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Are You Close to a Story That Needs to be Told?
CALS award-winning documentary team, Landmark Stories, wants to hear from you. Our small team is dedicated to producing cinematic, character-driven short and long form documentaries that bring us closer together and closer to science.
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Disability Resource Center
Less than 45% of CALS graduate students are aware of the Disability Resource Center (2017 GA Workload survey). The goal of the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is “to ensure that disabled students, employees and visitors, have a similar, if not identical, experience to that of their non-disabled counterparts”.
Whether you are a student with a disability or encounter an individual in your classroom that needs accommodations or modifications, the DRC can support you. For more information see https://drc.arizona.edu/about.
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ENVS student Gina Ann Hildebrand: Gina has been doing a fantastic job in her analysis of drought-induced metabolomic changes in tropical rainforest plant roots using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization imaging mass spectrometry which helped unravel novel aspects of plants biochemical mechanisms involved in drought tolerance.
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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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Listing Thesis & Dissertation Seminars on the CALS calendar
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.
Defending a thesis or dissertation is a pinnacle point in the life of a graduate student. Let us help spread the word so more people can hear the great work you accomplished! Please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/DSvn7eWF48YRb4Ku8 and we will announce your thesis/dissertation seminar on the CALS calendar and Master the Month messenger.
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March Monthly Observations
Each month focuses on raising awareness of specific causes. This month I’m dedicating time to learning more about colorectal cancer and brain injuries. What will you choose?
- National Colon Cancer Awareness Month: According to the American Cancer Society the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is: about 1 in 23 (4.3%) for men and 1 in 25 (4.0%) for women. And yet, there is strong evidence that a healthy lifestyle (nutrition and exercise) can mitigate the risk of developing this type of cancer. See here for more information.
- National Brain Injury Awareness Month: I imagine we have all seen or heard the increased awareness of monitoring for concussions in athletes. However, the awareness needs to extend to all of us as motor vehicle accidents and falls commonly result in some brain injury. Because each injury affects each individual differently, it is difficult to know what to expect or how to help someone recover. See https://www.biausa.org/ for more information.
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Happening This Month & Upcoming
How are Things Going? Actually? We ask, because we know the stress related to classes, finances, COVID, politics and protests can sometimes be overwhelming. We’re all feeling it. If you haven’t looked into Wildcats R.I.S.E. yet, you should. It is a free support program for all UArizona students.
- Wildcats R.I.S.E. offers a safe place for you to connect with trained peers and talk about the stresses you may share. Connect in a group setting or in a on-demand, one-on-one consultation. It’s completely up to you. Talking through stress helps, especially when you’re talking to people who get it. And, they totally get it.
- That’s why we thought you should know that you can now get support right when you need it, for free, from people who understand. Visit the Wildcats R.I.S.E. website to learn more or you can log-in and meet with someone here.
Career Center Coffee Chats: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Friday, 2/26, 10 – 10:45 am, Zoom - Register on Handshake
Grad Chats: The Graduate College Diversity Team invites you to a weekly zoom meeting every Tuesday, 4pm to 5pm, to create community amongst graduate students and to facilitate access to support services at this critical time. Please join us at https://arizona.zoom.us/j/531795194
UArizona Institutional Knowledge Map (KMAP): Locating subject matter experts, collaborators and research clusters across a vibrant campus like UArizona is challenging. KMAP (https://kmap.arizona.edu/) addresses these well-known challenges by synthesizing data across multiple institutional and public data repositories, making this information easy to search, explore and visualize.
University of Arizona Research Data Repository (ReDATA): serves as the institutional repository for non-traditional scholarly outputs resulting from research activities by University of Arizona researchers. Depositing research materials (datasets, code, images, videos, etc.) associated with published articles and/or completed grants and research projects into ReDATA helps UA researchers ensure compliance with funder and journal data sharing policies as well as University data retention policies. ReDATA is designed for materials intended for public availability. All published materials will receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for citation purposes.
RII - Core Facilities Pilot Program: The technical training of students conducting research under existing extramural funding. Successful projects will result in student researchers with the technical skills to safely, efficiently and independently operate equipment within the core facility(ies). PIs should note the student(s) to be trained, the core(s) in which they will be trained, the equipment on which they are to be trained, and the funding source under which the student’s research project is funded. Applications are accepted through UA Competition Space.
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USDA Direct-Hire Event: March 9th, 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. MST. These are entry-level job opportunities and to qualify you must be graduating Spring 2021, be a recent graduate, or have a qualifying degree and credentials.
How to Pitch to an Angel Group: So Tell Me What You Want, What You Really, Really Want - Tuesday, March 2, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM MST
- Presented by: Jeff Koenig, Desert Angels Board Member and Owner of Open 4 Business, LLC; with panelists Mike Sember, Chair of Desert Angels Screening and Board Member; and special guests David Friedman, President of Tech Coast Angels Orange County and Kelly Sievers, Managing Director of Women's Capital Connection.
- Please join us for an open discussion on what angel investors really want to hear during a company pitch. We’ll address key presentation elements and talk about what triggers a “yes” response from angel groups around the country. Jeff brings together a panel of angel investors from multiple angel groups to help answer your questions.
- Video Conference URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87507779590?pwd=QVRaTTB2TXFtSHJvNEIzaWNGbkVOZz09; Pin: 995019
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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
- 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 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
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.
- 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
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.
Life & Work Connections Upcoming Wellness Highlights
- Suicide Prevention Class - March 3: 2:00–3:30 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.
- Evaluating Your Family’s Strengths and Vulnerabilities - March 4: noon–12:45 p.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 workshop is part of in the Building a Resilient Family in Uncertain Times series, developed to support caregivers through the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous attendance is not required.
- Identifying and Learning Coping Skills in Families - March 17, noon–12:45 p.m. Registration is required: A family’s emotional well-being requires coping skills that support both parents and children in navigating challenging circumstances. Employee assistance counselor James R. Naughton, MA, LPC, LISAC, and senior coordinator of childcare and family resources Lourdes A. Rodríguez, MS, invite you to learn techniques to help your family adapt and thrive.
This workshop is part of in the Building a Resilient Family in Uncertain Times series, developed to support caregivers through the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous attendance is not required - Overcoming and Adapting - - March 24:11:30 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.
- Supporting Children During Difficult Situations - March 30, noon–12:45 p.m. Registration is required: Parents need to be honest and authentic in stressful times, to model resilience for their children. Employee assistance counselor James R. Naughton, MA, LPC, LISAC, and senior coordinator of childcare and family resources Lourdes A. Rodríguez, MS, offer ways to intentionally connect with your children and support their emotional health.
This is the final workshop in the spring 2021 Building a Resilient Family in Uncertain Times series, developed to support caregivers through the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous attendance is not required.
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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