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Welcome Home to New and Current Grad Students
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The Institute welcomes all new and returning graduate students to campus with the Annual Grad Welcome and Fall Picnic. Join us this Friday, August 25, 2023, as we gear up for a new academic year with words of welcome from Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera and the new Graduate SGA President. Attendees will enjoy free food, music, games, t-shirts, and more. Don't forget to bring your BuzzCard for check-in!
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Buzz Delivers a Jolt of School Pride as Part of Inaugural OMSCS Welcome Week
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The Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) program held its first OMSCS Welcome Week last week, helping nearly 3,000 incoming graduate students acclimate to all of Tech's fun and long-standing traditions. The virtual sessions also informed them of all the resources that are available to online students.
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How to Cultivate a Positive and Productive Mentor-Mentee Connection
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Read on as Ph.D. student, Breanna Shi shares her experiences as a mentor and a mentee and leaves gems for others seeking the most out of their mentor-mentee relationships.
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Back to Business: Meet Four Incoming Full-time MBA Students
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From an Olympian flag bearer to a U.S. Army officer who landed in Normandy on the 74th anniversary of D-Day, the incoming Full-time MBA class at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business includes a variety of stories and personalities. Meet this unique group of students who are beginning their two-year MBA programs this fall and are poised to make an immediate impact.
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| Academic Opportunity: Attend the Thesis Info Session
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The Office of Graduate Education and Georgia Tech's Library-Scholarly Communications are hosting a brief workshop to discuss information on copyright, fair use, formatting your thesis, and more.Get your questions regarding the master's or dissertation process answered on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Community Opportunity: "Thank A Postdoc"
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Let’s show our Postdocs our appreciation! National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week (NPAW) will be celebrated nation-wide and at Georgia Tech from September 18-22, 2023. This year's theme focuses on the diversity of postdoc research, backgrounds, and experiences. In collaboration with a Georgia Tech postdoc, the Office of Postdoctoral Services is asking all members of the Georgia Tech community to share how postdocs have impacted your experience. These stories will contribute to increasing the visibility of postdocs on campus! Submit your responses by Friday, September 1, 2023. To learn more about NPAW, click here.
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Volunteer Opportunity: M.S. and Ph.D. Students Wanted for Upcoming VGSS Panel
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The Virtual Graduate School Showcase (VGSS), Hosted by Georgia Tech is looking for master’s and Ph.D. students to participate in GradCONNECT, a virtual panel session, on October 20, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eastern Time. GRADConnect is a facilitated session where current graduate students will share their stories about life in Atlanta and at Tech with prospective students attending the VGSS. Pre-submitted questions from prospective students will be shared with panelists in advance. The VGSS is hosted by GT’s Office of Graduate Education and Pre-Graduate and Pre-Professional Advising. Interested? Email VGSS at gtgradshowcase@gatech.edu by September 30. Click here to learn more about the VGSS.
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Volunteer Opportunity: M.S. and Ph.D. Students Wanted for Upcoming PGPP Panel
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Pre-Graduate and Pre-Professional Advising is looking for M.S. and Ph.D. students to take part in a virtual panel session called “Life of a Grad Student,” on September 21, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time. This event is part of the annual Applying to Grad School Week. This moderated discussion will give attendees the chance to ask current grad students about life at Georgia Tech. Interested in joining this panel? Please Email Susan Belmonte, Assistant Director of Pre-Graduate Advising, at sbelmonte@gatech.edu no later than September 8, 2023
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| Funding Opportunity: Presidential Management Fellows Program
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The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. PMF Program is a flagship leadership development program at the entry level for advanced degree candidates. The PMF program provides some sustenance during the first years of employment and encourages development of leadership capabilities, ultimately encouraging and leading to a career in the government. The PMF Class of 2024 Application is anticipated to be open for a 2-week period in the fall of 2023.
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Funding Opportunity: CHIH Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication Awards
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The Chih Foundation awards graduate students whose research publication(s) reflect invention and innovation for the betterment of society. Current Georgia Tech Ph.D. students who have not yet completed their doctorate and who have completed publications in either Engineering, Computer Science, or Health Sciences are eligible. Students may be U.S. citizens or international students. All materials are due in InfoReady by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 10, 2023
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| Wellness Opportunity:
Grad Women's Welcome Back Coffee Hour
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All new and current GT graduate women are invited to join the Women's Resource Center on Wednesday, August 23, at 10am for a coffee hour at the Women's Resource Center! Coffee and snacks will be provided. Use this as an opportunity to network with other grad women, get a head start on your to-do list, and get to know the WRC. RSVPs are encouraged for those planning to attend.
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Wellness Opportunity: Open Enrollment for Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) now opens
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The enrollment/waiver period for Georgia Tech’s Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) provided by Stamps Health Services opens on July 24 and closes on September 25. Coverage for this policy year will begin on August 1, 2023, and end on July 31, 2024. This program is available for enrolled undergraduate and graduate students and their eligible dependents who do not already have insurance and includes comprehensive covered benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription, and worldwide travel). Visit the SHS website to Check your eligibility for the voluntary plan and learn about the enrollment process.
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Wellness Opportunity: The Wellness Empowerment Center Welcomes all Grad Students
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W.E. Center would like to welcome students to campus this fall and introduce them to the Wellness Empowerment Center (W.E. Center). The W.E. Center is hosting its second annual W.E. Welcome You event on August 23 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the lawn between Stamps Health Services and the Campus Recreation Center. Students will be able to participate in fun games, enjoy delicious snacks, and walk away with some FREE swag. The event also provides an opportunity for students to engage with W.E. Center staff and learn more about the department’s programs, services, and resources, which are designed to promote student success both in and out of the classroom. Along with all the fun activities, giveaways, and free food, students will learn about the pillars of the department, which include Community Nutrition and Body Image, Health Education, and VOICE.
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Wellness Opportunity: Peer Coaching Program
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Are you experiencing stress or anxiety? Struggling academically, socially, or just generally need support? Come talk with someone who gets it and who gets it. Connect with a fellow student through the Peer Coaching Program (PCP) in the Center for Mental Health Care & Resources. Issues that peer coaching can help with include:
- Adjustment to college/Tech Culture
- Academic struggles (e.g. study skills, time management, motivation)
- Stress
- Relationship concerns (e.g. roommates, friendships, dating/partner relationships, family)
- Uncertainty about major/career Path
- Grief and loss
Get more information and connect with a peer coach by visiting the PCP webpage.
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Technology Opportunity: Download the Bus Tracking App
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Parking and Transportation Services is pleased to announce that the night Stingerette OnDemand service is moving to the TransLoc mobile app.
Starting August 14, 2023; do more with your Transloc bus-tracking mobile app! Our Georgia Tech community will have the ease of using one app for all forms of on-campus transit. Now request Stingerette Nighttime OnDemand trips.
Explore Stinger bus stops and schedules.
Know when buses are running, estimated arrival times, and service alerts, all in the app.
Download it here: www.transloc.com/app
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| Labor Day - Campus Closed
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