Spring Showcase, Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health

The Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health (EH) recently held their Spring Course Showcase and have released the recording of the event, which can be accessed at this link. Feel free to reference this recording as you decide which electives you plan to take in the spring.

Perfecting the Pitch with Dr. Stuart Zola Skills Builder Workshop, The Hatchery

The Pitch. We have all seen them on TV and at Demo Days. Standing up in front of people trying to convince them to support your cause. But what to say? How to say it?

Join Dr. Stuart Zola for Perfecting the Pitch.

When you attend this workshop, you will:

• Learn the art of crafting a pitch that will stand out
• Create a framework for making a compelling case
• Discover strategies to find the resources you need to achieve your goal

Dr. Stuart Zola is a multi-time founder and neuroscientist and serves as the Innovator in Residence for Emory’s Department of Academic Innovation.

The event will be on Wednesday, November 13, 5:30-7:30 pm (Dinner included) at The Hatchery.
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early as the workshop will begin at 5:30 pm. 

Register at this link.

Annual Open House, Center for Global Safe WASH

The Center for Global Safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (CGSW) conducts applied research, evaluation, and training to promote global health equity through universal access to safe water, sanitation, and hygeine solutions for the world’s most vulnerable populations.

CGSW is holding their annual open house on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024. The event will be held from 4:00-5:30pm in the Grace Crum Rollins Building, 8th Floor Rita Ann Rollins Room. 

Presentations will include an overview of the CGSW, current faculty research projects, the WASH certification program, and upcoming APE opportunities. Light refreshements will be provided.

Global Field Experience (GFE) Financial Award Information Session, Rollins School of Public Health

Presenters will discuss the Global Field Experience Financial Award. Topics include reward timing and other general information. There will also be a short Q and A session with several students who used a GFE Award funds towards their international project costs. 

GFE Financial Awards provide supplemental funding to support Rollins student summer field experiences in low- and middle-income countries. The scholarship was started to encourage students interested in global health to participate in supervised field training which will facilitate the transfer of classroom knowledge into practical experiences. Typically, the scholarship will NOT cover all expenses for the international project. This award is to help supplement the costs that you incur while conducting a project abroad. 

Learn about a funding opportunity to support summer field work in low – and middle – income countries! 

The event will be held on October 24th from 12:00pm-1:00pm in RRR 800. Register to attend on 12Twenty.

Embracing People-Centered Data Approaches and Unlearning the Data Lessons of the Last Decade, Rollins School of Public Health

Join Rollins alumnus and 2024 RSPH Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, Dr. David Bray, 01C 04PH 08G, for a lively discussion on how innovators can:

• Empower public service cross the chasm from an era where data was done behind the curtain to new approaches that engage the public.
• Employ data to build innovative approaches to change.

Lunch will be provided for those who register.

Register on 12Twenty. The event will be held in CNR 1000 on October 24, 2024 at 1:00pm.

Research Study Participation, Purdue Northwest Couple and Family Therapy Program

Carolina De Sevilla M. Ed., a student in the Purdue Northwest University Couple and Family Therapy Program, is currently recruiting participants for Purdue IRB-2024-1358, a voluntary study titled “Exploring the Experiences of Pregnant Graduate Students.” De Sevilla is conducting this research under the supervision of Dr. Christopher Belous, Director of the Couple and Family Therapy Program.

They are looking for participants who are:

• 18 years of age are older
• United States citizens residing in the U.S.
• Currently enrolled pregnant graduate students in any field (any post bachelors graduate program such as MD, M. Ed., MS, MA, PhD, JD, DVM, DDS, DMD, etc.)
• Experienced any part of a pregnancy while in graduate school over the past year, even if they are not currently enrolled

Any graduate students or former graduate students who may be interested in participating in a 30 minute recorded interview about their experiences of pregnancy while in graduate school can fill out the recruitment survey can be found at this link. If you have any questions, please email Dr. Belous (ckb [at] pnw [dot] edu) or Carolina De Sevilla (cdesevil [at] pnw [dot] edu)

PhD Application Bootcamp, Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health

Applying to graduate school can be equal parts exciting and stressful. Our goal with a PhD application bootcamp is to take some of the mystery and anxiety out of the process, so that students can focus on developing their strongest graduate application.

The PhD Application Bootcamp is designed to help students complete each part of the application process, starting with deciding which PhD program is right for them, assisting with development of their personal statement and resume, as well as fine-tuning their interview skills. Students will also explore the expectations of a PhD and consider the diversity of career options for PhD graduates.

This program is free of charge and open to all students interested in applying to a PhD program, regardless of discipline, program of interest, and academic institution. Although it is hosted by the Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, students in previous years have gone on to complete PhDs in various disciplines at a wide range of institutions, including:

• Harvard University
• Princeton University
• University of Pennsylvania
• Brown University
• University of Florida
• University of Washington
• University of California at San Diego
• Emory University (Environmental Health Sciences and Epidemiology)
• University of Texas Health Sciences
• University of Maryland

The program consists of 6 sessions. You do not have to attend every program to participate. The program schedule is as follows:

Session I: Is a PhD right for me? When: October 17; 6:00p Where: Virtual (Zoom)

Session II: Navigating a PhD When: October 30; 6:00p Where: Virtual (Zoom)

Session III: Writing your personal statement, resume, letters of recommendation When: November 14, 6:00p Where: In-Person (TBD)

Session IV: Final application check-in When: November 25; 6:00p Where: Virtual (Zoom)

Session V: Next steps, whether you received an interview, or not When: January 29; 6:00p Where: Virtual (Zoom) *Opportunity to schedule a mock interview with Dr. Caudle

Session VI: Deciding on a program When: March 19; 6:00p Where: Virtual (Zoom)

To register for the workshop, please email Dr. Mike Caudle (wcaudle [at] emory [dot] edu)

Curricular Practical Training Session for International Students, Rollins School of Public Health

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a form of work authorization for students whose degree programs require certain training as an integral part of their established curricula. CPT can only be done during the degree program, and it requires a specific position (paid or unpaid) that is directly related to academic major. It’s authorized for one semester at a time.

The event will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd at 12pm. 

For more information and additional questions, please attend the event by registering via 12Twenty platform.

Alumni Career Chat Session III, Professional Advancement & Student Experience Center

Join Rollins alumna, Lauren Barineau as she shares how she navigated her Rollins journey, spills the beans on real work adventures, and offers tips on conquering internships and job hunts. Learn how effective communication can transform your career and relationships. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and network with a Rollins success story!

The event will be on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 12 Noon.

Sign up on 12Twenty!

Leading Innovation Teams with Steve Rush Skills Builder Workshop, The Hatchery

Working as a team is challenging but offers a great balance of productivity and staff satisfaction.

This class will be a fast-paced primer on these tenets of successful teamwork:

1. How to develop (and keep) a Team Mindset

2. How to make decisions as a Team

3. The role of the Team Leader

4. How to give non-judgmental and effective feedback

Steve Rush has been involved with training teams for success for over twenty years. As an Emory alumnus, Steve served in a team leader role as the President Emeritus of the Board of Directors for the Emory Atlanta 60+ Network.

The event will be on Wednesday, October 23 from 5:30-7:30 pm (Dinner included) at The Hatchery. 
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early as the workshop will begin at 5:30 pm.

Register at this link.