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Cornell President Martha E. Pollack spoke and took questions during a meeting of the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly May 1 in Malott Hall.
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With a ceremonial groundbreaking May 5, construction of the new Maplewood housing complex for graduate and professional students and their families is underway.
When opened in August 2018, the 17-acre complex will include 441 units and 872 beds in a mix of townhouses and apartment buildings. Nearly tripling the number of residents on the site, the housing will allow students to live in a planned, walkable neighborhood near the university.
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Getting around:
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Olin, Kroch, and Uris Libraries will have reduced hours.
- Uris Library will close at 8:00am on Thursday, 11 May, and will reopen at 8:00am on Friday, 12 May.
- Olin Library and the Asia Collections will be open from 8:00am -5:00pm on Thursday, 11 May, but, beginning at 12:00pm, will be exit only.
- Rare and Manuscript Collections will be closed on 11 May. Any library users in the building by 12:00pm will be allowed to remain in the building until 5:00pm, but no one will be allowed to enter after 12:00pm; anyone who leaves the building after 12:00pm will not be able to re-enter.
- Libe Café will remain open until 1:30p on the 11th.
- Olin will reopen at 8:00am on Friday, 12 May.
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A panel of doctoral students reminisced about their experiences as the first class of Commercialization Fellows April 28 at Entrepreneurship at Cornell's Celebration conference.
Offered by the College of Engineering, the funded six-month fellowship for engineering Ph.D. students bridges technological innovation in engineering with the commercialization process, teaching engineers how to explore the potential industrial applications of university inventions. Introducing students to commercial operations and industry leaders, the fellows work one-on-one with mentors and coaches to identify potential market opportunities for their technologies by developing comprehensive, strategic business plans, and to use these skills repeatedly over the course of their careers.
Learn more...
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Doctoral student Fujun Luan is an author on a paper detailing the new Deep Photo Style Transfer. The paper explains how the researchers have augmented style transfer, transposing the look of one photo onto another using neural networks to make sure the details of the original image are preserved. The researchers will present their paper at the Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition in July.
In a paper published May 3 in the
Journal of Experimental Biology
, doctoral student Michael L. Smith is part of a Cornell-led research group that reports on how workers detect that their colony has reached a threshold to invest in a special type of reproductive comb.
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Cornell University Ph.D. candidate Emiko Stock has been named one of 21 Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellows for 2017 at the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. The Newcombe Fellowship is the nation's largest and most prestigious award for Ph.D. candidates in the humanities and social sciences addressing questions of ethical and religious values. Each Fellow will receive a 12-month award of $25,000 to support their final year of dissertation work. Ms. Stock is completing her dissertation, titled Touching History: An Anthropology With Images: Chams | Sayyids | Cambodia | Iran, in the Department of Anthropology. The dissertation explores how some Cham Muslims of Cambodia go to Iran to further an image of history located between Sunnism to Shi'ism, and therefore beyond sectarian divisions. Learn more... |
With the release of a
new Policy Brief featuring an interactive infographic, the
National Science Board (NSB) provides a powerful new tool for policymakers, educators, business leaders, students, and others to assess the career opportunities for those with doctoral degrees in Science, Engineering, and Health (SEH) fields.
The infographic allows users to see the number of doctorates employed in business, government and academic jobs and how career paths change over time.
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The Graduate School has released the Annual Report for 2015-2016. The report details our accomplishments in program assessment and learning, student experience, inclusion, financial support, field, faculty, and staff support, and visibility. The report provides statistical data and snapshots of the student lifecycle from admissions to graduation.
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Email us your question, and a dean will answer within three business days. Some responses will be made anonymous and published.
View the complete Ask a Dean archive with most recent questions on top.
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| Cornell doctoral candidates have the opportunity to conduct research or take courses at a number of top universities as part of the Exchange Scholar Program. You may elect for one or two semesters in residence at any one of the participating universities (Berkeley, Brown, Chicago, Columbia, Harvard, M.I.T., Princeton, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania, or Yale). Applications must be submitted to the Graduate School a minimum of two months before your intended period of study. For more information on this program, contact the Graduate School Student Services Office in Caldwell Hall at 255.5820. As we near the end of the semester and the submission deadline for a May 2017 conferral, please be aware you must schedule your exam with the Graduate School at least seven calendar days in advance by filing the proper examination scheduling form. Registration for the Summer 2017 term is required if you are
- receiving financial aid during the summer (fellowships, summer loans, assistantships, travel grants, or tuition awards);
- wish to use campus facilities; or
- are off campus but need to be registered for summer study.
To register, simply enroll in the Graduate School's Graduate Summer Research course GRAD 9016 (class numbers 1564, 1565, 1566, and 1567) through Student Center. There is no charge for summer registration.
We encourage students to enroll now. Students who are not registered for the summer term by May 26, 2017 will be subject to FICA tax (OASDI and Medicare) withholding from Assistantship Payroll Appointments |
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| Wednesday, May 10 | 2:00-3:30 | Big Red Barn Open to all interested | Register at goo.gl/9vpykw Join us to celebrate the achievements of this semester's Writing Groups! Light refreshments will be served. The Writing Groups Program connects writers from across fields to provide encouragement, motivation, and support. Launched in spring 2016, this program has provided a writing community for over 300 graduate & professional students, post-docs, and visiting scholars. This is a wonderful opportunity for those thinking about joining the program in fall 2017 to learn directly from program participants. To learn more about the Writing Groups Program, go to: http://cornellelso.weebly.com/writing-groups-program.html |
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Need some additional time to study for an exam, complete a paper, or finish grading, but are unsure what to do with your child(ren)? Considering participating in our Student-Parent Study Night.
Sign-up for free childcare with Cornell Child Care Center during Cornell's Study Period to allow you uninterrupted time to focus on your academics. Hurry as space is limited and you must sign up to participate. Dates and time, along with RSVP is found:
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| Friday, May 12 6:00 - 8:30pm (Please Note the New Date & Time for the Banquet) G10 Biotechnology RSVP by May 5 (regrets not necessary): http://tiny.cc/springbanquet2017
On behalf of the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement and the OISE Student Leadership Council, we invite you to join us for the 2017 Graduate Diversity & Inclusion Spring Recognition Banquet where we will celebrate the close of the academic year, present awards, and recognize diverse graduate and professional degree students for their academic, professional, and service related achievements! The nomination period for the leadership and service awards has closed. However, all students are encouraged to complete the Achievements Nomination Form so that they may be recognized for their academic, professional, and service related achievements during the banquet: http://tiny.cc/banquet_achievements *This event is open to all interested members of the Cornell Graduate & Professional Student Community and those that support the progression and success of graduate and professional students. |
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The 2018 Australia Awards-Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are now open for applications. These awards are the Australian Government's competitive, merit-based scholarships and fellowships providing opportunities for Australians to undertake study, research or professional development overseas and for overseas citizens to do the same in Australia. Awards available for participants in the US include: · Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship · Endeavour Vocational Education and Training Scholarship · Endeavour Research Fellowship · Endeavour Executive Fellowship The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships build Australia's reputation for excellence in the provision of education and research, support the internationalization of the Australian higher education and research sectors and offer high-achieving Australians opportunities to increase their knowledge and expertise in their field. Applications for the 2018 round of the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are open and will close on 11:59 pm (Australian Eastern Standard time) 30 June 2017. Further information is on the application page. |
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This unique educational opportunity taking place at the New York City headquarters from July 19 to 20.
As you may know, the D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $41 billion in investment capital. Given that women are underrepresented in the global alternative investment industry, we have specifically designed a program in an effort to bring together talented and intellectually curious women enrolled in Ph.D. programs. They will receive an introduction to our firm, insights into our rigorous approach to finance, and several professional and social networking opportunities. By engaging with a cross section of people at the firm, from recent Ph.D. graduates to senior leaders, fellows will learn about the challenging problems on which we work, as well as the transition from academia to finance. They'll also receive a $2,000 stipend, accommodations, and travel to and from New York City. If you have some students who may be interested in and available for this opportunity, there are two ways you can help. You can 1) nominate students via the website and 2) spread the word to eligible students, organizations, and departments and encourage them to apply. We are accepting applications until May 19, 2017. |
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May 24, 2017 | 423 ILR King-Shaw Conference Center RSVP: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9tVNozP11eo2w1T Navigating Your Future is a lunch seminar series focused on professional and academic topics for graduate and postdoctoral scholars. Join us for the May 24th Navigating Your Future Lunch to learn how to conceptualize, draft, and act on your own Individual Development Plan (IDP). Please note that the workshop will require some preparatory work before the 24th, and some wrap-up work afterwards.
Why IDPs? As a graduate student or post-doc, it can be daunting to think about how you'll achieve your professional goals over the next 1 to 3 years, let alone figuring out what those goals are. Individual development plans are designed to help you do just that: state your goals, assess what you need to do to reach them, and brainstorm on how you might achieve them.
What will the workshop cover? In this workshop, you will create a first draft IDP and an action plan to facilitate conversations with your advisor or supervisor about career goals, current and desired skills, and development opportunities. We will discuss how to define achievable goals, identify resources, and develop strategies for implementing and sustaining your plans. You'll begin by considering your current skills and career aspirations. Then, along with your peers, you will consider key features of effective plans. Workshop participants will also discuss ways to have the most productive mentee-mentor conversations about their IDP. |
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May 17, 2017
REGISTER Now * LEARN MORE * Efficiently Meet Recruiters Live Online! Experienced & Early Career Civil Engineering Professionals are invited to attend. |
| Wednesday May 17, 12:00 -1:30 p.m., 102 Mann Library Come listen to postdocs and graduate students who were offered faculty positions this year. Topics will include:
- Looking for jobs
- Applying and what was the most important piece of the application package
- Interviewing
- Negotiating
Feel free to bring your lunch, desert and cookies will be provided: RSVP= to attend the program Please contact Christine Holmes [email protected] with any questions. |
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PathwaysToScience.org has 167 different postdoc and early career opportunities posted on the site, including postdoctoral fellowships, grants, travel awards, mentoring opportunities, and more.
Browse the full list of opportunities here: http://pathwaystoscience.org/programs.aspx?u=Postdocs_Postdoc+%26+Early+Career&submit=y&all=all
Or use our advanced search page to narrow your results: http://pathwaystoscience.org/programs.aspx?adv=adv
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Saturday, May 13, 2017, 9:00 am - 12 noon | Cornell Grounds Shop, 307 Palm Road, Ithaca The Cornell Police will have trained Child Passenger Safety Technicians on site to provide instruction in the proper installation, use and maintenance of child safety seats. For more information, please contact: CORNELL POLICE CRIME PREVENTION UNIT G-2 BARTON HALL, PHONE: (607) 255-7404 or (607) 255-7305. |
| Not sure you need the assistance of a professional therapist but would appreciate having the support of a confidential peer? EARS (Empathy, Assistance & Referral Services) is committed to serving the graduate student community with the assistance of trained counselors who are graduate students or professional staff at Cornell. EARS graduate student counselors on shift at the following times:
- Sunday 5-7pm
- Monday 3-5 pm
- Tuesday 3-7 pm, 9-10:30 pm
- Wednesday 7-10:30 pm
Call 607-255-EARS or stop by at 213 Willard Straight Hall |
| Let's Talk is a program that provides easy access to informal confidential consultations with counselors from Gannett Health Services. Counselors hold walk-in hours at sites around campus Monday through Friday. Speaking with a counselor can help provide insight, solutions, and information about other resources. Sessions are free, confidential and no appointment is necessary. Click here for the full schedule! |
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Cultivating a practice of mindfulness is a smart investment in your career, your health, and your overall happiness. Individuals who meditate seem to feel better, do better, and find that the practice sustains them in their personal and professional lives.
This weekly Guided Meditation Series offers an opportunity for all members of the Cornell community to practice a relaxing and restorative technique supported by scientific research. What to know...
- Everyone is welcome: Open to all members of the Cornell community, including students, faculty, and staff of all ages, genders, sizes, shapes, and abilities
- Come as you are (dress comfortably)
- Participation is FREE (come to as many as you wish)
This meditation series is a collaborative effort shared by Gannett Health Services and multiple departments and colleges throughout the university. View the weekly schedule here. |
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(final run of the semester is this weekend)
Cornell's late-night transportation service for students in need of a safe ride home. The Big Red Shuttle with run this Thursday (Slope Day), Friday and Saturday night from midnight to 3am. See app below for route. 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. CUAppDev has launched BRShuttle! Cornell Big Red Shuttle offers students free rides around campus late nights on weekends. BRShuttle is a collaboration between AppDev and Big Red Shuttle (created by the Cornell Women's Resource Center and sponsored by the Cornell Student Assembly). Get the app here: https://t.co/PiMjMRZGWg and for more info on the service check out http://www.cornellbigredshuttle.com. |
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This unusual conference is designed for people who would like to add some creative spark to their academic writing, or who would like to pursue broader-audience writing projects (or both). Public Events (all on Saturday, May 13, 2017): Continental breakfast available, 8:30-9:00. Klarman Atrium. WORDS OF WELCOME (9-9:15) Klarman Auditorium.
- Plenary Roundtable on Artfulness for Academics (9:15-10:45). Klarman Auditorium.
- Plenary Roundtable on Writing and Publishing for a "Broader" Audience (11-12:30). Klarman Auditorium.
- History Slam/Happy Hour (5-7pm). Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.
A chance to eat, drink, and listen to people read their creative work out loud. It's like a poetry slam, but with "history," defined very broadly to include any type of creative academic writing. Note: this is an open-mic event. Please consider bringing something to read! (Each reader will be limited to 5 minutes.) |
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We do need volunteers for Slope Day, and we'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to have you volunteer! Sign up for Slope Day volunteering here: https://blogs.cornell.edu/slopeday/volunteer/!
Thank you so much for volunteering, and don't forget that you can earn a free meal by volunteering at Slope Day, free swag like a t-shirt and water bottle, and free admissions if you are a graduate student! - Graduate Students who volunteer get a free ticket to Slope Day! |
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Sunday, May 7th from 12pm to 6pm.
Their mission is to operate a student-run grocery store on the Cornell campus that addresses food insecurity by providing access to healthy, affordable food and increasing food literacy. More information - https://www.facebook.com/anabelsgrocery/
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Everyone is Invited!
Wednesday, May 24 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Big Red Barn
This reception is for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. We will honor the contributions and achievements of all international students at Cornell. Graduating students are encouraged to invite family, partners, friends, and faculty members. The Director, Brendan O'Brien, will make congratulatory remarks at 2:00 pm. No RSVP needed. |
| Data Carpentry
Do you need help managing, cleaning, and restructuring your big data? Do you want to develop skills in R, Python, and OpenRefine? If so, we encourage you to attend CSCU's Data Carpentry workshop, held on June 14th and 15th. Registration is required. Seats are limited. More information can be found at https://cscu.cornell.edu/workshops/data_carpentry.php.
CSCU has also released their summer workshop schedule, which will include workshops on the following topics: Basic 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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The Cornell Astronomical Society (CAS) hosts public open house nights at the Fuertes Observatory on North Campus every Friday from 8pm to midnight! Everyone -- students, faculty & staff, community members, and visitors -- is welcome to come view the Moon, planets, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and more through the 100-year-old observatory's historic telescopes. |
| Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 10:00am to 1:00pm F. R. Newman Arboretum
Second Canine Crawl hosted by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, SCAVMA and Guiding Eyes for the Blind! 100% of proceeds will be donated to local animal shelters and our regional Guiding Eyes for the Blind Program.
Enjoy a 5K fun run or a 1 mile walk through the beautiful Cornell Botanical Gardens (formerly known as the F.R. Newman Arboretum). Dogs are encouraged! Prizes awarded to top runners and for the best human-pet costume combo. There will also be free ice cream for all participants!!
The Canine Crawl will be held on May 13th, 2017 at 10 AM, with bib pick-up beginning at 9 AM. Preregistration is $12 and day-of registration is $15.
Register online at:
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=96378
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