Streamline Your Research for Poster Competitions
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"Know your audience. Streamline your content. Practice and Prepare. Provide a concise summary of the results." Get more tips like this to help you nail your poster presentation during this year's CRIDC poster competition and other poster competitions during competition season. Click the link below to read more tips offered by Karena Nguyen, assistant director for Postdoctoral Services in the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education.
And don't forget to attend this year's CRIDC on Thursday, January 28, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Check out the amazing research presented during the poster competitions, participate in the Employer Engagement Breakfast, connect with peers during the Speed Research Networking Event, attend the Fireside Chat with Researchers, and more.
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Science for Public Good: Introducing the Community Engagement Graduate Fellows
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Four graduate students from the College of Sciences were selected for the new Community Engagement Graduate Fellowship, made possible through a gift from Google, to develop projects that positively impact the metro Atlanta area and highlight how science can align with public good.
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Register to Compete in the 2026 Three Minute Thesis Competition
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Registration to compete in the 11th annual Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) is open until February 16, 2026.
3MT challenges you to explain your research in just three minutes, in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. 3MT helps graduate students develop their academic, presentation, and research communication skills. Registration is open to currently enrolled master’s and doctoral students conducting original research. All disciplines are invited and encouraged to participate! Past winners are not eligible, but past participants are welcome to compete again!
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| Career Opportunities: Attend the Spring 2026 All Majors Career Fair: January 26 & 27
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The Spring 2026 All-Majors Career Fair takes place Monday and Tuesday, January 26–27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall. Graduate students are encouraged to attend both days and are not restricted to a specific date. Please note: Backpacks will not be allowed on the career fair floor. Backpack drop-off will be available in the Highlands Room (Exhibition Hall, 2nd Floor). Learn how to prepare for the fair and view participating employers by clicking the link below.
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| Impactful Research Mentoring Series: Promoting Professional Development
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The Impactful Research Mentoring Workshop Series continues virtually this Thursday, January 22, at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m, with a session focused on promoting Professional Development. Facilitated by Karena Nguyen, assistant director of Postdoctoral Services, and Jana Stone, assistant vice provost for Professional Development and director of Postdoctoral Services, this workshop is designed to help research mentees reach their full potential and build strong, productive mentoring relationships. Registration is required to attend both sessions.
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Future Faculty Job Search Academy: Interview and Job Talk Workshop
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This workshop will help prepare graduate students and postdoctoral scholars for the unique academic job search process, specifically the interviews and job talks. This workshop takes place on January 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in Crosland Towers 4160.
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CRIDC Employer Engagement Breakfast
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Plan to attend the CRIDC Employer Engagement Breakfast, happening from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in the Exhibition Hall. The Employer Networking Brunch is an in-person networking event for graduate students and postdocs. Connect with Industry leaders, alumni, and 70 employers in a relaxed setting while enjoying a hearty breakfast meal (food is first-come, first-served), and explore career opportunities across a range of industries. Student registration is encouraged but not required.
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Funding Opportunities: Apply for the Chateaubriand Fellowship Program
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The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. This fellowship supports outstanding PhD students from U.S. institutions who wish to conduct part of their doctoral research in France for four to nine months. Fellows are selected through merit-based competition with expert evaluation in France and the U.S. Interested applicants can apply for STEM or Humanities & Social Sciences-based programs. The deadline to apply for either program is 11:59 pm ET, on January 25, 2026. For more information and to apply, please click the link below.
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Novelis Graduate Scholars Program
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The Novelis Innovation Hub at Georgia Tech is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Novelis Graduate Scholars Program, which recognizes outstanding graduate students conducting research in areas such as sustainability, circularity and techno-economics, high-throughput materials discovery, surface functionalization, and AI/data science applications in materials, manufacturing, and supply chains.
Selected scholars will receive an $8,000 annual award (distributed as monthly stipends in 2026) and are expected to participate in the 2026 Novelis Scholars Day at the Novelis Global Research & Technology Center in Kennesaw. Nominees must be enrolled full-time throughout the 2026 calendar year, including the summer term. Submit materials by January 30, 2026, to Dr. Suyoung Park and copy Prof. Shreyes Melkote.
Decisions will be announced in February 2026.
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Wellness Opportunities: Free HIV Testing
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Grab your partner or a friend and participate in Free HIV testing on TODAY, January 20, from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., in the Piedmont Room, upstairs in the John Lewis Student Center.
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| Stamps Health Services is making it easy to protect yourself and the Hive this season with pop-up flu vaccine clinics, fully covered by your student health fees. Plan to stop by the Student Center on February 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. No appointment necessary.
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Now Open: Stamps Health Services Women's Health Clinic
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Stamps Health Services is excited to reopen the Women's Health Clinic with updates to better serve the campus community. The clinic has doubled its exam rooms from four to eight and now includes offices for four providers, up from three, ensuring improved access and care. Appointments can be scheduled online through the patient portal or by calling the clinic at (404) 894-1434.
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Additional Opportunities: Speed Friending Event at the Grad Lounge
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Join Graduate Student programs for the Speed Friending event on January 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Get to know a new graduate student and connect over research or discover new hobbies. No registration is required. Light refreshments will be served. Follow the Grad Lounge on Instagram for more information and future Grad Lounge event announcements and updates.
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Taxes 101 for Graduate Students
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Taxes 101 for Graduate Students is an annual workshop held for all graduate students who received income from fellowships, scholarships, GRA, or GTA positions during the previous tax year. Representatives from Global Human Resources, the Bursar's Office, the Grad Student Lounge, and the Office of Graduate Education team up to help walk through the dos and don’ts of filing taxes as a graduate student.This year's workshop takes place in person and virtually. The in-person session will be held in the John Lewis Student Center's Ehmer Theater on February 10, 2026, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. The event is free to attend, but registration is highly encouraged. The recorded session will be made available online after the event ends.
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Introducing the Hive Hangout
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Need a break between classes? Looking for a chill spot to meet awesome people? The Hive Hangout is the place for commuter students to kick back, connect, and make campus feel like home. Join Commuter Student Engagement every Monday, starting January 26, for good vibes, friendly faces, and a space that's all about you. Stop by for conversation cards, board games, or crafts happening on select weeks. Whether you join the activities or just chill. The Hive is all about vibes. Every Monday beginning January 26, until April 27 (excluding Spring Break), from 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. in the Southern Company Multicultural Lounge, 3rd Floor, John Lewis Student Center.
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Marketing Innovation Conference @ Scheller
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Join us on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 1 – 6:30 p.m., for the 9th annual Marketing Innovation Conference at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. This year’s theme, “Branded Together: How Consumer Collaboration Deepens Connection,” explores how brands and consumers are co-creating experiences, shaping authentic stories, and building trust in today’s participatory marketing landscape. The conference will feature keynote conversations, interactive breakout sessions, and a Tech Talks Business panel discussion hosted by Dean Anuj Mehrotra, followed by a networking reception. Space is limited. Register today to save your spot.
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2026 TA Development Panel
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All new and returning TAs are encouraged to attend this interactive panel. Be prepared to discuss and learn grading techniques, student well-being, office hours, and more. Registration is required. This event is virtual via Teams and occurs on January 21, 2026, from 6:00 - 7:15 p.m., ET. For more information, contact Tammy McCoy, assistant director for TA Development and Future Faculty Initiatives.
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MBA Dual Degree Info Session for Graduate Students Online Webinar
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Have you considered adding a Georgia Tech MBA to your M.S. or Ph.D. degree? College of Computing, Design, Engineering, and Liberal Arts students are invited to join Scheller College of Business MBA admissions staff and current MBA dual degree students for an information session about the dual degree program. Attend the info session to learn about the opportunity for Georgia Tech Computing, Design, Engineering, and Liberal Arts grad students to also pursue an MBA, as well as the impact of an MBA dual degree on students' careers, and more! Save the date for January 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Registration to attend this info session is required.
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