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Graduate School Announcements:
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Kudos
 Congratulations to Christopher Frewin, a Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering, who was accepted as a Spark Clean Energy Fellow.
The Spark Clean Energy Fellowship is a unique fellowship where 15 fellows from across the country travel to Berkeley, California to discuss major issues in the clean energy landscape in terms of both student innovation and engagement. Fellows work on tangible deliverables until February when they present their projects at the MIT energy conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Chris's team is developing a $50,000 scholarship for 10 undergraduates. The scholarship will allow the undergraduates to intern at a clean energy company or start up during the summer of 2015. The scholarship aims to remove some of the financial risks associated with working at a smaller company or start up. The scholarship will be open to any undergraduate in the United States.Check out http://www.sparkcleanenergy.org/2014-fellowship.html for more information on the Spark Clean Energy Fellowship!
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Health Insurance for Spouses and Dependents
While Cornell's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) offers excellent coverage for dependents, spouses and domestic partners there are other options available through the New York State Health Plan Marketplace. Some policies have very affordable premiums and there are low-cost policies available for young children, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. To speak with a helpful local health Access Navigator contact Cassandra Aikman at the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County. caikman@hsctc.org or (607)273-8686 ext. 26
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Free Video Workshop
As part of the Graduate School's Sesquicentennial Video Contest, the workship will cover all aspects of making a short video, including telling your story effectively on video, lighting, sound, editing, and more.
Join us for lunch and a discussion on making a short video.
- December 3rd from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- 341 Caldwell Hall
- RSVP
To learn more about the video contest and how to win $500, visit http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/about/graduate-and-professional-student-sesquicentennial-video-contest
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New Student Administrative Portal
Within the portal, access your Cornell accounts, including: bursar, Cornell Card, meal plan, City Bucks and laundry balances. Student Essentials also indexes and links to many of Cornell's websites, providing one stop for Cornell's administrative units.
To view the new portal, visit www.studentessentials.cornell.edu.
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27th Annual Traditional American Thanksgiving Feast
Thursday, November 27!
Tickets will be sold online. See Feast details and ticket information at: http://issotickets.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event_listings.asp Click on "ISSO Programs". Prior to purchasing tickets you will need to login and create an account, if you have not already done so, previously.
Tickets are available for the General Public now. TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!
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BRB Financial Literacy Fellow Position Available for Spring 2015
Do you want to make a difference and be a part of an inaugural effort to increase programming about financial literacy cross-campus? Are you interested in promoting financial literacy among the graduate student community?
If you answered YES, consider applying for the BRB Financial Literacy Fellow position. We are looking for the following skills: reliable, creative, familiar with Cornell resources, among others. With a programming budget, you will be charged to plan, coordinate, market and implement a minimum of one and preferably two programs per month in the area of financial planning. The Financial Literacy Fellow will be paid $1,000/Spring 2015 semester for 5-8 hours of work per week while classes are in session. Applications are due December 1.
More information/instructions to apply.
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Graduate School Programs:
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High Profile Scientific Publishing Workshop
Tuesday December 2, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., 226 Weill
Publishing your research and having it acknowledged by your peers is a necessary step deeply embedded in the scientific research process.
Whether you are considering a career in academia or in industry, your publishing record will be an important criterion that will determine your chances of getting that dream job. This workshop is not intended to list the technical aspects of manuscript writing, but rather offer a perspective from an editor's point of view and most of all engage you in a conversation on how to valorize your work. It will also attempt to demystify the "black box" of publishing and behind the scenes of manuscript processing from the moment it is submitted to the moment a decision is made.
Speaker: Hélène Hodak, Ph.D - Scientific Editor, Journal of Molecular Biology
Sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies
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Winter Break Writers Retreat - December 15-19
This all-day (9:00 - 4:00) program is open to all graduate and professional students who have any type of professional writing project and would benefit from participation in a community of writers with peer facilitators/coaches. In groups of five to seven, students will experience first-hand the benefits of a writing community, and engage others into support networks. With at least four writing hours per day, the goal of this experience is to make significant gains in writing, while learning from peers how to develop an individual writing style that is personalized to each student, provide peer feedback, and support one another. More information and application (applications due December 2).
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Dissertation/Thesis/Proposal Writing Boot Camps - January 9-15
Open to all graduate and professional students who have an approved thesis/dissertation proposal, or have an approved topic and are working to submit this proposal, or dissertation, each Boot Camp (eight to 10 students) includes group meetings, individual coaching, and writing support, with at least four hours of writing each day. The goals for each student is to be able to enhance writing productivity, motivation, and confidence as a writer. Students must attend 9:00 to 3:00 each day, with optional writing hours until 5:00 p.m. The program is facilitated by Associate Dean Jan Allen. More information and application for each event (applications due December 10).
Please note:
To provide opportunity for as many students as possible, students may apply to participate in either the Writers Retreat or the Writing Boot Camp experience (not both). In addition, priority will be given to a student who has not previously attended a Writers Retreat or Writing Boot Camp.
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CA$H COUR$E - Student Loans: What You Need to Know
- Wednesday, December 3
- 12:30 - 1:30 in G10 Biotechnology Building; Lunch Provided at 12:15
- Please RSVP
This session will clarify the different types of student loans available, and discuss how to manage your spending while in school and borrow smart. Planning to repay a student loan is critical in this process; the session will show you how to estimate your monthly payments and help you understand the variety of repayment options, including deferments/forbearance, forgiveness/discharges, and consolidation. Presenter: Gretchen Ryan, Associate Director of Customer Service and Community Relations, Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment
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Diversity in the Classroom: Avoid Stereotypes, Reduce Bias in Grading, and Understand Student Accommodations
Tuesday, December 2, 12:00-1:30 pm | 401 PSB
Would you like to develop strategies for avoiding bias when grading student work? How can you leverage the diversity in your classroom to promote positive student interactions and enhance learning? Is your teaching accessible to students with a diverse range of abilities and learning styles? In this workshop you will explore how your unique identity and background affect how you communicate with your students and evaluate their learning. We'll consider methods to address controversial topics with your class and to ensure that all students have an equal voice. Finally, we'll design classroom activities which allow flexibility and integrate multiple learning modalities in order to accommodate the diverse backgrounds of your students. Part of the new PREPARE workshop series for a certificate in Assessment Practices for the STEM Classroom.
Lunch provided to those who RSVP
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| Spring CIRTL Course Registration Now Open! |
Early registration for Spring 2015 CIRTL Courses opened Monday, November 24 at noon ET, and closes December 15. Courses include: Basics of Online Learning and Teaching, The College Classroom,Effective Teaching with Technology, Research Mentor Training, The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning II (guidance in project implementation), andOnline Homework: A Practical Guide (short course). While late registration goes until January 12, register early for best chance of enrollment! All courses are free and some offer optional Cornell University individual study credit.
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Careers Workshops and Fairs:
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White House Internship Panel
- Monday, Dec 1
- 5-6 pm
- Kaufmann Auditorium, Goldwin Smith
Interested in an internship at the White House? Find out more about these amazing opportunities from students who served as interns. Internships are open to students from all majors and all class years, including graduate students and recent grads. (Applicants must be U.S. citizens.) Applications are currently being accepted for summer 2015 (deadline: January 11) with future cycles to follow. Learn about the program, the application process, how to prepare effective application materials, and what to expect.
For more information about the internship program, go to: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships .
If you are unable to attend, the program information will be posted at this site after December 1: http://www.career.cornell.edu/resources/media/
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Job for Native Speaker of Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, and Arabic
Cornell University's LANGUAGE HOUSE is looking for candidates for the paid Native Speaker positions of Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin and Arabic.
Are you a native speaker of any of these languages? If so, you may be able to get a FREE room on West Campus and a partially subsidized meal plan by serving as a 'Native Speaker' in the Language House for the 2015-16 academic year.
For more information about the Language House and a more detailed description of the Native Speaker position, please visit: http://alicecookhouse.cornell.edu/languagehouse. Applicants must be full-time, enrolled graduate or upper level undergraduate Cornell students. Applications are due December 5th, 2014. If you are interested, please email or call the Director, Astrid Jirka at asj1@cornell.edu
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Graduate Community Advisor
Are you interested in organizing programs and activities for graduate students residing on campus? Do you like working with and helping people? If so, you might be interested in being a Graduate Community Advisor (GCA) for the next academic year, 2015-2016. For more information please follow this link: http://living.sas.cornell.edu/participate/employment/GCA.cfm
For further information on the GCA position, please contact Linda Majani (LRM74) or Barnaby Knoll (BK424).
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Graduate Resident Fellow
Applications for 2015-16 are due February 1. 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.
Information Sessions:
· Tuesday, December 2, 8:00 pm, Bethe House, Seminar Room
· Thursday, January 22, 8:00 pm, Keeton House, Seminar Room
Learn more and apply
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Fulbright U.S. Student Program and the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA)
The Fulbright Student Program allows candidates to conduct research or teach English in a foreign country for an academic year, while the DDRA fellowship provides generous support to individual doctoral students who conduct research in other countries, in modern foreign languages, and area studies for periods of six to 12 months. Emphasis is on conducting research in one of the lesser-taught languages and a subject field that has relatively direct relevance to world (and United States) concerns. The subject fields of economics, engineering, international development, global education, mathematics, political science, public health, science, or technology have all been added in the last three years. Students in those fields who have not considered the Fulbright-Hays fellowship as a possibility are encouraged to look carefully at this opportunity.
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RAND Summer Associate Program
RAND provides a unique opportunity for graduate students to apply their research skills to the leading topics facing our nation, both domestically and internationally, and to learn how it affects the policy making process. Students work at RAND for a 12-week period during the summer, receive a stipend, and are mentored by a senior research staff member.
RAND is seeking outstanding graduate students in the following areas:
- Public Policy
- Health Policy
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Education Policy
- Public Administration
- National Security Policy
- Engineering & Public Policy
LEARN MORE:
Additional information on RAND's Graduate Summer Associate Program can be found at:http://www.rand.org/about/edu_op/fellowships/gsap.html
Contact Summer_Director@rand.org if you have additional questions about the Summer Associate Program.
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Clinical and Translational Research
The Weill Cornell Clinical & Translational Science Center is accepting education & training applications.
TL1 PRE/POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING PROGRAM
Up to $27,676 per year, per award (pre-docs)
Up to $64,122 per year, per award (post-docs)
Awards for up to 2 years
The goal of the TL1 Training Award is to support early career development among pre/post-doctoral trainees by providing advanced degree training and practical skills necessary to conduct interdisciplinary Clinical & Translational (C/T) Investigation in a team research environment.
Learn more...
ADVANCED DEGREE PROGRAM IN CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL INVESTIGATION
The goal of the Clinical and Translational Education Programs(CTEP) is to educate and train highly motivated individuals to become successful, independent clinical and translational (C/T) investigators through a strong foundation of knowledge and practical skills necessary to conduct interdisciplinary C/T investigation in a team research environment.
Master's Degree (2 years)
Advanced Certificate (1 year)
Application Clinic on November 21 at 12:30pm to answer any questions regarding the application process
APPLICATIONS DUE - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014
Visit the CTSC website for more information: http://www.med.cornell.edu/ctsc/training_and_education/
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2015-2016 IAF Fellowship Application Deadline: 01/20/2015
Fellowships are available to currently registered students who have advanced to candidacy (by the time research begins) for doctoral programs in the social or physical sciences and technical fields. Awards are based on both development and scholarly criteria. Proposals should offer a practical orientation to field-based information. In exceptional cases the IAF will support research reflecting a primary interest in macro questions of politics and economics, but only as they relate to the environment of the poor.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend one of the informational webinars to learn more about eligibility requirements, fellowship benefits, and the application process. All application materials, including instructions and details on supporting documents, can be accessed at www.iie.org/iaf.
Applicants can find additional details on the IAF's grassroots group and non-governmental organization grant making at www.iaf.gov.
Funding is for between four and 12 months. Research during the 2015-2016 cycle must be initiated between June 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016. The Inter-American Foundation expects to award up to 15 Doctoral Field Research Fellowships in 2015.
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Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program
Through the Smithsonian's flagship fellowship program, graduate, pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students - as well as conservators and senior scholars - have the opportunity to delve into independent research and study across an incredible range of disciplines at the largest museum in the world. Smithsonian Fellows have access to unparalleled collections, world-class scholars, and state-of-the-art facilities to explore the natural sciences, art, history, and culture.
Programs now accepting applications include: Please note the application deadline for most of these programs is Monday 12/1/14 (however, deadlines vary, so please see specific program information). Feel free to share this notice with friends, family, social and professional networks by forwarding this email or by using this link to post it in social media. For more information, please go to http://smithsonianofi.com or call the Smithsonian Office of Fellowships and Internships at 202-633-7070. |
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Communicating Science Workshop
Cornell graduate students and postdocs are invited to apply now for the Communicating Science (ComSciCon-Cornell) workshop, to be held at Cornell in May of 2015.
The ComSciCon workshop series is designed to empower graduate students and postdocs to communicate the complex and technical concepts that arise in research in science, engineering, medicine, law and other fields to broad and diverse audiences, beyond fellow practitioners
in the field. The ComSciCon Cornell event will be held over two separate, day-long sessions on May 21st and 29th; please apply only if you are able to attend both days.
The application for the workshop is open now and will close on January 15th, 2015. There will be no cost or fee to graduate student and postdoc attendees, but only a limited number of spots are available. More information and the application can be found here: http://comscicon.com/comscicon-cornell-2015. For additional information, please contact the ComSciCon Cornell organizing committee (ComSciConCornell@gmail.com).
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Immersion Program for Humanities and Social Science PhD Students
The Cornell University Library will offer an immersion program for humanities and social science Ph.D. students in January 2015, following three years of this successful program. It will be held over winter break, Tuesday-Friday, January 13-16, in Olin Library. Applications are now being accepted online: http://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/graduateimmersion
Only 15 participants will be accepted as space is limited. The deadline for applications is Monday, December 1, 2014. Consider applying today!
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Need Help? Consider "Let's Talk"
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? Consider the Let's Talk program as counselors can help provide insight, solutions, and information about other resources. Counselors hold walk-in hours at sites around campus Monday through Friday; times and locations occasionally change throughout the semester.
Learn more...
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Need Help Finding Your Path?
Consider Turning to the University Ombudsman
Speak to the Ombudsman about a problem, conflict or concern. This is a safe place to speak confidentially and off the record, you can receive assistance in evaluating available options, and also coaching for a difficult conversation. Services are free to students, faculty and staff.
More information...
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Ithaca Restaurant Week: December 6-14, 2014.
A week of great food at moderate prices showcasing Ithaca as a dining destination. Chefs choose specials that showcase restaurants' best dishes and also host special events to highlight bar and restaurant items.
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Winter Festival: December 5-14 2014, Downtown Ithaca
Complete with over 15 winter events over the course of two weeks in and around The Downtown Ithaca Commons highlighting what makes winter wonderful in Upstate New York. The festival features holiday kick off events such as Santa's Arrival and Chanukah in Downtown, 3 National Ice Carving Association Competitions, an Outdoor Ice Bar and Lounge with fire dancing along with a multitude of culinary tasting events.
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From Cornell Cinema
Need a break? Go see a film right on campus in a classic movie theatre, with state-of-the-art projection, in Willard Straight Hall. Regular ticket price for grad students is just $5 (less with a Six Pass). If you'd like to receive Cornell Cinema's weekly e-blast directly, which includes links to trailers and special event information, sign-up at their website: cinema.cornell.edu, where you'll also find show times.
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