Spending Money on Experiences Makes You a Better Person - Read about doctoral student, Jesse Walker's research in Real Simple.
Surprise! Saturn's Rings May Be Far Younger Than Originally Thought - Read about doctoral student
Zhimeng Zhang's research at Fox News.
Fermilab Event Designed to Bring Physics to the People - Read about Physics Slam with doctoral student Robin Bjorkquist in the Chicago Tribune.
Bacterial Mechanism Converts Nitrogen to Greenhouse Gas - Read about Avery Vilbert's research in the Cornell Chronicle.
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Dear Deans,
Why are your communications about the union always so biased?
Sincerely,
Concerned-About-Bias Graduate Student
Read Response
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How can I get funding to present a conference talk? How do I apply for parental leave? Who can I talk to about a confidential issue in my graduate field? How do I handle a difficult relationship in my field?
Use the pilot "Ask a Dean" program to get timely answers to your questions.
- Send your question related to graduate study to [email protected] with Ask a Dean in the subject heading.
- One of the Graduate School deans will respond to your question within three working days.
- Selected questions and responses that may be of interest to the graduate community will be published anonymously on the Graduate School website and in the Graduate School Announcements.
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| As we near the end of the semester and the submission deadline for a January 2017 conferral, please be aware you must schedule your defense with the Graduate School at least seven calendar days in advance by filing the proper examination scheduling form. Visit Thesis & Dissertation for detailed information on scheduling and taking your final exam and preparing for graduation. |
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Saturday, December 17, 2016
Bartels Hall, Newman Arena
The university's fourteenth annual Recognition Event and Reception for January 2017 graduates is a special event enjoyed by students and families. There is no limit to the number of guests who may attend and there are no tickets. However, for event planning purposes, students who plan to attend must RSVP.
See Recognition Event web page for CAP & GOWN | RSVP | PROCESSION ORDER,and more.
Deadlines for students planning to attend
- Order CAP & GOWN by 11/15
- Submit RSVP by 12/15
Graduate students may also attend additional college events and need to RSVP accordingly.
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Do you need help jumpstarting your proposal, thesis, or dissertation writing? Do you want to become a more productive writer to meet your goals and deadlines for completing your proposal, thesis, or dissertation?
January 17-20, 2017 Boot Camp and January 18-20, 2017 Boot Camp (download application): Applications will be reviewed and will be accepted on a rolling basis until the workshop is full.
Each Writing Boot Camp includes group meetings, individual coaching and writing support, and at least four hours of writing each day. Participation in Boot Camp requires submitting an application to
[email protected].
Students who are selected to participate will be notified as soon as possible and will receive materials prior to the start of the event. Students who are selected are expected to attend all sessions of the Boot Camp.
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Monday, January 23, 2017, from 11 AM to 4:00 PM in Uris Hall.
This year's symposium is led by Nozomi Nishimura, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and will focus on the increasingly visible topic of Rigor and Reproducibility in research. Funding agencies including the NIH, and leading journals such as Nature have recently indicated heightened interest in rigor in experimental design and reproducibility of results. At the symposium we will explore this complex topic through lecture and discussion of case studies in small groups. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
We are excited to announce that Professor Michael Kaplitt, Vice Chair of Research in Neurological Surgery and Director of the Movement Disorders and Pain at Weill Cornell Medicine, will be a Keynote speaker for this event and will co-lead the concluding discussions with students.
The registration form is available by clicking on the following link
: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6xjwGdnZxuLmwbr
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| ALS 5100: Leadership Development Course Fridays, 9:05-12:05, Horton Lab January 27 - March 24 2 credits Leadership is a critical factor in organizational and career success. It involves working effectively with other people to achieve organizational goals and shape social reality. Every student, no matter what field of endeavor, will face a variety of difficult leadership challenges in life as they are asked to manage people. Even a small lab group will present challenges that will require skill to address well. How these challenges are met can have a significant impact on an organization and on one's career. This course is designed to introduce graduate students to the concepts and skills of leadership in today's challenging and ever-changing environment. Personal insights and skills will be developed through course activities and assignments, participation in leadership activities in small groups, and through reflection on one's own leadership experiences. Students will be challenged to assess and develop their emotional intelligence and personal leadership skills in planning, decision-making and problem solving, working in groups, coaching, team building, managing conflict, and facilitating change. |
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Do you have writing goals for your thesis or dissertation in the new year? Have you resolved to be a more productive writer in 2017? If so, join our community of writers by subscribing to the Productive Writer listserv to receive emails twice a month with advice and strategies for becoming a more productive writer.
Join our Productive Writer listserv, a writing community of over 12,000 graduate students, post-docs, and faculty from 297 graduate schools in 18 countries.
In January you will begin receiving messages, every other week, about managing your time for greater writing productivity, reducing distractions, staying motivated, revising and editing, binge writing, communicating with your advisor, dealing with writer's block, and managing procrastination and perfectionistic tendencies.
Sponsored by the Cornell Graduate School, the Productive Writer is free and open to all, especially graduate students writing papers, proposals, theses, and dissertations.
We hope you will join us to become a more productive writer in 2017.
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Fellowships, Postdocs, and Awards:
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| Application deadline: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Contact: Office of Engagement Initiatives
- Provide opportunities for Ph.D. students to conduct research or scholarship that is community engaged or to develop strategies for incorporating community engagement into existing thesis work
- Grants of up to $15,000
Click here for more information |
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| Send your application to Associate Dean Jan Allen in the Graduate School (350 Caldwell Hall) by January 9! The Will of Dolores Zohrab Liebmann created a perpetual charitable trust designated as "The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund" for the purpose of funding advanced education and graduate study grants, which must be carried out entirely in the United States of America. The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowships are to be awarded only to candidates who have outstanding undergraduate records, have demonstrated a need for financial assistance, are citizens of the United States of America, are enrolled in accredited colleges and universities in the United States, and have received baccalaureate degrees. Learn more and download application here. |
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Applications now open: http://einaudi.cornell.edu/international-research-travel-grants.
These grants provide travel support for Cornell University graduate students conducting short-term research and/or field work in countries outside the United States. They also provide travel support for professional students engaged in various academic experiences in the international arena. Applicants must be enrolled in an approved PhD or Master's degree program at Cornell University, or be enrolled in one of the professional schools. Groups are not eligible to apply as grants are awarded on an individual basis. The application deadline is February 15, 2017. |
The College of Arts and Sciences and Cornell University Library (CUL) have established a competitive digital collections grants program to support collaborative and creative use of visual resources through the creation of digital content of enduring value to the Cornell community and scholarship at large. The collections created through this grants program will become a part of Cornell University Library's digital library. The program is open to Cornell graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences.
For more information, including requirements for applying, please visit https://dcaps.library.cornell.edu/grants/as.
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| For the 30th year, the First Presbyterian Church in Ithaca is providing funding to help alleviate hunger in developing countries. IP/CALS has been asked to make this information and opportunity available to faculty and graduate students. The funds will provide supplemental financial support to several international graduate students whose thesis research deals with a hunger-related topic in his/her country. In the broadest sense, topics can range from environment and natural resources issues to nutrition or water quality. The main goal is, in some way, to address the problems related to world hunger. Selected proposals will receive a modest grant that can be used for expenses related to the research project. Information about this program and application forms can be found on this website and are attached; http://ip.cals.cornell.edu/professional-development/scholarships-awards-and-assistantships/first-presbyterian-international-hunger-student-aid-program For more information please contact Denise Percey ([email protected]). Application deadline is February 1, 2017 |
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Awards five post-doctoral women scientists annually with grants of $60,000 each. Applicants are selected from a variety of fields, including the life and physical/material sciences, technology (including computer science), engineering, and mathematics.
Applications will open on November 28, 2016 and are due by February 3, 2017. The application and more information about the L'Oréal USA For Women in Science program can be found at www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience. |
| Application deadline January 31st, 2017
The Frosty Hill Fellowship grant is awarded to faculty members and students collaborating with international agriculture research centers. For more information visit http://ip.cals.cornell.edu/professional-development/frosty-hill-fellowship
The CALS AWARE grant supports graduate students conducting international research that fits within the scope of the AWARE mission. For more information visit http://ip.cals.cornell.edu/aware/aware-grant Please see the attached memo for further application information, or visit the links provided above. |
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Careers, Internships, and Jobs:
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Jopwell is an online hiring platform (like LinkedIn meets Match.com meets an exclusive Resume Book) connecting black, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American students with internships and full-time jobs at top companies committed to diversity initiatives, such as Goldman Sachs, Facebook, Spotify, Northwell Health, and more.
Jaylexia Clark '19 is an official Cornell University Jopwell Campus Ambassador and will serve as the connection between Jopwell's mission and the campus population. Contact her directly with any questions or to set up office hours. Click here to join Jopwell today! |
| Contact/more information: Marge Wolff The Public Service Center is seeking motivated and dedicated individuals to provide tutoring assistance to our 100+ middle school and high school participants. Tutors will work with kids enrolled in two pre-college opportunity programs, Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP) and Upward Bound, which help potential first generation college students (with parents who have not received a four-year degree) who qualify as low-income and/or historically underrepresented in STEM careers in their efforts to prepare and attend college. Transportation is provided to and from the schools tutored. The rate of pay is $10 per hour. Position qualifications:
- The ability to work with a diverse population of middle school or high school students with a range of academic abilities
- A dedicated investment in helping students prepare for both the academic and non-academic sides of college
- Applicants with a driver's licenses for 3+ years preferred, as they can be approved to drive university vehicles
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| A list of all events may be found at the following link to the Career Services calendar: http://www.career.cornell.edu/events/calendar.cfm |
It is a Cornell Police mandate to protect all members of the Cornell community by preventing and prosecuting bias or hate crimes that occur within Cornell's jurisdiction. Bias incidents can be reported to Cornell Police, who will forward the matter to the Department of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity, or can be reported directly at www.biasconcerns.cornell.edu.
If you are a victim of, or witness to a hate/bias crime on campus, report it to Cornell Police by calling 911 in an emergency, using a Blue Light or other campus emergency telephone, calling 255-1111, or stopping by G2 Barton Hall. Cornell Police will investigate and follow the appropriate adjudication procedures. If you are a victim of, or witness to, a bias incident, whether on or off campus, report it to Cornell Police or at www.biasconcerns.cornell.edu.
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It is important to remember the many different mental health services that are here to support our graduate and professional student community. Remember that it is a sign of intelligence and strength to recognize when you may need help. A brief summary is provided below. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) CAPS is a safe place to talk with someone privately about any concern. This may include stress, loneliness, anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, relationship difficulties, questions about identity, managing an existing mental health condition, or other issues. CAPS staff members provide a safe, confidential atmosphere where, together, we can consider your current situation in the context of your personal history and life experiences. You can come to see yourself, your relationships, and the world in a different way. Please call CAPS at 607-255-5155 to speak with a staff member directly. More information Let's Talk Program Offered through Gannett Health Services, Let's Talk provides free and confidential consultation and support on a variety of issues. This is available to all students and no appointment necessary. You just show up to talk with counselors from Gannett Health Services Counselors hold walk-in hours at sites around campus Monday through Friday. More information EARS (Empathy, Assistance & Referral Service) Not sure you need the assistance of a professional therapist but would appreciate having the support of a confidential peer? EARS is committed to serving the graduate student community with the assistance of trained counselors who are graduate students or professional staff at Cornell. EARS reserves special hours for graduate students: Sunday 8-10:30 pm, Monday 3-5:30, 8-10:30 pm, and Tuesday 3-5:30 pm. Special graduate & staff hours over break include Wednesday, 12/7 8:30-10 pm, Saturday, 12/10 8:30-10 pm, and Tuesday, 12/13 8:30-10 pm. Just call 607-255-EARS or stop by at 213 Willard Straight Hall. Additional resources can be found - http://caringcommunity.cornell.edu/get-help/ |
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Get connected with Passkey: Need to access the Library from an off-campus computer over winter break (or anytime)? Add Passkey to your internet browser, and you can connect to library databases and journals with a single Cornell login from any computer, anywhere. |
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Ice Fest is an annual tradition in Downtown Ithaca!
What holiday season would be complete without a celebration of cold weather and cold weather sports...like Ice Carving! Witness the nation's finest ice carvers as they compete for $9,000 in prizes during 3 rounds of breathtaking competition in Downtown Ithaca.
The festival features sled dogs, impressive display sculptures, fire demonstrations, the ever-popular Ice Bar: an outdoor bar made entirely of ice, serving beer, wine, and hot cocoa, and a tasty Chowder Cook-off.
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Spend chilly winter evenings in a cozy barrel room turned movie theatre at Treleaven's Wine & Movie Nights ($7.50 admission). Round up your friends and family, bring a blanket and sip on delicious wine or beer while enjoying the evening's feature film - the Treleaven staff promises you no previews and all the wine you can drink!
December 10 - It's a Wonderful Life.
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A holiday Ithaca tradition --The Ithaca Ballet's Nutcracker has an evening opening with the Finger Lakes Symphony Orchestra and then matinees on Saturday and Sunday at the State Theatre.
Dancers and families from the greater Ithaca area join in Tchaikovsky's wonderful magical ballet about Clara's meeting with the Nutcracker Prince, the exciting battle of the mice and Mouse King with the tin Soldiers and the entrance into the land of Sweets.
Learn more...
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St. Luke Church (right next to CTB) will be open from Saturday December 3 through Wednesday 14, 10am to Midnight (except Sundays - 1pm to Midnight)
- Wireless available throughout the building
- There will be FREE coffee and tea
- Welcome to bring your own food
- Several small group study rooms available for quiet study http://www.stlukeithaca.org
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Professional violinist Ellen Jewett (http://www.ellenjewett.com/)
is giving a gift of music to the Cornell community with performances of all of the unaccompanied solo violin works of J. S. Bach.
Tuesday, December 6, and Thursday, December 8
--Ellen will play these transcendental works in Sage Chapel beginning at 2 PM and ending about 5 PM.
Note, this is not a concert! Faculty, students, and staff are welcome to come and go as they wish.
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