|
A group of students called Cornell Graduate Students United, affiliated with the labor unions American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) has been seeking for several years to unionize graduate assistants at Cornell. You'll find information about facts related to Union Representation and a Union Representation FAQ on the Graduate School website. These links include information about: bargaining units, the union election process and authorization cards, eligibility criteria, dues, conduct during an election, Cornell-specific details, and examples of graduate student labor union elections at other schools. If you have questions about the materials, please contact [email protected] (Ask a Dean) or [email protected] (Dean's office). |
|
 |
|
|
GPSA President,
Ekarina Winarto, speaking at the Graduate School Orientation on August 21st.
|
At tonight's Graduate and Professional Student Assembly meeting, the GPSA welcomed new and returning representatives and voting members and
learned about GPSA's expanded social media presence and upcoming
initiatives of the GPSA leadership and committees, including "What's Your
Story?", a proposed series of talks by Cornell administrators who will
share their experiences and career path.
Learn more about the GPSA
|
| Fall 2017 Graduate Research Travel Grants The Graduate School will award grants to research degree students for Fall 2017 research-related travel. Applications are due to the Graduate School (350 Caldwell Hall) by 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1, 2017 for Fall travel. See the online form for details. High priority is given to proposals from Ph.D. students who have or will have passed the A exam prior to initiating their research travel and plan to conduct pre-dissertation research. Awards typically range from $500 - $2,000. Students are encouraged to submit requests that reflect careful budgeting. Please note that research travel grants are for travel that is directly related to dissertation research, not conference travel. For conference travel please view the Conference Travel Grant Application |
| Cornell's Academic Integration Initiative aims to promote collaborations between the Cornell Ithaca campus and our campuses in New York City (Cornell Tech, Weill Cornell Medicine) with the goal of taking discovery at Cornell to the next level of eminence. Graduate students and postdocs are critical to connecting research endeavors across laboratories and programs.
The new Trainee Scholarly Exchange Program is an important opportunity to facilitate the desired academic integration and will benefit graduate students and postdocs by enabling the acquisition of new technical skills and expanding their scientific knowledge and networking opportunities. The Trainees Scholarly Exchange Program will support the travel and lodging of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows conducting short-term investigations at a collaborating laboratory on the opposite campus, i.e. between Weill Cornell and Cornell Ithaca. Specifically, funding of up to $3,000*/trainee will be provided for round trip transportation on the Campus to Campus bus and housing for a period of one week to one month. Learn more and see the application process |
|
Cornell Chronicle, 8/23/17
Graduate students Samantha Peck and Caitlyn Finton
Cornell Chronicle, 8/23/2017
Katherine Thorsteinson, a doctoral student in English literature.
|
Hello Deans,
This is my first year as a professional student at Cornell. I am excited to attend the many seminars that will be held on Campus. I have asked several students the following question, and so far I have receieved mixed answers.
My question is: Is there one resource (other than the student calendar) where I can find a list of all upcoming seminars hosted by all the different colleges?
Thank you,
First Year Professional Student
View the complete Ask a Dean archive with most recent questions on top.
|
The last day to add courses is quickly approaching!
- Last day to add courses and change credit hours is Tuesday, September 5th
- Last day to drop courses or change grading options is Tuesday, October 17th
At the end of the Drop period the Graduate School will adjust the number of credits in GRAD Research courses 9010, 9011 and 9012 to balance to the required minimum of 12 credits.
|
|
- Friday, September 8th - Last day to register without a late fee
Checking Registration Status
To check your registration status, log in to Student Essentials and view your "Registration Status" at the top of the page. If you are registered, your Registration Status will state "Registered" with a green checkmark.
Holds
There are several different types of holds that may be placed on a student's record. Holds that prevent University registration require immediate attention. Holds can be viewed by logging in to Student Essentials. Click on "more information" for complete details including steps to resolve a hold.
|
|
|
|
|
Graduate School Programs
:
|
- Hasbrouck Family Welcome Event - Tuesday, August 29 from 4 - 6 pm at Hasbrouck Community Center. This is open to all student families as an opportunity to meet other families, as well as representatives from many non-profit and service organizations working in and around Cornell. There will be live entertainment, fun activities, and tons of useful information for all.
- Student Partner Happy Hour- Thursday, August 31 from 6:15 - 7:30 pm at the Big Red Barn. Start the new semester by meeting other student spouses/partners. Feel free to come as a couple or fly solo - all students and partners are welcome. Light snacks, soda, and $1/beers are provided.
- Student Child Care Grant Program - The program is currently under review; we will announce the revised program by September 15.
- 2017 Student-Parent Survey will close on Friday, September 8. If you are a student-parent, we need your help to shape our current Student Child Care Grant Program and evaluate other programs and resources! We believe that understanding the experiences of Cornell's student-parents is crucial for us to effectively advance support for our student-parent community. Please help us with this by completing the 2017 Student-Parent Survey. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes; responses are anonymous. Go to the 2017 Student-Parent Survey.
Preparing for BABY Fall 2017 Workshop Series is announced and is open to all students with families (and partners). Register Here.
|
During the Fall semester (starting on September 5), Assistant Dean of Student Life Janna Lamey is hosting open office hours for students. Stop by to say hello or to chat about additional academic support, assistance in navigating your educational program, referrals to campus services, supporting your personal development or just an ear to listen when you feel stressed! More information about how to get help and support can be found online.
Office hours in 350D Caldwell Hall are scheduled on Tuesdays 10:00 - 1:00, Fridays 12:00 - 2:00, and other times by appointment. Please feel free to contact her directly at [email protected]
|
|
Cornell University's Graduate School invites you to sign up for the Productive Writer listserv to receive twice-monthly email messages with writing tips and advice for starting and completing academic writing projects. Postings focus on writing productivity, managing work and time, avoiding procrastination and perfectionistic tendencies, binge writing, dealing with writer's block, communicating with your advisor, and staying motivated. Subscribe to the Productive Writer listserv here; you may direct questions to [email protected]. The listserv is free and open to all, especially graduate students working on their proposal/prospectus, fellowship application, thesis, or dissertation. We hope you will join us to become a more productive writer! |
|
As part of a continued orientation experience for incoming graduate and professional students, the Graduate School sponsors a special seminar series (complete with networking time) for first-year graduate and professional students. Get the Mentoring You Need and Want Thursday, August 31 | 4:00 - 5:30 pm | G01 Biotech Mentoring is the most critical relationship for a graduate student. Mentoring begins with understanding what mentoring is and what you hope to get out of the relationship. Through interactive discussion and case studies, we will discuss how to establish a positive relationship and communicate effectively with your mentors. Presenter: Colleen McLinn, Director, Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning and Sara Xayarath Hernández, Associate Dean for Inclusion and Student Engagement
RSVP Next Sessions
- Develop Your Strategic Plan for Graduate School Success - Wednesday, September 6 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm in 404 Plant Sciences Building. Presenter: Jan Allen, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs. RSVP
- Maximizing Your Every Minute - Monday, September 11 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm in 102 Mann Library. Presenter: Janna Lamey, Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Life. RSVP
Complete Series |
| Thesis and Dissertation Grad Write-Ins 8:00 am - 11:00 am | Mondays - Fridays (except weekends and holidays) Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and writing. Guided Mindfulness Meditation 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Every Monday (starts September) Come as you are to practice this relaxing and restorative technique. Trivia Night 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Every Tuesday Get your Friends together and compete for prizes while enjoying free popcorn, soda and $1 beers at the BRB! Teams can include up to 6 people. International Coffee Hour 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Every Thursday Meet international and American students for nice conversation over free coffee and snacks. TGIF - Tell Grads It's Friday! 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Every Friday Free snacks, soda and $1 Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top + Hoegaarden for $2! View all events |
|
Fellowships, Postdocs, and Awards:
|
|
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship supports one to three years of post-baccalaureate study in any field at the University of Cambridge. Students must first apply directly for admission to Cambridge and make a separate application for the scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, potential for scholarly development, and a commitment to use their education for the common good. Citizens from any country other than the United Kingdom are eligible.
Foundation Deadline for U.S. citizens: October 11, 2017. Foundation Deadline for non-U.S. citizens: December 6, 2017, or January 4, 2018, dependent on course selection.
|
|
The fellowship supports up to two years of graduate study in any field at an institution in the U.S. "New Americans" - immigrants or children of immigrants - must be 30 or younger as of the application deadline and pursuing a graduate degree full-time in the U.S. in the academic year 2018-19.
Applicants may apply to the fellowship at the same time that they are applying for graduate school, or after they are already enrolled in graduate school. If an applicant was born abro
ad as a non-U.S. citizen, they must have been naturalized, be a green card holder, be adopted, or be a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient. If an applicant was born in the U.S., or was born abroad as a U.S. citizen, both parents must have been born abroad as non-U.S. citizens.
Application deadline: November 1, 2017. More information is available at the
Soros's Website.
|
| Supports a one-year master's degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing in one of three fields: public policy, international studies, or economics and business. Instruction will be in English. Applicants must have an excellent academic record and demonstrate leadership. Citizens of all countries are eligible. Candidates must be under 29 years of age. English proficiency test scores must be submitted if English is not the applicant's native language. Applicants who hold passports from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao must apply via the China application system; this application deadline was May 31, 2017. Applicants who hold passports from the US and all other countries must apply before September 28, 2017. NOTE: Graduate students do not need Cornell endorsement. More information can be found on the Schwarzman Scholar's Web site. |
|
Are you interested in preparing for the academic job search by writing a teaching philosophy statement and other elements of an online professional portfolio, designing a syllabus, and learning how to better support and assess student learning? If so, consider taking ALS 6015: The Practice of Teaching in Higher Education (2 credits, graded) this fall. Sections of this class are being offered on Wednesdays, 10:10 a.m.-12:05 p.m. and Tuesdays, 2:30-4:25 p.m., starting the week of August 22.
After reviewing
course information, you may add the class directly, or contact instructor Kimberly Williams (kw299) with any questions.
|
|
The training program is open to outstanding PhD and MD/PhD candidates who are interested in an accelerated, interdisciplinary, collaborative biomedical research program.
The application portal is now open and will close on December 1, 2017.
Learn more about MD/PhD program
|
| Fall 2017 Opportunities for Graduate Students and Postdocs GET SET Workshop: Active Learning Strategies to Engage Your Students (Certificate: Creating an Engaging Classroom) Thursday, September 07, 4:45-6:00 p.m. (TBA) How can you involve students more fully in classroom activities? This workshop addresses ways in which instructors can construct classroom activities that encourage active engagement with course content and promote in-class participation among students. GET SET Workshop: Designing Learning Outcomes (Certificate: Assessing Learning & Teaching)
Wednesday, September 13, 4:45-6:00 p.m. (TBA) Interested in developing a course? Creating learning outcomes and aligning these with assignments and assessments is an effective place to start. This workshop introduces key steps for designing learning outcomes.
|
|
Careers and Opportunities:
|
| Master Your Future: How to Successfully Navigate a Career Fair Date & Time: Wednesday, Aug 30, 2017 at 4:45 pm Express Resume Reviews at Barnes Hall Date & Time: Friday, Sep 1, 2017 at 1:30 - 4:30 pm Exploring Careers Using the Alumni Connections Program (ACP) Date & Time: Friday, Sep 1, 2017 at 5:00 pm 2017 STEM Ph.D. Networking Reception (For PhD students only) Date & Time: Tuesday, September 5th 2017, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Registration required; location will be sent with registration confirmation. |
|
Duration: August 28-December 8, 2017 (excluding breaks) Time Commitment: flexible Compensation: $16 an hour Submission deadline: until filled Seeking graduate students to serve as tutors for the English Language Support Office (ELSO). These tutors will offer tutoring on writing projects and presentations to international graduate students and post-docs. Graduate students from across the fields and degree types are encouraged to apply. Experience with Cornell's writing program (the Knight Institute), a writing center, or multilingual writers is a plus, but is not necessary. More important are strong interpersonal communication skills, a willingness to learn more about writing and language, and an interest in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. The ELSO tutors will be responsible for:
- Participating in ongoing (paid) training on responding to and supporting writers working on diverse projects, in diverse disciplines, and from diverse language backgrounds.
- Meeting with scheduled post-docs and multilingual graduate students to provide feedback to writing projects and presentations.
- Keeping tutoring records of appointments.
- Attending weekly staff meetings.
To apply, please send a letter of applications and resume/CV to Dr. Nathan Lindberg ([email protected]). |
Consortium Director at the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR)
Application deadline: September 11, 2017Qualified candidate must possess a minimum
Master's degree with understanding of technologies in plant, genomics, phenomics, and breeding. A PhD is preferred. |
| HR Advanced Analytics, Senior Advisor at CVS Health Application deadline: Open until filled A qualified candidate must possess a M.A. or PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field with 3+ years of experience performing advanced statistical analytics Design Researcher at Capital One Application deadline: Open until filledCandidates with MA/MS or PhD in a behavioral psychology field are preferred PhD, Director of Center for Healthcare Economics and Policy at FTI Consulting, Inc. Application deadline: Open until filled A qualified candidate must possess Ph.D. in Economics or Public Health or related field with minimum 2 years of experience in consulting, health policy, or in related research area
|
| Research Psychologist at U.S. Army. Application deadline: Open until filled A qualified candidate is a U.S. citizen with a PhD in psychology, or related behavioral science, with a strong research emphasis from an accredited program |
| CALS Associate Director of Proposal Advancement at Cornell University Application deadline: Open until filled The ideal candidate must possess a graduate degree in science with seven years of relevant experience. PhD or terminal degree in agriculture or life sciences preferred. Sr. Director at Women's Center, Utah Valley University Application deadline: September 1, 2017 The ideal candidate must possess a master's degree in a directly related field with four years of relevant experience. But, PhD in the related field preferred. Assessment Director: Language Assessment Specialist at University of Michigan Application deadline: September 4, 2017 The ideal candidate must possess a master's degree in a field closely related to foreign language testing. But, PhD in in language testing preferred. |
| Resumes and Career Fair: All you Need to Know August 31, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 102 Mann Library Bring your own lunch to this presentation and learn:
- How to create a professional resume from your multi-page academic CV
- How graduate students and postdocs can use the fall career fairs as an opportunity to learn about employers, build a network of contacts, and explore potential career options.
Co-sponsored by the Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE), the Office of Postdoctoral Studies, and Cornell Career Services. |
|
September 21, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., 102 Mann Library Are you contemplating a career outside of academia and are unsure about what transferable skills you have or what careers are available to you? If so, you are invited to attend this free workshop to learn what strategies you can take in exploring a career outside of academia. Co-sponsored by Cornell Career Services, the Office of Postdoctoral Studies Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch during this session. Open to all graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. |
| Swimming in the gorges is extremely dangerous and a serious threat of drowning exists.
Swimming in the gorges is prohibited by Chapter 250 of the City of Ithaca code, Peace and Good Order, which states, "No person shall bathe in, swim in, or for purposes of swimming and/or bathing enter any of the waters within the City of Ithaca except in the waters officially designated as swimming or bathing areas." Please read "The Gorges of Cornell, Path and Safety Information" located at: http://gorgesafety.cornell.edu/. This brochure provides a path guide and advice for safety precautions while visiting the gorges. We also suggest that you take the time to watch a new student-created video that describes important information about enjoying the natural gorges areas safely.
Video: http://www.cornell.edu/video/?videoID=2262 |
Cornell's late-night transportation service for students in need of a safe ride home.
The Big Red Shuttle (which is actually a white shuttle bus) will run this Friday and Saturday (12am-3am) See
http://www.cornellbigredshuttle.com or attachment for route. Times approximate.
The driver is a professional, paid employee. Additionally, you will be welcomed by two student managers employed by Campus Activities who are there to be helpful and provide a safe environment for you on the shuttle.
|
|
As you prepare to welcome your baby, you may feel overwhelmed at times (even if it is your second or third child!). The Preparing for Baby workshop series will help you sort through all of the information available for new parents and guide you in making the best decisions for your family. All Cornellians (faculty, staff, postdocs, and students) and their partners/support persons are welcome to attend, free of charge. For information, please contact [email protected]. All workshops are held on Fridays from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., 140 East Hill Office Building, 395 Pine Tree Road, behind East Hill Plaza. Register here for one or more of the programs.
|
| Graduate Student Training Initiative! Want to build your communication skills and help create a new level of support for fellow grad students? A special section of EARS fall training will prepare graduate students to use the acclaimed EARS skills in career and human relations settings, as well as to qualify as peer counselors. The 12-week program runs from 7-9:00 pm Mondays, Sept. 4 through Nov. 20 in RPCC Multipurpose Room. You can read more about EARS, check out the training topics, and sign up on line at http://orgsync.rso.cornell.edu/org/ears Grad students are invited to join to prepare for counseling service in the EARS phone and drop in room at Willard Straight and/or to build resume and career skills in communication. For more information, email: [email protected] or send a message to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cornellears/ |
|
The CSCU has released their Fall 2017 workshop schedule. The following workshops will be held before Fall Break:
- Basic Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Introductory Statistical Analysis Using a Menu-Based Software
- Introductory Statistical Analysis Using R
- Intermediate Statistical Analysis Using R
- Interpreting Linear Models: Regression and ANOVA
- Introduction to Logistic Regression
- Visualizing Data Using ggplot2 in R
For more information and to register, visit https://cscu.cornell.edu/workshops/schedule.php. |
|
The Inside Scoop: A Cornell Library Information Fair
|
Get Breakfast or Afternoon Coffee at the Engaged Cornell Hub 3rd floor Kennedy Hall
Drop by for casual conversation, get you r questions answered and connect with Engaged Cornell Hub staff and student Engaged Ambassadors over a light breakfast or afternoon coffee. Open to all students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners.
Afternoon Coffee: Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 2 to 3 p.m. Breakfast: Wednesday, Sept. 13 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. |
|
Visit Chats in the Stacks to view recordings of previous talks and to see the line-up of faculty authors presenting their new books this fall! Himalayan Mobilities An Exploration of the Impact of Expanding Rural Road Networks on Social and Ecological Systems in the Nepalese Himalaya Robert E. Beazley and James P. Lassoie Thursday, Sept. 7 at 4:00 pm Mann Library, Stern Seminar Room 160 Roads are the essential building blocks of economic development. Without roads, there can be no hydro projects, no electricity or telephone towers, and limited access to health care institutions and quality education. But what are the environmental, socioeconomic, and sociocultural impacts of expanding rural road networks in Nepal and globally? Join Robert Beazley and James Lassoie, coauthors of the new book Himalayan Mobilities, to hear about the challenges of designing future roads. Robert Beazley is a PhD student in the Department of Natural Resources, and James Lassoie is CALS International Professor of Conservation, in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell.
Refreshments served. Free and open to all. |
Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 11:30am to 2:00pm
Uris Hall, First Floor Terrace
The Cornell International Fair showcases the many options for students to internationalize their Cornell experience. It invites undergraduate and graduate students to explore international and global study on campus and abroad. Students will be able to talk with faculty and staff about study abroad, exchanges, language study, international majors/minors, fellowships, internships, courses with international travel components, and service-learning.
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
