Graduate School
Announcements
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Six doctoral students will spend the summer and the fall semester exploring the potential to turn that research into a business. The fellows will learn the methods and skills to bring technology to market, connecting with expertise in supply chains, intellectual property, product development, capital raising and startup company formation. The students and technologies are:
- David Agyeman-Budu, confocal X-ray fluorescence microscopy
- Amanda Bares, hyperspectral multiphoton microscope
- Bill Bedell, infection-free insect cell lines
- Mitchell Ishmael, active energy storage
- Bryan Peele, hyperelastic light-emitting capacitor
- Madhur Srivastava, signal processing denoiser
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Vikram Gadagkar
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Vikram Gadagkar MS '10, PhD '13 was recently awarded a prestigious three-year, $234,150
Simons Foundation fellowship with the Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain (SCGB). SCGB seeks to expand understanding of the role of internal brain processes in the arc from sensation to action, thereby discovering the nature, role and mechanisms of the neural activity that produces cognition.
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"Garbage kids" (Photo by Curtis Jordan)
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Cornell graduate student Jayme Kilburn's play "Garbage Kids" is playing at Baltimore's Venus Theatre this week. This play invites patrons to a wild walk on the homeless side through the eyes of abandoned kids.
Kilburn is pursuing a doctorate in theatre arts from
Cornell University, and she graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a degree in dramatic art and psychology and earned a master's degree in humanities and social thought from Cornell.
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Students visit Altamira, Brazil (Photo: Erin Yook)
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The field trip, part of the spring seminar Forest Cartographies, focused on issues of community, housing, resettlement, deforestation, political ecology, anthropology and archaeology. Forest Cartographies is the fifth in a series of
Mellon Seminars in Architecture, Urbanism and the Humanities, fostering intellectual exchange between arts, humanities, social sciences and design disciplines.
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June
- June 3 - 5: Ithaca Festival (Commons)
- June 4: Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) BBQ
- June 10: TGIF Networking Event at Reunion 2016
- June 15: In Absentia status deadline for fall
- June 15: Expanding Your Job Search Skills Workshop
- June 17: Writing Boot Camp begins
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Graduate School Programs
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June 10, 2016 - 4:15pm to 6:00pm
The Big Red Barn
 Join Cornell alumni who have graduate degrees, graduate and professional students, and postdocs during this special TGIF event during 2016 Reunion. Talk with alumni to get advice on life after Cornell and to share your experience as a current Cornell student or postdoc. Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be provided. At 4:45 pm, self-introductions will occur in facilitated networking circles.
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 Personal Finance at Cornell - New Website
Personal Finance at Cornell website aims to help you sort through the myriad of information about personal finance. Information relevant to the financial lives of Cornell students while they are enrolled and beyond. Campus events, news, and aspects of managing money in college and graduate school is highlighted.
SUNY Perks Program
All Cornell undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, staff, faculty and retirees are now eligible to participate in the SUNY Perks program. And, if summer deals for eating out, travel and entertainment are a part of your near future, it may be worth checking out this resource now! SUNY Perks provides discounts on many products, including computers, cell phone service, travel, movies, cars and restaurants. With each purchase, buyers earn points that can be redeemed when purchases are made. For more information and to sign up, visit https://suny.corporateperks.com/login
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Do you need help jump starting your writing?
Do you want to become a more productive writer to meet your goals and deadlines for completing your proposal, thesis, or dissertation? If so, we encourage you to apply for Writing Boot camp, to be held June 17, 20-24.
Sponsored by the Graduate School, the application and more information is available here.
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The OISE Program Assistant supports the OISE Program Coordinator in the coordination of programs for OISE and other members of the Graduate School Dean's staff. The schedule for this position is flexible, but it will require some hours in the evenings and weekends depending upon program needs.
Part time position will be 6 -8 hours per week. Apply online.
View position here:
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Fellowships, Postdocs, & Awards:
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The George J. Mitchell Scholarship supports one year of graduate study in any field at one of the eight institutions of higher learning in the Republic of Ireland. Applicants must be U.S. citizens under the age of 30 with a record of intellectual distinction, leadership, extracurricular activity, and service to others. Cornell endorsement is required. Campus application deadline: August 15, 2016. Campus Contact:
[email protected]
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The Schwarzman Scholarship provides one year of master's degree study 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. Application Deadline: September 15, 2016.
Complete application information on the Schwarzman is available at their
website.
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The Luce Scholarship program provides a stipend and an individually arranged job for one year to increase awareness of Asia among future leaders in American society. Applicants must be U.S. citizens under 30 years of age and have demonstrated leadership in a chosen field. Applicants may NOT have a professed career interest in Asian affairs or have had significant exposure to Asia. Otherwise all fields are welcome, including fine arts, environmental studies, public policy, engineering, architecture, veterinary medicine, agriculture, law, non-profit management, international relations, et al.
Cornell endorsement is required. Campus Application Deadline: October 12, 2016. Campus contact:
[email protected]
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Registration Open for the Expanding Your Job Search Skills Workshop
Wednesday, June 15,
8:15 am - 3 pm
If you are a doctoral student interested in a career outside of academia, attend this intensive workshop to learn about interviewing skills, the art of career networking, resources for your job search, how to develop a resume from your CV, and more. Two alumni presenters will be featured during the workshop:
- Dr. Steve Allison-Bunnell, Science & Technology Studies PhD, whose career specialties include online learning, science communication, and user experience
- Dr. Sarah Pradt, East Asian Literatures PhD, whose career specialties include higher education teaching and non-profits
Pre-registration is required through your Handshake account and is limited to doctoral students at any stage of their studies that are considering a job search outside the academy. If you encounter difficulties registering for the program, please email Anne Poduska, the Graduate & International Student Career Advisor (
[email protected]) to inform her of your interest.
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The Office of the Ombudsman is a safe place to turn for help. You can meet confidentially and off the record with an ombudsman to discuss options for any concerns or issues.
What an ombudsman does:
* actively listens to you
* provides information about Cornell policies, protocols, and resources
* provides guidance on how to have a difficult conversation
* helps you identify responsible options for moving forward
* lets you control the process
* respects your privacy and maintains confidentiality
To make an appointment to speak privately with an ombudsman, please email or call us at 607-255-4321. This is a free service for students, faculty, and staff.
For more information, please visit our website:
www.ombudsman.cornell.edu
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When: June 4th, 5:00 pm
Where: Stewart Park
GWIS promotes gender equality in STEM, and provides support, networking, and recognition opportunities to scientists both at Cornell University and nationally. Join us for a BBQ as we begin to reestablish GWIS at Cornell. Kick back and celebrate the end of the semester with other grad students.
RSVP
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Recovering from alcohol and other drugs? Looking for a living arrangemen
 t to support you in a sober lifestyle? Consider 216 Dearborn Place. Organized by students, for students, we are a cooperative-style North Campus residence for students committed to supporting one another in sobriety. If you are interested in living with other people in an alcohol and drug-free environment, check us out at
www.soberatcornell.org or email
[email protected].
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The Engaged Cornell Graduate Assistant will be serving the initiative with
responsibilities that include: assisting with the creation and implementation of
campus-community collaborations related to Tompkins County's collective impact
initiatives; providing logistical, administrative, and strategic support for events and
meetings; identifying and developing resources related to community partnerships
around collective impact; using Microsoft Office and other technologies to document
and share the work; advance and support impact assessment practices; and other
projects as assigned. View more:
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Seeking a graduate student to serve as a pronunciation tutor for students enrolled in the Summer English Immersion Program for Masters of Engineering Students. This 4-week program includes courses in oral communication skills and US academic culture.
View position description.
Contact Melissa Myers at
[email protected] to apply.
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Ithaca Festival of the Arts Starts on Friday, June 3 (and last through June 5)
The Ithaca Festival is a weekend music and arts celebration, the premier event of its kind in Tompkins County. Over 1,000 talented local musicians, painters, dancers, clowns, community groups, and ensembles perform throughout the Ithaca Festival weekend. Enjoy multiple stages of entertainment, some special kid's activities, a craft show, a parade, a local film festival, an arts for social justice area, and delicious festival food at various locations.
More information is found:
http://ithacafestival.org/festival-overview
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Friday, June 3 4:30-7 pm
Take some time out from your lab, the library, etc. and relax and join other graduate & professional students for this weekly get-together.
Free snacks & soda!
Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00
MacKenzie Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00
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This summer Cornell Cinema will present four classic films outdoors on the Willard Straight Terrace, all with a cash bar, complimentary snacks and a great view! Patrons are also welcome to bring picnic dinners. Doors will open at 8:15pm and films will start at 9:30pm, after dark. In the event of rain, screenings will be held in Willard Straight Theatre. Tickets are $13 general/$11 students & seniors and can be purchased in advance online at CornellCinemaTickets.com (starting June 1st). These tickets will be held at the "will call" table for pickup the night of the show. Any tickets unclaimed by 9:15pm may be resold. Credit cards cannot be used at the door. Terrace shows typically sell-out in advance, so patrons are encouraged to plan accordingly! Added enticement: drawings for three pairs of Cornell Cinema guest passes will be held at each of the four shows. For more information call (607) 255-3522.
All films open to the public
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Data Carpentry Workshop
Do you need help managing, cleaning, and restructuring your big data? Do you want to develop skills in R, SQL, and e002OpenRefine? If so, we encourage you to attend CSCU's Data Carpentry workshop, held on June 13th and 14th. Registration is required. Seats are limited. More information can be found at
https://cscu.cornell.edu/workshops/data_carpentry.php.
Summer Workshop Schedule
CSCU has also released their summer workshop schedule, which will include workshops on the following topics:
· e004Basic Data Analysis and Research Skills
· Introductory Statistical Analysis Using R
· Intermediate Statistical Analysis Using R
· Interpreting Linear Models: Regression and ANOVA
· Introductory Statistical Analysis Using a user-friendly software
· Introduction to Multilevel Modeling
For more information, visit
https://cscu.cornell.edu/workshops/schedule.php.
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Starting on Friday, May 27 from 8:00 pm - 12:00 am - The Cornell Astronomical Society hosts stargazing at the historic Fuertes Observatory on Cornell's North Campus every clear Friday evening starting at dusk. Free and open to the public; parking across the street. Call 607-255-3557 after 6 p.m. to see if we are open that night.
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