Congratulations to 3MT Winner Jonathan Owen
Jonathan Owen, a fourth-year PhD candidate in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, took first place in the Laney Graduate School’s 3MT and Master’s Showcase on March 4. His thesis, “How a Virus Makes Spaghetti,” cleverly used the universal love of spaghetti as an analogy to explain his research on how flaviviruses rearrange host membranes. Jonathan's ability to transform complex scientific concepts into an accessible and captivating presentation truly impressed the audience and judges alike.
A big round of applause also goes to our other outstanding participants: Nahara Vargas-Maldonado, this year’s runner-up; Xiaofan Mu, the master’s student winner; and Maia Vierengel, who took home the People’s Choice Award.
Congratulations to all the participants for their remarkable presentations and for making this year’s 3MT and Master’s Showcase a success!
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One Week Left: The April 15 Tax Deadline is Approaching
Emory’s International Student and Scholars (ISSS) and the Emory tax office office provides several resources to help international students and scholars file their taxes before the Tuesday, April 15 deadline:
- ISSS Taxes webpage: While ISSS staff are not tax experts, they have created a dedicated webpage with helpful information.
- Tax Preparation Software: Emory offers access to Sprintax, a tax preparation software for international students and scholars.
- If you can’t file before April 15, you can apply for a six-month extension by completing Form 4868: Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File US Individual Income Tax Return” on our before 4/15. If you have further questions, please contact Sprintax.
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Grad Appreciation Week is Here! | Join Us at the Picnic on Friday 🧺
In addition to the series of events taking place throughout the week, we look forward to seeing you on Friday at the Grad Appreciation Picnic. This is a chance to step away from your research and coursework, relax in good company, and enjoy great food in a welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you’re catching up with friends, meeting new peers, or simply soaking in the camaraderie, this picnic is all about celebrating the strength and spirit of our graduate community. Come take a well-deserved break and let us show our appreciation for all that you do!
⏰ Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
📅 Date: Friday, April 11
📍 Location: The Quad (Rain or Shine)
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Job Opportunity - Student Intervention Services Responder
Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services is seeking new responders to join the SIS team. Students who are second-year graduate students and beyond are encouraged to apply.
The SIS Crisis On-Call Team is staffed 24/7 and responds to students’ active crises. Compensation is provided and SIS Team Responders receive ongoing training and support.
Questions? Contact Kimberly McNeal
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Piedmont TATTO Fellowship on Sustainability and Curriculum Development
Piedmont TATTO Fellowship is accepting applications for graduate students in all disciplines. Through this fellowship, students will have the opportunity to expand their teaching repertoire around sustainability, environmental, and social justice issues.
This one-day workshop offers fellows the opportunity to:
- Learn from campus experts
- Explore engaged learning opportunities
- Experience creative teaching strategies
- Develop teaching materials.
Stipend: $500 upon completion and approval of a syllabus and attendance at an end-of-summer field trip.
Application deadline: April 18, 2025
Learn more here
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Fox Center Humanities Pathways Fellowship
This fellowship is intended to provide a graduate student in the humanities or humanistic social sciences a pathway into academic careers beyond the tenure track. The selected fellow will gain a broad range of professional experience by collaborating with our staff team, including in the areas of program management, event design, budget management, research and assessment, and communications. Students with a strong interest in alternative academic careers are especially encouraged to apply. The fellow will have a desk at the Center and is expected to work primarily in person. Occasional evening work (1-2 times per month) is expected as part of supporting the Center’s events program.
Work schedule: 20 hours/week
Application deadline: April 28, 2025
Learn more here.
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Join LGS Writing Group!
Are you looking to join a community of other graduate students to focus time on your projects? The LGS Writing Group is the perfect place for you. This informal weekly group hosts 2-hour sessions dedicated to helping support any writing projects.
Participants will have the opportunity to obtain feedback from a graduate-level Writing Center tutor, an English Language Specialist, or a peer.
Those interested in participating can express interest here.
Questions? Contact Olexandra Kostenko
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Parenting Series: Raising Resilient Teens
As a parent or guardian raising a teenager, challenges may arise as your child grows, changes, and increases autonomy. This interactive workshop offers parents and guardians the support they may need.
April 22 | Session 2: Preparing for Independence
This evidence-based, engaging series session will focus on communication, resilience & the path to adulthood. Gain the knowledge and tools to nurture strong, resilient, and optimistic tweens and teens.
⏰ Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
📅 Date: April 22
🔗Register here
Submit questions ahead of time here.
Both sessions will be recorded and distributed to registrants following each series.
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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
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Emory Student Telehealth
24/7 Medical and Mental Health
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Are You Concerned about a Student?
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Emory Flexible Teaching Toolkit
The toolkit is a collection of resources
designed to support the development of
flexible courses from CFDE, TLT, ATS,
and Library Services. Resources are
helpful to graduate students involved in
teaching at every level.
Read here.
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Attention Laney Community:
Do you have an idea for a story or event for this newsletter? If so, please submit it here.
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