Global Field Experience Award, RSPH

The Global Field Experience (GFE) Financial Award  is a unique scholarship offered by the Rollins School of Public Health. GFE Financial Awards provide supplemental funding to support Rollins student summer field experiences in low- and middle-income countries. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage students interested in global health to participate in supervised field training which will facilitate the transfer of classroom knowledge into practical experiences.

The total amount of funding awarded each cycle will be based on availability of funds in a given year, the number of students who apply and the quality of the applications.

The GFE Financial Award Application is now open and will be due on February 28, 2025. For more information and application instructions, visit the posting linked here.

Graduate Student Research Scholarship, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

The APIC Graduate Student Research Scholarship supports research and quality improvement efforts that advance infection prevention and evidence-based implementation science. The award is given to a student seeking to complete a master’s or doctoral degree.

The application for this scholarship is due February 15th, 2025. For more information and application instructions, visit the posting linked here.

Data Science Webinar, NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Kidney Diseases

The NIDDK Central Repository is excited to announce the new Data Science and Meet the Expert Webinar Series that aims to accelerate data science and AI-driven biomedical research by fostering collaboration between biomedical researchers and experts in the field.

This session is geared towards all researchers wanting a deeper understanding of the data science process and techniques within each step, such as:

• Data Science Process
  • Problem Statement
  • Data Acquisition
  • Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Data Preparation
  • Modeling
  • Data Visualization
  • Taking Action
• Supervised, Unsupervised, and Deep Learning Techniques
• Specialized data science topics, including computer vision, natural language processing, and time series
• Data science in practice

This session will feature presentations by experts in data science at the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) 4.0 Data Science Learning Program.

This webinar will be on February 27th, 2025 from 3-5pm. For more information and registration instructions, visit the event posting linked here. 

Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst, The Hatchery

In partnership with the Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Hatchery is offering this intensive 10-week program focused on helping for-profit startups achieve investment-readiness. Click here to learn more and submit an application (deadline is January 17, 2025).

Participation in this program is open to the entire Emory community including students, faculty, staff, and alumni; at least one Emory community member per team qualifies the entire team.

STEM SYNC III, The Hatchery

Interested in a career in biotech innovation and entrepreneurship but don’t know where to start?

Join the folks at the Hatchery for a night of collaborative problem solving (and dinner) as you tackle real world business challenges presented by a panel of Atlanta-based bioentrepreneurs and innovators. This resource is open to All MBA and graduate students (from all 9 schools), regardless of academic concentration.

Featuring:

• Kiran Pandey, PhD, CEO of Emtherapro
• Omer Inan, PhD, CSO of Biozen and Cardiosense
• Yash Vagal, CEO of Curanostics

The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30pm on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at The Hatchery.

Refreshments Provided!

To register, fill out the Google Form linked here.

Outstanding APE Award, Rollins School of Public Health

RSPH is pleased to host the annual Outstanding APE Award recognizing RSPH students who best demonstrate excellence in Applied Practice Experience. Finalists will be notified by the RSPH Office of Student Affairs near the end of January and then have the opportunity to showcase their APE poster on the Skybridge in March for the RSPH community to view.  

RSPH students who have completed/are completing a public health APE by December 2024 are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your summary via 12Twenty and the committee will review your application. A template is attached to the posting on 12Twenty. Applications will be accepted between November 26th and January 15th. If you have any questions, please contact Paige Raper: paige [dot] akemi [dot] raper [at] emory [dot] edu

Fuel Up for Finals, PASE

Join the Professional Advancement and Student Experience Team for our semester event, Fuel Up for Finals! Take a break and stop by the PASe table, located in the RRR Connector to make a finals snack pack. Snacks will be provided while supplies last.

The event will take place from from 12:00-1:00pm on Thursday, December 5th. For more information, visit the posting on 12Twenty.

Emotional Intelligence Workshop, Region IV Public Health Training Center

Join the MUSC Leadership Institute for an engaging session on Emotional Intelligence. Discover how emotional intelligence impacts leader ship effectiveness, team dynamics, and personal growth. This interactive presentation will explore the core components of emotional intelligence, practical strategies for development, and real-world applications for leaders in academic healthcare and beyond. Enhance your ability to connect, inspire, and lead with empathy and purpose.

The workshop is being held on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Register using the form linked here.

“On the Map with Global Health” Podcast, Rollins School of Public Health

New podcast episodes will be posted on Spotify and is linked here.

Student/Alumni Survey, BSHES 524

Folks involved with the BSHES 524 are conducting a community assessment to understand what programs and services offered by the RSPH Office of Student Affairs are most helpful for students’ academic, personal, and professional development. They students and alumni who are currently or were formerly enrolled in a full time MPH program at Rollins. 

To participate in this 5-10 minute survey, please visit this link. Feel free to reach out to Nadia Thompson (nadia [dot] thompson [at] emory [dot] edu), Parth Trivedi (parth [dot] trivedi [at] emory [dot] edu), or Lejun Weng (lejun [dot] weng [at] emory [dot] edu) with any questions.