Laney EDGE Programming for 2021-2022
P2P Grad Connect: Peer-to-Peer BIPOC Mentoring Program
Many times, we think about mentoring in the most traditional academic definitions; however, mentoring is a collaborative learning relationship that is not restricted to the classroom or laboratory. Especially during these times, mentoring is being utilized as a means to stay connected, get involved, and feel community.
Therefore, the Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement (RACE) and Laney EDGE are launching P2P Grad Connect: A Peer-to-Peer BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mentoring Program. The initiative connects early-career Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and APIDA LGS students with advanced LGS students.
If you have any questions about being involved in this program, please contact laney.edge@emory.edu.
2nd Annual Research Symposium on Racial & Social Disparities, Inequities, & Injustice
The 2nd Annual Research Symposium on Racial & Social Disparities, Inequities, & Injustice, held on Friday, November 5th, 2021, is a student-driven experience that showcases LGS student research that involves racial and/or social inequality to foster an interdisciplinary community. The symposium will feature 10-minute “speed talks” from LGS students, a keynote speaker, and panel discussions from faculty across Emory’s campus.
LGS students interested in participating must submit an abstract. Accepted abstracts must contain:
- Title and a list of all contributing authors with at least two authors
- Research question/problem that addresses racial and/or social disparities, inequities, and/or injustice
- Hypothesis or statement about the problem under investigation
- Statement of the experimental methods/methodology used
- Essential results provided in summary form (even if preliminary)
- Conclusion
- Hypothesis or statement about the problem under investigation
- Statement of the methods/methodology used
- Essential results provided in summary form (even if preliminary)
- Conclusion
Abstracts missing any of the items above will be rejected.
Additional Abstract Guidelines
- Abstracts do not need to describe a finished research product; we are accepting established research questions and plans.
- Abstracts are limited to 300 words or less, excluding the title and author.
- The required font is 12pt Times New Roman, and abstracts should be submitted as a Word document.
- Only one student, the individual listed first in the author block, can present the abstract.
- You must obtain permission from your research mentor, co-authors, and program director before submitting an abstract.
- If you are working in the same research group as another abstract submitter, you must independently submit original abstracts. Identical abstracts submitted by different students will automatically be rejected.
- Citations, tables and keywords are not allowed in the abstract text and will be removed.
- Work must be proofread prior to submission. LGS-EDGE staff will not edit abstracts or add co-authors after the abstract submission deadline.
- No late submissions will be accepted.
You may download the abstract template here.
LGS scholars who present their research during the Symposium are eligible to receive JPE 610 credit.
Any questions or concerns please contact laney.edge@emory.edu.
2021-2022 EDGE Calendar
Date | Time | Event | Description | ||
8/13/2021 | 11:30am-1:00pm | Centennial Scholars Luncheon |
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8/19/2021 | 4:00-6:00pm | WiNS Meet & Greet & Women in the Sciences Mixer | The WiNS Fellowship is given to an incoming female student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and will contribute to the increase in women in selected fields and establish a more gender-diverse academic community. | ||
9/21/2021 | 4:00-6:00pm | Diverse Scholars in Humanities & Social Sciences Mixer | The Diverse Scholars in Humanities & Social Sciences Mixer is a great opportunity for LGS students to build relationships with other graduate students in Humanities and Social Sciences programs. | ||
10/13/2021 | 4:00-6:00pm | 1st Generation Scholars/500+ Miles from Home Scholars Mixer | The 1st Generation Scholars/500+ Miles from Home Scholars Mixer is a great opportunity for LGS students to build relationships with other graduate students who are 1st generation of 500+ miles away from home. | ||
10/20/2021 | 12:00-2:00pm | EDGE Seminar Series | LGS-EDGE will partner with Campus Life to present a seminar on a topic related to diversity, inclusion, and community life on Emory’s campus | ||
11/3/2021 | 4:00-6:00pm | Diverse Scholars in STEM Mixer | The Diverse Scholars in STEM Mixer is a great opportunity for LGS students to build relationships with other graduate students in STEM programs. |
11/5/2021 | 10:00am-3:00pm | 2nd Annual Research Symposium on Racial & Social Disparities, Inequities, & Injustice | The 2nd Annual Research Symposium on Racial and Social Disparities, Inequities, and Injustice showcases LGS student research that involves racial and/or social inequality to foster an interdisciplinary community. The symposium will feature 10-minute “speed talks” from LGS students, a keynote speaker, and panel discussions from faculty across Emory’s campus. The intended audience includes all Emory University graduate students and faculty. |
11/9/2021 | 5:00-8:00pm | Annual Diversity Reception | The LGS-EDGE Annual Diversity Reception is an opportunity for LGS students, faculty, and staff to network with colleagues and alumni while celebrating the achievements of Laney's diverse scholars. During the reception, EDGE will announce the 2021-2022 recipient of the Kharen Fulton Award for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement in Graduate Education, and attendees will hear from the 2021-2022 EDGE Fellow and Ambassadors. |
11/10/2021 | 5:00-7:00pm | The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone & How We Can Prosper Together, ft. Heather McGhee, Author | LGS-EDGE joins other Emory campus partners in showcasing New York Times bestselling author Heather McGhee. |
11/17/2021 | 4:00-7:00pm | Women in Humanities & Social Sciences Mixer | The Diverse Scholars in Humanities & Social Sciences Mixer is a great opportunity for LGS women students to build relationships with other women in Humanities and Social Sciences programs |
1/19/2022 | 4:00-6:00pm | EDGE Community Celebration | LGS-EDGE celebrates the diversity in the LGS community. |
2/16/2022 | 12:00-2:00pm | EDGE Seminar Series | LGS-EDGE will partner with Campus Life to present a seminar on a topic related to diversity, inclusion, and community life on Emory’s campus. |
3/29/2022 | 4:00-6:00pm | Show Your Spirit Mixer | The Show Your Spirit Mixer is a great opportunity for LGS to showcase their undergraduate colleges and universities, fraternities and sororities, or other organizations. Come dressed in your favorite paraphernalia! |
4/19/2022 | 12:00-2:00pm | EDGE Seminar Series | LGS-EDGE will partner with Campus Life to present a seminar on a topic related to diversity, inclusion, and community life on Emory’s campus. |