October 13, 2025

LGS Skills Training: Lunch & Learn – AI Tools and Applications 

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we approach academic work, and graduate students at Laney are at the forefront of this shift.

Join us for our next LGS Skills Training session on the practical use of AI tools and applications with Joe Sutherland, PhD, director of the Emory Center for AI Learning.

This session will dive into strategies for using tools like ChatGPT to streamline the research process. From refining literature searches and generating outlines to organizing data and improving writing clarity, AI can provide graduate students with powerful support at every stage of their academic work. Sutherland will also focus on the art of “prompting;” the key to getting the most useful responses from AI.

Whether you’re curious about how AI can save you time, help you spark new ideas, or enhance the quality of your research output, this session is designed to provide actionable insights you can put into practice right away.

Lunch will be provided. Register by Oct. 24 to secure your spot.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how AI can enhance your productivity and creativity as a researcher.

Time: 12-1:30 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, November 4
Location: Room 360 of Candler’s Rita Anne Rollins Building
Lunch will be provided.

👉Register here

Office Hours with the Dean

Dean Kimberly Jacob Arriola invites graduate students to join her for an informal conversation during Office Hours with the Dean. This is a chance to share your experiences, ask questions, and connect directly with Dean Arriola in a welcoming and open setting.

No appointment needed—just stop by the LGS office located in Suite 200 of the North Decatur Building, sign in when you arrive and enjoy light refreshments while you wait. Hours are first come, first serve, so mark your calendars!

Careers Outside of Academia Alumni Panel 2: Sciences Disciplines

Curious about how to leverage the skills you’ve gained inside of academia in a career outside of academia? Hear from Laney alumni who have pursued a variety of meaningful career paths.

LGS Alumni Panelist:

Ordy Gnewou 20G 22PhD
Strategy & Investment, Cox Enterprises
PhD, Chemistry

Bridgette Moody 17PhD
Regional Medical Science Director, Women's Cancers, Merck
PhD, Molecular and Systems Pharmacology

Ailing Yu

Senior Technical Specialist at Knowles Intellectual Property Strategies, LLC

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Date: Friday, Oct. 17

Location: Register for Zoom link

👉 Register here

We are excited to invite you to a special evening that brings together two meaningful milestones: the launch of our newly envisioned office—Laney-AERO: Advancing Excellence through Recruitment and Opportunities—and our annual reception celebrating the wide-ranging contributions and identities that shape our graduate community.

Laney-AERO represents a renewed commitment to graduate education through its pillars: Recruitment, Empowerment, Attainment of Success, Collaboration, and Holistic Support (REACH). During the event, we will also be acknowledging the recipient of the Kharen Fulton Award, which celebrates individuals whose work has significantly shaped graduate education and community engagement.

📝 Submit a Nomination

• All second-year or higher LGS doctoral students in good standing, who are not graduating before May 2026, are eligible for nomination.
• Full nomination details can be found here.
• Nominations, including self-nominations, should be submitted as a single document to laney.aero@emory.edu by 5 p.m., Tuesday, October 28.

Event Details:

🕔 Time: 5–8 p.m.
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 4
📍 Location: Miller-Ward Alumni House | 815 Houston Mill Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
✅ RSVP: Here by October 30

☕ Also Happening: Scholars' Collective Coffee Hour
🕔 Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 28
📍 Location: BCJ Community Centers, 3rd Floor of Cox Hall| 569 Asbury Cir, Atlanta, GA 30322
✅ RSVP: By October 24. Link coming soon.

LAST CHANCE! Science Policy and Advocacy Intern

Research!America is seeking a Science Policy and Advocacy intern. This paid, temporary full-time, three-month internship will report to the Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy. The intern will assist the organization in advancing its mission and objectives through education, advocacy, and public policy activities.

Research!America is looking for an intern with a strong work ethic, organizational and multitasking skills, who can effectively prioritize competing tasks. The intern must pay attention to details, effectively follow instructions, and work equally well independently and in collaboration with others.

Compensation: $20/hour for up to 40 hours/week

Application deadline: October 13, 2025

Read the full job description

The Georgia CTSA is seeking applications for the TL1 (T32-like) Program for Clinical & Translational Research Training. This NIH-funded initiative supports predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees interested in careers in clinical and translational research and science. Please see the attached RFA for more information about the program.

TL1 Application Workshop:

Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Date: Thursday, October 30

Application deadline: 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

👉Register here

View application details

The Hatchery Logo Survey

The Hatchery needs your help! They are gathering feedback from the Emory community to ensure our logo truly reflects the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defines The Hatchery. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by completing this short survey—it takes less than two minutes! Your input will help us elevate The Hatchery’s brand and better serve our campus community.

Participate here

14-Day Writing Challenge

Writing is one of the most critical aspects of academic success—but it’s often the first thing to slip when competing demands take over.

The 14-Day Writing Challenge is your chance to reset, refocus, and jumpstart your writing momentum this winter. In just two weeks, you’ll develop consistent writing habits, stay accountable, and make meaningful progress on your work.

This is a low-pressure, high-accountability experience designed to help you overcome resistance and finally make writing a priority.

Here’s what you can expect:

✅ Daily Writing Commitment – write for at least 30 minutes a day.
✅ Goal-Setting & Tracking – log your progress and celebrate milestones.
✅ Supportive Online Community – connect with peers who share your writing goals.
✅ Productivity Tips – learn strategies to beat procrastination and perfectionism.
✅ Results That Last – build habits you can carry beyond the challenge.

Register here by Friday, October 24, 2025
Session dates: November 3 – November 16, 2025

Fall 2025 Dissertation Writing Bootcamp

This bootcamp is a full-day, focused writing session for graduate students to make real progress on their dissertations. Sessions include breaks, writing alongside peers, and one-on-one support from librarians and tutors.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Time: 10 am – 4:30 pm

Date: Saturday, November 8

Location: Robert W. Woodruff Library, Jones Room, Level 2

Clear Speech for Effective Communication

Unlock the power of clear and confident communication. This two-part multi-level workshop will focus on critical elements of American English pronunciation and offer strategies to elevate your overall intelligibility.

Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, Oct 23 and 30

Interested in participating? Sign up here

Questions? Contact Grace Song

Paid Opportunity - Handshake MOVE AI Fellowship

AI needs safe, reliable, high-quality data, and only experts like you can provide it. In this Model Validation Expert (MOVE) Fellowship, the fellow will gain skills they can’t get anywhere else while learning firsthand how AI can enhance (not replace) what you do.

Interested? Apply here

Academic Success Resources

Are you looking for some help related to procrastination, imposter syndrome, test anxiety, perfectionism, or attention and concentration challenges? Check out the resources available on CAPS website.

In addition, the LGS Student Affairs Team is here to support every phase of your educational journey, so reach out any time! They can connect you to resources, answer questions you might have, or discuss concerns.

Explore these topics and other student affairs-related topics by contacting an LGS Student Affairs team member:

Jennifer M. Cason, EdD, assistant dean of student affairs and deputy Title IX coordinator

Emily Neutens, associate director of student affairs

Shannon Marsh, student affairs program coordinator