and engineering. Renewable up to four years, the fellowship also seeks candidates researching applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, computer engineering or computational science advances that contribute to more effective use of emerging high-performance systems. Applications being accepted through January 17, 2024. Learn more about this fellowship and how to apply.
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Wellness Opportunity: Free Group Fit Classes during the First Week of Classes
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Kick off your new year's fitness resolutions at the CRC! Campus Recreation’s Group Fitness classes will be FREE during the first week of classes, Jan. 8-14! Bring a friend with you and try something new to start off your semester. After free week, purchase your semester Group Fitness pass at the new reduced rate! Check out Campus Rec’s website for registration and more info.
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| Wellness Opportunity: Georgia Pathways to Coverage
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Graduate students may now be eligible to receive Medicaid benefits thanks to a new state program designed to help low-income Georgians qualify for medical coverage. Georgia Pathways to Coverage allows state residents between the ages of 19 and 64 who meet certain criteria to apply for Medicaid. Higher education is considered a qualifying activity that would allow students who meet the requirements to apply. To learn more about the program and to fill out an application, visit the Georgia Pathways to Coverage website.
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Wellness Opportunity: Enroll Today in the Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
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Enrollment is open for the Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) offered through the University System of Georgia. This plan includes comprehensive covered benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription, and worldwide travel) for enrolled undergraduate and graduate students and their eligible dependents.
Students have until Feb. 19, 2024, to enroll and receive coverage for Spring and Summer 2024. To learn more about SHIP or to enroll, visit the Stamps Health Services website.
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| Wellness Opportunity: Center for Mental Health Care and Resources
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We know that plenty of factors contribute to academic performance, but did you know that mental health is one of the most significant? Research shows that poor mental health negatively affects academic outcomes and, conversely, that those who support their mental health are more likely to succeed. The Center for Mental Health Care and Resources provides a range of free mental health services and resources, both in-person and virtually, that are available to all students. Visit the Student Mental Health Resources webpage for convenient access to CMHCR and the services provided by our off-campus partners.
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Additional Opportunity: Childcare and Family Resources Now Available
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Auxiliary Services’ Childcare Program at Bright Horizons offers a library of value-add resources for all Georgia Tech students and employees! Learn about child development, learning and skill-building, caring for elder loved ones, and more by tuning into our Bright Horizons® webinar series for actionable, expert advice. Register here for all webinars.
Bright Horizons experts include early education and child development professionals, benefits specialists, and working parents managing the challenge of balancing jobs and personal lives. More information about the available resources can be found at the following
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| Additional Opportunity: Georgia Tech Arts Presents: UNDERSCORED
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Georgia Tech Arts and Ephrat Asherie Dance invites you to experience UNDERSCORED, a living archive of five generations of NYC club dancers, at the Ferst Center for the Arts on January 26 at 8 p.m. This performance will take you on an exhilarating journey through decades of dance styles like breaking, hip-hop, house, vogue, waacking, and hustle. Learn more and buy tickets now below:
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Additional Opportunity: Attend the 14th Annual MLK Student Celebration
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Mark your calendars! The 14th Annual MLK Student Celebration is almost here. Join the campus community in celebrating MLK on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Ferst Center for the Arts. This year's theme is "Living the Dream: Making MLK's Dream a Reality". The celebration will include dance and song performances, inspiring student speakers, a candle-lighting ceremony, and more. If you are interested in attending, sign up with the Engage link.
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