Graduate School Announcements
January 25, 2016
Contents

Kudos :
Graduate School Alumna Wins Internation al Prize

  Soumya Gupta, Ph.D '15, an expert studying the intersection of agriculture, nutrition and women's status in India, is the winner of the inaugural Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research. 

The award from the International Center for Research on Women honors the achievement of young female researchers of Indian origin in the fields of gender and female empowerment in India.


 
Papers Published by Graduate School Students and Alumni 

Hannah Byland

Corinna Matlis, a doctoral student in medieval studies, published "Fighting to be the Tallest Dwarf: Invidia and Competition in the Self-Conception of Eleventh- and Twelfth-Century Masters" The Haskins Society Journal 26 (2014): 191-208.

Hannah Byland, a graduate student in medieval studies, has published  "Three New Sources for the Ancrene Wisse," Notes & Queries 62 (4): 519-521 .


From the Registrar :

Spring 2016 Course Enrollment

New improved process! 


 

Beginning with Spring 2016, all research Masters and PhD students will be automatically enrolled for 12 credits in a research course by the Graduate School. Listed below are the GRAD courses and the population each will be used for.

  • GRAD 9010 Graduate-Level Research pre candidacy PhD students
  • GRAD 9011 Doctoral Dissertation Research post candidacy PhD students
  • GRAD 9012 Master's Thesis Research research masters students
  • GRAD 9000 Non-Degree Study non-degree students
  • GRAD 8000 In Absentia in absentia students

Students can enroll in field specific research courses during the Add period as normal. At the end of the Drop period the Graduate School will adjust the number of credits in the GRAD course to balance to a minimum of 12 credits.

  • Last day to add courses and change credit hours is Wednesday, February 10th
  • Last day to drop courses or change grading options is March 23rd
Spring 2016 Registration & Important Dates
  • January 27th - Classes begin, Leave of Absence requests need to be submitted to the Graduate School
Registration Status Your registration status can be checked at Student Essentials. If you are registered, your Registration Status will state "Registered" with a green checkmark. If you are not registered your Registration Status will state "Not Registered". This means there is a hold preventing your registration.
Holds If there are any holds on your account they will be listed with information and steps needed to resolve the hold(s).

Spring/Summer 2016 Graduate Research Travel Grants

 

The Graduate School will award grants to research degree students for Spring and Summer 2016 research-related travel. Applications are due to the Graduate School (350 Caldwell Hall) by 4:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 2016 for spring and summer 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. Conference Travel Grant Application

Student Health Plan (SHP) Early Termination Option
 
If you're going to be graduating or withdrawing at the end of this semester, studying in absentia for the spring semester, or are currently on leave from your program, you may be eligible for early termination of your Student Health Plan (SHP) coverage (the plan year ends August 16, 2016). The deadline to apply for early termination is January 31. Learn more here.  
Dates and Deadlines:
January
  • January 27: Instruction begins for spring term
  • January 27:  Engaged student grants deadline
  • January 27:  U.S. job search for international students
  • January 31: Student Health Plan early termination deadline
February 
  • February 1: Einaudi International Research Travel Grant deadline
  • February 1: International Fellowships and Grants (CALS) deadline
  • February 1: Build a better resume
  • February 4: Opening reception for spring exhibits at the Johnson Museum
  • February 4: Interviewing and Negotiating for Academic Positions
  • February 5: From C.V. to resume
  • February 5: L'Oreal Fellowship deadline
  • February 7: Research mentor program deadline
  • February 10: Last day to add courses
  • February 10: Exploring careers outside of academia
  • February 15: Non-academic job market mechanics
  • February 22: Individual development plan workshop
March
  • March 17: Final round for the Three Minute Thesis Competition
  • March 23: Last day to drop courses
Graduate School Programs :

Win $1500 by Presenting Your Thesis in Three Minutes

An 80,000 word thesis would take 9 hours to present. Your time limit...3 minutes! 

 

Register now to participate in Cornell's second annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT ®) competition. First place awardee receives $1500, second place receives $1000, and the People's Choice award is $500. All doctoral and research master's students who have completed research are eligible to participate.


 

Preliminary Rounds:

  • February 2
  • February 10
  • February 23
  • March 2

Final Round: 

  • March 17, at 4:00 pm in Biotech G10

Register  here (http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=79rzv7nab&oeidk=a07eba0orqc229307a1

 

Information about the competition, including judging criteria and video of the 2015 competition, is here (http://gradschool.cornell.edu/life-cornell/programs-academic-affairs-and-academic-writing/three-minute-thesis%C2%AE)


ELSO Writing and Speaking Course Openings 


 
The add period for spring 2016 courses opens today! 

We have seats open in sections of our writing and speaking courses. Spring offerings include:

  • Writing, Revising, and Editing
  • Learning to Write for Your Field
  • Writing with Sources (new for spring 2016!)
  • Strategies for Self-Editing (new for spring 2016!)
  • Improving Pronunciation
  • Taking Part in Academic Discussions
  • Designing and Delivering Effective Academic Presentations

These courses are restricted to degree-seeking international graduate and professional students and are designed for multilingual students. They are offered in two 7-week sets (from Jan 27-March 18 and from March 21-May 11). For a full schedule and course descriptions, click here

Thesis and Dissertation Grad Write-Ins Starts Wednesday, January 27

Weekdays  |  8  - 11 am  |  Big Red Barn

 

Start your Spring semester with a planned daily writing schedule; plan to join other writers at the Big Red Barn to do this...  In this environment, you will write alongside others who also have writing goals and deadlines.  This writing community can help you become more productive.  


 

Starting January 27 and every day (M-F) during the Spring 2016 semester from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM come to the Big Red Barn for a Write-In.  


 

Please make sure that you sign-in with your writing goals for the period of time you'll write that day and then sign out when you leave and indicate how well you did in meeting your writing goals. Also, to help sustain you, free coffee will be available.  Come for all or part of the time.

Office Hours with Assistant Dean Janna Lamey

 

During the Spring semester, 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!

 

Beginning January 27, office hours in 350D Caldwell Hall are scheduled on Tuesdays 10:00 - 12:00, Fridays 12:00 - 3:00, and other times by appointment.  Please feel free to contact her directly at janna.lamey@cornell.edu

Writing Group Programs 

Do you find it difficult to motivate yourself to write? Do you have a hard time writing regularly? Are you seeking a group of peers to talk about your writing or exchange feedback on writing? Writing groups can help with all of these goals.
 
New for Spring 2016, we are launching the Writing Groups Program, available for domestic and international graduate students and post-docs.

Student Representatives Wanted for the Graduate School Diversity Advisory Council (GS DAC)

The Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement invites applicants for the student representative positions on the Graduate School Diversity Advisory Council (GS DAC)

 

The GS DAC is responsible for providing the leadership of the Graduate School with feedback and guidance on diversity and inclusion plans and initiatives focused on graduate and professional students, postdoctoral scholars, and other key constituency groups. If you are interested in strategic thinking, planning, and executing initiatives to support, encourage, and maintain diversity and inclusion efforts for all members of the graduate and professional student and postdoctoral community, then you should consider applying for this professional development opportunity. 


 

Application deadline: February 1

 

Learn more: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4UguVVLMfnycOZT

 

If you have any questions about the GS DAC, please contact OISE at grad_assoc_dean@cornell.edu.

Updates for our Students with Families


 

If you have a spouse or partner with you and/or a child, please note the following events/supports available to you and your family!

  • Student Partner Happy Hour - Welcome Back is on Thursday, January 28 from 6-7:30 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.  Note in your calendar, these Happy Hours are the first Thursday of every month!
  • Open to all Families - Frozen Movie Matinee - Saturday, January 30 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Big Red Barn.  The Big Red Barn will be showing Disney's "Frozen" for graduate and professional students and their families. Costumes are welcome and FREE popcorn, soda, and juice.
  • Employment Assistance for Partners 
  • Our next Time Out Program will be held on Tuesday, February 16  |  6:00 - 8:00 PM  |  Cornell Child Care Center.  This is a meeting designed for student parents to build community and to share information and strategies for success, during which dinner and childcare are provided.  More information and to register (by 2/14).

For more information on any of the events listed above, please go to our new website www.studentswithfamilies.cornell.edu   Also, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/custudentswithfamilies

 

Teaching and Future Faculty:
A Teaching Museum: Resources for Graduate Instructors at the Johnson Museum

 

From "Medicine, Monsters and Madmen" to "Commercial Bank Management," more than 315 Cornell classes-across 50 departments and program-organize course sessions at the Johnson Museum each academic year. An excellent resource for interdisciplinary teaching and object-based learning, the Museum's collection includes more than 35,000 works of art spanning six millennia.We are eager to work with you to design a visit tailored to your course objectives. Information about our upcoming exhibitions and semester-long courses is available athttp://museum.cornell.edu. To schedule a session at the Johnson for Spring 2016, contact:

 

Alana Ryder, Andrew W. Mellon Curatorial Coordinator for Academic Programs, ahr76@cornell.edu

 

We hope to see you at the opening reception for our spring exhibitions on Thursday, February 4 from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Careers:

Applications are currently being accepted for Graduate Resident Fellow

 

The Graduate Resident Fellow lives in a West Campus House and assists in creating a positive, vibrant and academically engaging residential community; serves as mentor and role model to undergraduate residents; and acts in a leadership role for academic enrichment by promoting a variety of programs and activities.  Applications are due February 1.  More information and to apply: 

http://westcampushousesystem.cornell.edu/getinvolved/Students.cfm

Interviewing and Negotiating for Academic Positions

Wednesday February 3, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 423 ILR Conference Center

 

An important part of the job search is interviewing and then negotiating the o­ffer.

Come learn about the art of interviewing!

 

Presenters: Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies Program

Yael Levitte, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity

 

Co-Sponsored by the Office of inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE) and the office of Postdoctoral Studies    RSVP

 

CV to Resume Seminar

February 4, 2016, 12:00pm to 1:00pm, 102 Mann

Attend this workshop for graduate students and postdocs to learn how you can create a professional resume from your multi-page academic CV.  Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch during this session.

After the workshop you will be able to:

  • Recognize the difference between a resume and a CV
  • Understand when you would use a resume or a CV
  • Know when to would use a combination resume versus a chronological resume
  • Understand how to write a resume

Co-Sponsored by the Office of inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE) and the office of Postdoctoral Studies

Exploring Careers Outside of Academia

February 10, 2016, 12:00pm to 1:30pm, 102 Mann

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 workshop to learn what strategies you can take in exploring a career outside of academia.


 

Co-Sponsored by the Office of inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE) and the office of Postdoctoral Studies

Non-Academic Job Search Mechanics

 

As a former academic who transitioned successfully to the corporate and nonprofit workplaces, Anne Krook helps graduate students and postdocs transition to non-academic positions. Her workshop will address topics such as:

  

* How to read non-academic job posting

* How to describe your skills in a job letter for non-academic job applications (and some specific phrases you should not use)

* How to be your best during the interview

* References

* How to make the transition out of academia

Date: Monday, February 15, 2016

Time: 1-4pm

Location: 401 Warren Hall

RSVP: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1X34CUwCUaPrHHT

Individual Development Plan (IDP) workshop

February 22,  12-1:30pm 423 ILR Conference Center

 

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 22nd, 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 robust IDP draft 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.

 

RSVP: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9tVNozP11eo2w1T

U.S. Job Search for International Students and Postdocs
Wednesday, January 27
5:15pm
B25 Warren Hall
 
Job Search Strategies: Summer Jobs and Internships
Program repeats on the following dates:

Thursday, January 28
4:35pm
Lewis Auditorium, Goldwin Smith

Friday, January 29
4:35pm
Lewis Auditorium, Goldwin Smith

Tuesday, February 2
4:45pm
291 Statler Hall

 
Build A Better Resume
Monday, February 1
4:45pm
102 Rockefellar Hall
 

Online panel discussion: Careers in Business on Versatile PhD

Monday, January 25 - Friday, January 29

  

Versatile PhD members currently working in business have told us that they think many PhDs tend to write off the business world too quickly. More and more employers understand the unique characteristics of PhDs from many disciplines, including the humanities and the social sciences. http://vphd.info/1TD5vyC

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Summer Internship Program 

Application Deadline January 27

  

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Summer Internship Program will provide opportunities for graduate students to participate in projects focused on helping DNDO meet its mission of "implementing domestic nuclear detection efforts for a managed and coordinated response to radiological and nuclear threats, as well as integration of federal nuclear forensics programs." https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/details/1626

 

Spring Science Alliance Programming

Application Deadline January 27

 

The Science Alliance at The New York Academy of Sciences continues to offer premier programming on career advancement for young scientists. Listed below my signature you will find upcoming events that are geared to provide learning and networking opportunities across disciplines, and promote professional development and career advancement for early-career scientists.

 

Science Alliance Upcoming events:

Risky Business: The future of Biopharmaceutical Innovation

January 30th, 2016 | 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM *Networking reception to follow

Promo code for students only: RB25%

 

Learn Basic Computing Skills to be more effective in Lab

February 5-6, 2016 | 9:00 PM- 5:00 PM

 

Developing Scientists through Outreach: Defining quality for the Scientist

February 18th, 2016 | 3:00 PM- 7:30 PM *Networking reception to follow

 

"Speaking" Science: how to communicate, connect with Audiences

with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science

March 7-8, 2016  | Two workshops: Science Communication and Public Speaking

 

Scientists Teaching Science (Online Class) 

 

March 7 - May 9, 2016


 

Fellowships, Postdocs and Awards:

Engaged Graduate Student Grants: Application Deadline January 27

  

Proposals are being sought through January 27, 2016 from Ph.D. students seeking support to conduct community-engaged research or scholarship.

http://engaged.cornell.edu/funding/graduate-student-grants/rfp-2016/

U.S. Borlaug Graduate Research Grant

Application Deadline: Monday, April 11, 2016

 

The U.S. Borlaug Fellows in Global Food Security graduate research grant supports exceptional graduate students who are interested in developing a component of their graduate research in a developing country setting and in collaboration with a mentor from an International Agricultural Research Center (IARC) or a qualifying National Agricultural Research System (NARS) unit. U.S. citizenship is required, and applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. graduate program at the time of application. A list of previous recipients is here.

 

Applications are available at the program website.

 

Questions may be sent to borlaugfellows@purdue.edu.

International Fellowship and Grant Programs-CALS 

Two international research travel grant opportunities 

Application deadline February 1, 2016

 
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/prof-dev/frostyhill/
 
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/grant/

Please see attached memo for further information.

Graduate Student Supplement Research Support Program

 

For the 29th 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: 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 (dmp3@cornell.edu).  

 

International Research Travel Grants

Receive Funding for Travel Abroad to Conduct Research

 

The Einaudi Center sponsors the 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.

 

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled in an approved PhD or Masters 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.  Grant recipients are eligible to enter  Einaudi Center photo contest.

 

The application for 2016-17 is now open and closes on February 1, 2016. Click here to apply

 

Information Handout
From the BEST Program:
Submit an abstract for the 2016 Biotechnology Symposium

Deadline January 29 call for abstract and presentations

All grad students and postdocs are eligible to present

Learn more

  

Sign up for COMM5660

Science Communication Workshop

February 5-7 Priority given to FLRC-Cancer researchers in Bob Weiss' class

  

BEST Recommended

Short list of business and entrepreneurial courses- sign up now!

BEST Newsletters and highlights

Learn more and get involved in BEST!

Wellness:

Let's Talk Begins This Week (Wednesday, January 27)

 

Do you have a concern, problem, or issue that you would like some insight from a trained professional that is free, confidential, and you do not need to make an appointment?  Counselors hold walk-in hours at sites around campus Monday through Friday; times and locations occasionally change throughout the semester.   More information, hours and locations.

 

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.   Learn more about Let's Talk and the difference between "Let's Talk" and (traditional) counseling before coming to one of our sessions.

From Gannett Health Services: 

Experiences of Healing...Sexual Assault Support Group for Women


 

This support group provides a safe and supportive space to connect and heal with other women. Open to undergrads, grads & professional students at Cornell.  Call Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 607-255-5155 to discuss meeting with a facilitator, joining the group, or accessing individual support.

Around Campus:

Volunteer with Cornell University Emergency Medical Services

 

Cornell University Emergency Medical Services is now accepting applications for its Spring 2016 Membership Drive! Created in 1976, CUEMS is a student run BLS or basic life support agency that responds to all 911 and emergency medical calls on the Cornell campus. 

 

Our squad is student run and a majority of our squad members hold an EMT certification, but you do not need to be an EMT to join! All affiliates of Cornell are represented within CUEMS including undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and staff. Check out cuems.cornell.edu for more information on the application process. Applications will be due on February 2nd at 11:59pm! 

 

CUEMS will be present at Spring Clubfest on January 31st at 1pm in Barton Hall to answer any questions you may have about the process. If you have any more questions, email our Membership Officer at cuemsmembership@cornell.edu

Vitamin D Walk 


 
Want to do something nice for yourself, fight off Seasonal Affective Disorder, increase your movement and meet some new people around campus?


 
Join the "Vitamin D Walk" on Tuesday afternoons (starting Tuesday, January 19).  Meet in the lobby of Willard Straight Hall for a 2:15 start or at 626 Thurston Avenue for a 2:25 start, walk around north campus for a few minutes, head back to central, refreshed to continue with your day by 3:00.  


 
Sponsored by Senior Associate Dean Mary Beth Grant.

Donate blood and receive a $5 Dunkin' Donuts gift card! 


 

Cornell University URGENT NEED blood drives:

Wednesday, January 27, 11:30am - 4:30pm, Noyes Community Rec Center

Thursday, January 28, 10:00am - 3:00pm, Robert Purcell Community Center

Friday, January 29, 1:30pm - 6:30pm, Willard Straight Hall

Welcome Weekend brings you Spring ClubFest 2016!


 

Sunday January 31   1- 4 p.m.

Barton Hall

Are you new to Cornell?  Did you miss Clubfest this past fall? Want to check out opportunities you may have missed in the Fall?  Come to Spring Clubfest and check out the approximately 250 registered Cornell student organizations that will be coming together to show YOU what they're all about!  Come in from the cold and experience the incredible variety of interests and opportunities available.  Plus, enjoy performances by several student groups.

 

2016 Wikipedia Art + Feminism Edit-a-thon

Cornell is participating in the
2016 Wikipedia Art + Feminism edit-a-thon, designed to improve coverage of women and the arts on Wikipedia. The Wikimedia Foundation says that only around 10 percent of its editors are female - this project aims to empower women to edit Wikipedia and ensure its content accurately represents the important arts contributions of women from all cultures. Join us Saturday, March 5, at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Olin Library or the Fine Arts Library, to participate in updating and adding entries on art and feminism at this free, fun drop-in event. Cornell University Library will offer Wikipedia editing workshops ahead of time, as well as same-day training. All gender identities and expressions are welcomed to contribute. For more information, see our Facebook event page or the Wikipedia meetup page.

Education Policy - PAM 5010


 

PAM is excited to announce that Education Policy-PAM 5010 is now being offered in the spring semester on MW from 8:40-9:55am.

 

Course Description

The economics of education is about understanding how and why people make decisions to invest in education, the effect of education on long-term social and economic outcomes, the behavior of those institutions that "produce" education, and how best to design and implement public policies affecting the level and distribution of education resources. The basic tools of economics provide a framework to evaluate education policies including early childhood interventions, K-12 school finance, and college choice and financial aid.


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