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BSHES 500 TA Positions

Category : Student Opportunities

The following TA positions are available for BSHES 500. Interested students must have previously completed the course. These are paid positions ($13.50/hr increasing $15.00/hr on September 1st).

If you are interested, please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to Meghan Sullivan (mcrios [at] emory [dot] edu).

 

Course

Hours

Title

Faculty

Day(s)

Time

500

2

Behavioral and Social Sciences in Public Health  

Colin Talley

TU

10:10am-12:00pm

500

2

Behavioral and Social Sciences in Public Health  

Krystal Redman

Online Asynch

N/A

ORISE Bioinformatics Fellowship (Part-time), CDC

Category : Student Opportunities

 
How to apply:
A complete application consists of:
 
  • An application
  • A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
  • One educational or professional recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is submitted.
  • Access the application link here.

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

Deadline: 7/21/2021 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

CDC Office and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the Molecular Epidemiology and Bioinformatics Team (MEBT) of the Laboratory Branch (LB) in the Division of HIV Prevention (DHP), National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The mission of MEBT is to develop, evaluate, and apply bioinformatics and molecular tools to characterize and interrupt HIV transmission, and to assess infection and risks of emerging retroviruses in humans.

Research Project: The fellowship offers the opportunity to join a high-priority, high-impact project to end the HIV epidemic in the U.S. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in a team developing bioinformatics tools and platforms for the analysis and visualization of HIV transmission networks. The participant will enhance their career and advance the mission of the CDC within DHP’s LB to help develop bioinformatics tools/platforms for the analysis and visualization of transmission networks, including development of methods to improve data integration and analysis, and interpretation of phylogenetic, network, and epidemiologic, clinical and antimicrobial treatment data. The participant will gain experience in developing bioinformatic tools and identifying meaningful cluster characteristics and trends in subgroups at local and national levels. This research will provide CDC with a better understanding of HIV transmission in communities and will permit better utilization of resources to target specific prevention efforts. The new tools will also facilitate providing guidance to state and local health departments for responding to transmission clusters. In this role, the participant will have the opportunity to collaborate with internationally renowned bioinformaticians and laboratory and epidemiology scientists at the CDC.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Contributing to the development of novel bioinformatics tools for integrating data, and characterizing and visualizing HIV transmission networks
  • Applying machine learning methods to determine best variables for detecting transmission clusters
  • Participating in multidisciplinary research projects involving molecular epidemiology and bioinformatics
  • Participating in the training of scientists in the selection and use of bioinformatics tools/platforms
  • Collaborating with external and internal stakeholders
  • Participating in application of bioinformatics methods to pathogen outbreaks
  • Preparing manuscripts describing new pipeline and/or analysis of pathogen data
  • Gain experience communicating research results through conference presentations, scientific publications and/or project reports

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Bill Switzer (bis3 [at] cdc [dot] gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: August 2, 2021.  Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Level of Participation: The appointment is part-time (20 hours per week).

Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.

Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) only.

ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email ORISE [dot] CDC [dot] NCHHSTP [at] orau [dot] org and include the reference code (CDC-NCHHSTP-2021-0180) for this opportunity.

 

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master’s or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Preferred skills:
  • Bioinformatics, molecular epidemiology experience (phylogenetics, phylodynamics, networks)
  • Network theory and artificial intelligence (machine learning) experience
  • Relevant experience in bioinformatics analysis or scientific computing
  • Experience with scripting languages such as R, bash, Perl, Python, or R Shiny
  • Experience with one or more variation of Linux Operating Systems (e.g. Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS). Knowledge with Linux command line
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of bioinformatics applications and analysis, particularly as it pertains to analysis of genomics data, including Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms
  • Experience operating next generation scientific instruments (e.g. Oxford Nanopore, Minions, Illumina)

Eligibility Requirements

  • Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
  • Degree: Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
  • Discipline(s):
    • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (8 )
    • Life Health and Medical Sciences (5 )

Fellows will be working on the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative, which you can learn about here and development of the MicrobeTrace tool which you can learn about here.

Suicide Prevention Program Intern, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Category : Student Opportunities

Length of the internship – Fall and Spring Semesters (2021-2022 Academic Year)
Application Open: July 1st, 2021
Application deadline: July 31, 2021

About DBHDD: Created by the Governor and General Assembly in 2009, the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and its network of community providers offer treatment and support services to help people with behavioral health challenges achieve recovery by focusing on their strengths. Through uniquely tailored supports and services, we help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities attain independence and lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. Within DBHDD, the Office of Behavioral Health Prevention and Federal Grants (OBHPFG) is charged with providing prevention leadership, strategic planning, and services to improve the mental/emotional well-being of communities, families, and individuals in Georgia. OBHPFG develops and contracts for prevention services across the state specifically designed to reduce the risks and increase protective factors linked to substance abuse related problem behaviors, suicide, and mental health promotion, all while being mindful of cultural and linguistic competency.

Description: The Suicide Prevention Program implements and oversees multiple federal grant and statefunded projects and programs aimed at reducing the suicide rate in Georgia by building sustainable statewide suicide prevention capacity and addressing at-risk populations and communities with high suicide burden. The Suicide Prevention Program intern will learn how to utilize SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework model and apply evidence-based best practices while supporting one or more suicide prevention initiatives across the state. Duties may include but are not limited to assisting the members of the Suicide Prevention Team in conducting literature searches and reviews, data collection, developing communication materials, report writing, and conducting community presentations, trainings, and events.

Eligibility Requirements
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
• Ability to work on-site at assigned office (2 Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta)
• Ability to work remotely as needed, including attending virtual meetings

Preferred Qualifications
• The optimal candidate will have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Documented coursework, work experience, and/or volunteer experience related to behavioral health or public health
• Documented experience with academic research and/or data analysis
• General awareness of key issues related to suicide prevention in the United States

The Intern position can be used to satisfy college credit or practicum hours.

How to apply?
Email resume and cover letter to suicide [dot] prevention [at] dbhdd [dot] ga [dot] gov with subject line: SPP Intern Application. For more information visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/bh-prevention/suicide-prevention

Microbiome Collection Core Manager, Harvard

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

The Harvard Chan Microbiome in Public Health Center (HCMPH), co-directed by Drs. Curtis Huttenhower and Wendy Garrett at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (http://hcmph.sph.harvard.edu), is seeking a Microbiome Collection Core Manager to lead the Harvard Chan Microbiome Collection Core (HCMCC, http://hcmph.sph.harvard.edu/hcmcc). The HCMCC provides one of the pillars of the HCMPH’s BIOM-Mass platform for population-scale microbiome research, by developing, maintaining, and administering kits and biospecimens for high-throughput microbiome sample collection. It currently supports over 25 funded projects at the Harvard Chan School, throughout the Boston life sciences community, nationally, and internationally.

The HCMCC has developed a modular, room-temperature, USPS-compatible home microbiome sampling kit that has been used for over 10,000 collections to date. It includes components for several different types of oral or gut microbiome samples; molecular, microbial culture, or gnotobiotic animal data generation; standardized questionnaires and metadata to accompany each sample; user-friendly, graphical instructions; and an automated sample handling workflow compatible with downstream storage at the Harvard Chan BiOS Freezer Core or analysis by HCMAC. Kits are assembled and shipped by an external logistics provider to the HCMCC’s specifications, in collaboration with each project’s unique needs, and handled as needed using robotic automation once received back from participants.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

The Microbiome Collection Core Manager’s primary responsibility is to coordinate the development and execution of these collaborative microbiome sample collection projects, in tandem with other BIOM-Mass and HCMPH components as needed (including the Microbiome Analysis Core [HCMAC], the Huttenhower and Garrett labs, and other Center affiliates). This will include project management for HCMCC-associated activities, from initial research consulting during the project preparation stage, to determining requirements and techniques for biospecimen collection, to creation and assessment of data analysis outputs. Specifically, the affiliated project duties for this position will comprise population-scale human microbiome epidemiology, associated client consulting and management (collaborating/emails/meetings/calls), coordinating HCMCC standardized sample collection kit logistics (coordination/creation/vendor interactions), laboratory information management system integration, grant preparation, coordination with the BIOM-Mass biobank, computational and biostatistic analysis of generated data, and results interpretation/discussion with collaborators. This position will also entail work with the HMAC and Huttenhower lab personnel applying existing microbiome informatics and statistical tools, developed in the Huttenhower lab (e.g. MetaPhlAn2, HUMAnN2) as well as by other groups (UPARSE, QIIME, DADA2), to human microbiome sequence datasets, including microbial communities assayed in disease, animal models, cross-sectional and prospective human cohorts, and associated clinical phenotypes and/or environmental/lifestyle exposure metadata.

The Microbiome Collection Core Manager may also be responsible for occasionally handling samples, and will perform other duties as assigned.

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term end date of one year from date of hire, with possibility for extension based on funding.

PLEASE NOTE: The primary work location for this position is Boston, Massachusetts. Until our return to campus, which is still to-be-determined, this interview process and position will be conducted virtually – including virtual interviews, remote onboarding, and remote work. The remote nature of this position is only temporary. Local, on-campus work will be required as a condition of continued employment once the School and this role return to an operational status that supports it.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
  • 3+ years of related experience required
  • Working knowledge in R software and/or Python required

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:

  • Advanced degree in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, or related field 
  • Experience with quantitative biological project management 
  • Basic familiarity with scientific software management, and in Linux/Unix software environments for scientific computing and computing clusters (e.g. Slurm manager), 
  • Familiarity with molecular biology, microbiology, and/or genomics
  • Strong interpersonal skills; experience and willingness to collaborate with and coordinate among other research groups 
  • Flexibility in adapting to changing research needs 
  • Strong, detailed-oriented writing and communication skills 
  • Experience working independently, as well as experience and/or desire to work in an interactive, collegial, and interdisciplinary group 

The following cultural competencies are also preferred:

  • Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
  • Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity

Additional Information

At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, we believe that diversity is integral to the Harvard experience and our mission of improving public health education, research and policy. Diversity of cultural backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of understanding the world enriches our community and enables us to best meet the public health needs of the United States and the world. Ongoing learning and development related to diversity allows for both individual and institutional growth, and is necessary to foster and sustain a culture of inclusion. To achieve this, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for learning, living, and working at the Harvard Chan School. We maintain an unwavering dedication to diversity, inclusion, and belonging as core to our institutional values and to actively counter, minimize, and address racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, gender bias, and all forms of discrimination.

Learn more about the School’s mission, objectives, and core values and our diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.

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Harvard University offers an outstanding benefits package including:

  • Time Off: 3-4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 12+ paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
  • Medical/Dental/Vision: Excellent and affordable medical, dental & vision plans, with coverage beginning as of an employee’s start date.
  • Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
  • Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement Programs: $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School, discounted options through participating Harvard graduate schools, and reimbursement options for accredited schools outside of Harvard.
  • Transportation: 50% discount on MBTA passes, as well as additional options (rideshare, biking, etc.) to assist employees in their daily commute.
  • Wellness & Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, hard & soft skills development, career planning, massages, nutrition, meditation, and complimentary health services. Additionally, access to Harvard athletic facilities, libraries, campus events — and many discounts for various cultural and leisure activities throughout metro Boston.

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!

To apply to this position click here!

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  • The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
  • Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
  • This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.

Volunteer Opportunities, Emory University Urban Health Initiative

Category : APE/ILE Student Opportunities

The Emory University Urban Health Initiative aims to provide health disparities education and advocacy, build collaborative partnerships and develop best practice models with low-resourced communities and those who work with them to advance equity in health and well-being. The mission of the Emory University Urban Health Initiative is to understand, sustain, and improve the health and healthcare of diverse and underserved populations in Atlanta and surrounding areas through community partnership, interdisciplinary education, community-driven research, and evidence-based programs.

Emory UHI has the following two volunteer positions available:

  • Rolling Suitcase Drive Project Coordinator– Connect with any individual or organization that will collect rolling suitcases for those who receive services from the Atlanta Mission. Keep track of number of suitcases delivered through pictures and write a publishable article. This summer and fall we have several Macy’s department stores whose employee teams plan to collect suitcases.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator (May qualify for Applied Practice Hours) – Research factors that may impact program effectiveness. Work with each of the UHI teams to assist in development and monitoring of evaluation plans. Monitor and report progress of program objectives and goals. Develop evaluation reports and briefings. Develop and lead education sessions for project coordinators and their teams. Write a publishable article about monitoring and evaluating university projects.

The number of hours that volunteers may work is flexible. However, most volunteers like to work six to eight hours per week.

  • All volunteers will need to be CITI certified and complete the UHI Onboarding process as part of volunteer requirements.
  • If interested in either position, please contact Tracie McCargo, tracie [dot] curry [at] emory [dot] edu.

For more information about the Emory Urban Health Initiative, please visit http://urbanhealthinitiative.emory.edu/index.html

Food as Medicine Practicum, Grady

Category : APE/ILE Student Opportunities

In 2017, Grady established the Food as Medicine (FAM) Partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Open Hand Atlanta to address food access and chronic disease among Grady patients, employees and the greater community. Through this partnership, Grady has established mobile food pharmacies at three neighborhood clinics and opened Jesse Hill Market at Grady Memorial Hospital featuring a Food Pharmacy, Teaching Kitchen, and Farmers Market. Grady is looking for 2-3 students to assist with implementation and evaluation of FAM programs, including Fresh Food Carts serving three neighborhood clinics, JHM Food Pharmacy, cooking classes, and employee wellness efforts.
Responsibilities
Practicum students will work with Grady’s Community Benefit Manager, the Food as Medicine team, and our Registered Dietitians. The primary responsibilities of practicum students will include:

  • Support JHM Food Pharmacy and Fresh Food Cart operations including planning, food packing and distribution to patients, evaluation and sustainability
  • Assist with patient and employee cooking classes and food demons in the Teaching Kitchen
  • Support FAM volunteer recruitment, onboarding and training
  • Evaluate the nutrition program currently being offered to Grady employees
  • Continue development of employee engagement opportunities related to FAM
  • Assist with required FAM reporting for research and philanthropic grants

*Attendance at Fresh Food Carts at the neighborhood clinics twice per month is required. Addresses are located here.

  • Asa Yancey: 1st Wednesday of the month at 9am-2pm
  • Brookhaven: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 9am-3pm
  • Ponce Center: 3rd Wednesday at 9am-2pm

Timeline
The practicum may take place over one or two semesters starting August 2021 and students must work a minimum of 10 hours/week.
Grady Health System Requirements
Students must complete a background check, drug screening, and health clearance through the ACEMAPP platform at their own expense (estimated cost is $100-150).
Students must adhere to all Grady COVID precautions including universal masking, symptom screening when on campus, and social distancing. Students are required to provide their own PPE (medical mask when on campus or cloth mask when working outdoors).
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, contact Katie Mooney, Manager of Population Health and Community Benefit, at klmooney [at] gmh [dot] edu or 678-296-2282 or. Applicants should send their resume and a brief explanation of interest by Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

Epidemiology Research Associate 2, IQVIA

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

Description 

As a member of the Injury Surveillance and Analytics (ISA) Team, assist in data analytics, including data management, quality, and organization as well as project management of research related to sports injuries and player health. Responsibilities include contributions to development of study questions and substantive contributions to ad-hoc and scheduled reports (analysis and writing), data collection and management, creation of datasets using complex existing data sources, and ownership of client deliverables.

 

Responsibilities 

  • Creates datasets and conducts statistical analyses in SAS for analytic reports.
  • Leads comprehensive data management tasks, data quality control processes, and data cleaning for injury surveillance.
  • Builds and manages automated reports and data listings.
  • Organizes and supports both research projects and rapid analytics related to sports injury epidemiology.
  • Prepares and contributes to drafting of sections of study documents, analytic reports, and development of slides for client meetings with the review and guidance of Program Lead, including format and quality review of final deliverable.
  • Provides support to project team where needed and acts as a resource for internal team members.
  • May participate in client-facing project meetings as a recognized member of the project team and directly interface with the client in order to coordinate deliverables.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years relevant education and experience Req
  • Master’s Degree Public health, epidemiology, outcomes research, health economics or a relevant scientific field and 1 year relevant experience preferred
  • Sound methodological training in epidemiology, biostatistics, outcomes research, data science or related area relevant to observational research. Training in exercise science, kinesiology, or sports medicine is favorable but not required.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, ability to think critically, and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; medical writing experience beneficial.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients in a global and matrixed environment.
  • Ability to work independently, both under supervision and as a contributing team member.
  • Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and SAS.

 

How to Apply 

Click here to read more about this position and apply online! 

 

APE Opportunity, Emory School of Medicine

Category : APE/ILE Student Opportunities

Dr. Andre Holder has an ongoing project that could be used as a practicum opportunity.

The purpose of this project is to conduct a systematic review of all clinical decision support systems used to predict sepsis or its sequelae (e.g., septic shock). We are searching the EMbase and PubMed databases for literature published from 2000 through late 2019. Manuscripts will be included if they include automated prediction of sepsis or associated organ failure. To differentiate from existing systematic reviews, we will focus on manuscripts that were published with a methodology that is reproducible in real-time. Furthermore, we only manuscripts that provide more than a simple area under the receiver operator curve; we would like to report useful performance metrics such as specificity or positive predictive value that accurately portray their utility in clinical practice. Manuscripts will undergo two levels of screening (titles, followed by abstracts and full manuscripts). Pertinent data including patient characteristics, outcomes of interest, performance metrics will be extracted from each manuscript. Reviewers will also be asked to make subjective estimations of bias per the QUADAS guidelines. 

Those who use this project as their practicum will be responsible for the following tasks:

·         Participate in a full review of all included manuscripts, including assessment of bias

·         Help with data analysis and summarizing conclusions

·         Perform a literature review of recent systematic reviews in this area

·         Assist with drafting the final manuscript

If interested please contact Andre Holder, MD, MS at andre [dot] holder [at] emory [dot] edu.

 

Master’s in Development Practice Program Course Offerings

Category : Academic Student Opportunities

The Master’s in Development Practice (MDP) Program is a Laney Graduate School program that welcomes all students in course offerings as space is available.  They have reserved five spaces in each MDP offering for RSPH students.  Please see below should you be interested in learning more about the courses.  Should you have questions about whether any of these classes can be applied towards your degree, please email your ADAP.

If you are interested in enrolling in one or more courses please do the following prior to July 15:

1)      Check that there is not a course conflict between your current registration and the MDP course you are interested in being enrolled in.  Alternately, if there is, by indicating your interest, you are noting you would drop the course that is the conflict should enrollment in the MDP course be available.

2)      Email Rebeca Quintana (rebeca [dot] quintana [at] emory [dot] edu), MDP Program Administrator, with the following information:

·         EMPL ID

·         Course Number/Name you are interested in enrolling

·         Grading Status you are requesting (i.e. graded, S/U, etc.)

The MDP program will begin offering seats to students on August 1 and will maintain a waitlist until the start of class.  For any questions about the courses, please email Rebeca Quintana directly.

FALL 2021 SPECIAL TOPIC COURSES OPEN TO NON-MDP STUDENTS

MDP 585R: Special Topics – Elements of Advocacy
Instructor: Ed Lee III

  • Credits: 2
  • Class number: 5376
  • Enrollment minimum: Eight
  • Enrollment limit: 5 – A waiting list will be maintained for excess enrollment requests
  • Grading basis: Letter grade or S/U
  • Meeting dates: August 26th – December 2nd
  • Meeting day, time, method: Thursday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, in person

The quest for cultural, political, and social change requires an understanding of the various components that comprise advocacy. Effective decision-making and leadership require an understanding of argumentation and advocacy. This is particularly the case for heterogeneous organizations and communities. In addition to exploring the element of effective advocacy, the course will equip students with the skills to analyze audiences and construct compelling arguments for change.


MDP 585R: Special Topics – Identity, Development, and Social Change
Instructor: Ms. Candace Stanciel

  • Credits: 1
  • Class number: 5363
  • Enrollment minimum: Four
  • Enrollment limit: 20 – a waiting list will be maintained for excess enrollment requests
  • Grading basis: Letter grade or S/U
  • Meeting dates: October 14th – December 2nd
  • Meeting day, time, method: Thursday, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, in person

For individuals seeking to drive social impact and the mission-driven organizations they work and serve within, understanding the challenges and opportunities related to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is a critical need and skill. Identity, Development and Social Change will help leaders interested in philanthropy and social change develop a greater understanding of identity and its impact on their personal and professional development, highlight ways to operationalize equity inside organizations and provide opportunities to apply models for solutions to challenges they are observing in the field. This course seeks to lift critical issues that intersect with EDI such as program design and development, data and measurement, theories of change, coaching across difference, stakeholder engagement and fundraising to understand what’s possible in the ways we both understand and practice social change.


MDP 585R: Special Topics – Organization & Management: Social Sector
Instructor: Mr. Randy Martin

  • Credits: 1
  • Course number: 5362
  •  Enrollment minimum: Four
  • Enrollment limit: 5 – A waiting list will be maintained for excess enrollment requests
  • Grading basis: Letter grade or S/U
  • Meeting dates: August 26th – October 7th
  • Meeting day, time, method: Thursday, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, in person

This course will introduce you to many of the most important concepts of organization and management within the context of the evolving role that nonprofits and other purpose-based organizations play in delivering social impact. Today’s successful leaders – whether in for-profit or nonprofit organizations – need to understand not only business issues but must also grasp concepts related to organizational effectiveness and people dynamics.

This course is designed to increase your understanding of those factors and dynamics that affect the performance of organizations and, as a result, enhance your ability to operate effectively – as a participant and leader — in socially complex environments. Some of the topics we will explore include: systems thinking and the dynamics of human systems; historic roots of the nonprofit sector and intrinsic creative tensions in philanthropy; governance models (traditional and hybrid) and the emergence of purpose-based organizations; the importance of mission and adaptive
strategy; and organization concepts and practices around issues such as leadership, human capital, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), and culture.

This course uses a combination of readings, lectures, visiting speakers, videos, exercises, cases, individual and team assignments, and class discussion. The readings and videos will introduce key concepts and ways of thinking about common situations in complex organizations. Case studies and class exercises will provide opportunities both to apply theories, concepts, and research findings and to help you proactively identify and address organizational issues. The
written assignments are designed to help you consolidate your insights and develop your analytical skills. Finally, guest lecturers will be active in the social sector and provide a pragmatic, real-life context to bring many of the concepts to life.

Become a Second Year Epi Buddy

Category : Academic Student Opportunities

Description

The epi buddy program is a student-to-student mentoring program which pairs incoming first-year EPI/GLEPI students with students from the second-year EPI/GLEPI cohort.  The program itself is a 1–2-hour commitment each month and will consist of periodic check-ins with your 1st-year mentee(s) and attending one or two optional events with your mentee(s) throughout the semester. 

This is a great opportunity to get more involved, give back to our little epi community, personally grow as a leader, and overall expand your network – plus, it is going to be a lot of fun!   Each incoming student will be paired with a second-year mentor; therefore, we would like to get as many second years as possible to keep the ratio of mentors to mentees as close to 1 to 1 as possible.

We would like to get pairings done over the next few weeks so that 1st-year students can ask their buddy any questions which may come up over the summer. Therefore, if you would like to participate as a second-year mentor for the program, please fill out this form ASAP. 

If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to your Epi student representatives, Sandra Amouzou and Katy Krupinsky via email or on GroupMe.

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  • Emory CFAR IS Hub Workshop - The Nuts and Bolts of Using AIDSVu in HIV Research May 29, 2024 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm zoom.us… Online Location: https://zoom.us/j/94250307218Speaker: Aaron Sielger, PhD and Stephanie DuBose, MPHContact Name: Olivia SadlerContact Email: osadler@emory.eduJoin the Emory CFAR IS Hub for a specialized methods workshop on utilizing AIDSVu mapping and graphics, upcoming site improvements, and case demonstrations with Aaron Sielger, PhD and Stephanie DuBose, MPH.
  • EGDRC Presents: Punith Kempegowda, MD, PhD June 17, 2024 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series Event Type: Seminar SeriesSeries: EGDRC Seminar SeriesSpeaker: Punith Kempegowda, MD, PhDContact Name: Wendy GillContact Email: wggill@emory.eduRoom Location: RRR_R809Link: https://tinyurl.com/Punith-KempegowdaDr. Punith Kempegowda, Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham and consultant at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, founded SIMBA and CoMICs, leads DEKODE and PCOS SEva, and chairs Diabetes UK's Diabetes Research Strategy Group, focusing on guidelines…
  • EDGRC 2024 Distonguished Lecture June 20, 2024 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Guest Lecture Event Type: Guest LectureSpeaker: V. Mohan, MD, PhD, DSc, FRCP, FACE, FACP, FNA, FRSEContact Name: Wendy GillContact Email: wggill@emory.eduRoom Location: CNR_8030 Lawrence P. &Ann Estes Klamon roomLink: https://tinyurl.com/US-registrant-MohanLectureJoin us at the EGDRC 2024 Distinguished Lecture on June 20th to commemorate two decades of Emory-MDRF research and honor this year’s Kelly West awardee, Dr. V. Mohan,…
  • The Summer Institute in Statistics and Modeling in Infectious Diseases (SISMID) July 15, 2024 – July 31, 2024 Conference / Symposium Event Type: Conference / SymposiumSeries: The Summer Institute in Statistics and Modeling in Infectious Diseases (SISMID)Speaker: Leaders in the FieldContact Name: Pia ValerianoContact Email: pvaleri@emory.eduLink: https://sph.emory.edu/SISMID/index.htmlThe Summer Institute in Statistics and Modeling in Infectious Diseases (SISMID) is designed to introduce infectious disease researchers to modern methods of statistical analysis and mathematical modeling.
  • The Second Annual RSPH Staff and Post-Doctoral Ice Cream Social August 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Networking and Special Event Event Type: Networking,Special EventContact Name: Staff CouncilContact Email: rsphstaffcouncil@emory.eduRoom Location: RRR_Terrace 2nd FloorRSPH staff and post-docs are invited to join us for ice cream and delightful conversation. This event is hosted by the RSPH Staff Council.
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