Events in May 2021
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Spring Conference on Teaching, Learning, and Student Success - Academic Advancement Network Spring Conference on Teaching, Learning, and Student Success - Academic Advancement Network
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May 4, 2021 – May 7, 2021Date:
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 9:00am to Friday, May 7, 2021 - 1:15pm
Location:
D2L
https://aan.msu.edu/teaching-learning/spring-conference-on-teaching-lear...
Please follow the link above for information and registration.
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Spring Conference on Teaching, Learning, and Student Success - Academic Advancement Network Spring Conference on Teaching, Learning, and Student Success - Academic Advancement Network
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May 4, 2021 – May 7, 2021Date:
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 9:00am to Friday, May 7, 2021 - 1:15pm
Location:
D2L
https://aan.msu.edu/teaching-learning/spring-conference-on-teaching-lear...
Please follow the link above for information and registration.
Award ceremony for the recipients of the 2021 Postdoctoral Excellence in Research (PERA) and Postdoctoral Excellence in Teaching and/or Mentoring (PETMA) Award ceremony for the recipients of the 2021 Postdoctoral Excellence in Research (PERA) and Postdoctoral Excellence in Teaching and/or Mentoring (PETMA)
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May 5, 2021 – May 6, 2021Date:
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - 11:00am to Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 10:55am
Location:
Zoom
It is with great pleasure that I announce our Spring ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of several MSU Postdocs for their excellence in research (PERA) and in teaching and/or mentoring (PETMA). These awards are administered and sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, in partnership with the Office of Research and Innovation, and applications are peer-reviewed by postdocs at MSU. These awards and acknowledgements are a small token of appreciation for the contributions made by the postdoctoral community. While the terms of their appointments are limited, their impressions on the University and community are long-lasting, and these two areas—research and teaching/mentoring—are some of the most impactful.
On behalf of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the postdoctoral community, I welcome you to join us and attend the celebration via Zoom next week, Wednesday, May 5, starting at 11:00 am ET (register here to receive the Zoom link: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NWXnVYITTaO5aQgl8i9zQA)
Introducing this year’s awardees:
For the 2021 Postdoctoral Excellence in Research Award (read their bios by following this link:https://postdocs.msu.edu/resources-2/awards/pera-recipients/#toggle-id-1)
Dr. Neda Nourshamsi, postdoc in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, under the supervision of Dr. Jeffrey NanzerDr. Eric Petersen, postdoc in the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering, under the supervision of Dr. Assaf Gilad.
For the 2021 Postdoctoral Excellence in Teaching and/or Mentoring Award (read their bios by following this link: https://postdocs.msu.edu/resources-2/awards/petma-recipients/#toggle-id-1)
Dr. Sophie Picq, postdoc in the Department of Integrative Biology, under the supervision of Dr. Jason Gallant.Dr. Christina Reppucci, postdoc in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Program, under the supervision of Dr. Alexa Veenema.
Following the ceremony, which will include short talks by the PERA recipients, there will be an opportunity to learn more about the work of the Postdoctoral Association and ways to serve on the Steering Committee for the 2020-2021 academic year. I look forward to welcoming you all, and I hope you are able to share this information in your circles.
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Spring Conference on Teaching, Learning, and Student Success - Academic Advancement Network Spring Conference on Teaching, Learning, and Student Success - Academic Advancement Network
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May 4, 2021 – May 7, 2021Date:
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 9:00am to Friday, May 7, 2021 - 1:15pm
Location:
D2L
https://aan.msu.edu/teaching-learning/spring-conference-on-teaching-lear...
Please follow the link above for information and registration.
Award ceremony for the recipients of the 2021 Postdoctoral Excellence in Research (PERA) and Postdoctoral Excellence in Teaching and/or Mentoring (PETMA) Award ceremony for the recipients of the 2021 Postdoctoral Excellence in Research (PERA) and Postdoctoral Excellence in Teaching and/or Mentoring (PETMA)
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May 5, 2021 – May 6, 2021Date:
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - 11:00am to Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 10:55am
Location:
Zoom
It is with great pleasure that I announce our Spring ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of several MSU Postdocs for their excellence in research (PERA) and in teaching and/or mentoring (PETMA). These awards are administered and sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, in partnership with the Office of Research and Innovation, and applications are peer-reviewed by postdocs at MSU. These awards and acknowledgements are a small token of appreciation for the contributions made by the postdoctoral community. While the terms of their appointments are limited, their impressions on the University and community are long-lasting, and these two areas—research and teaching/mentoring—are some of the most impactful.
On behalf of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the postdoctoral community, I welcome you to join us and attend the celebration via Zoom next week, Wednesday, May 5, starting at 11:00 am ET (register here to receive the Zoom link: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NWXnVYITTaO5aQgl8i9zQA)
Introducing this year’s awardees:
For the 2021 Postdoctoral Excellence in Research Award (read their bios by following this link:https://postdocs.msu.edu/resources-2/awards/pera-recipients/#toggle-id-1)
Dr. Neda Nourshamsi, postdoc in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, under the supervision of Dr. Jeffrey NanzerDr. Eric Petersen, postdoc in the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering, under the supervision of Dr. Assaf Gilad.
For the 2021 Postdoctoral Excellence in Teaching and/or Mentoring Award (read their bios by following this link: https://postdocs.msu.edu/resources-2/awards/petma-recipients/#toggle-id-1)
Dr. Sophie Picq, postdoc in the Department of Integrative Biology, under the supervision of Dr. Jason Gallant.Dr. Christina Reppucci, postdoc in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Program, under the supervision of Dr. Alexa Veenema.
Following the ceremony, which will include short talks by the PERA recipients, there will be an opportunity to learn more about the work of the Postdoctoral Association and ways to serve on the Steering Committee for the 2020-2021 academic year. I look forward to welcoming you all, and I hope you are able to share this information in your circles.
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Spring Conference on Teaching, Learning, and Student Success - Academic Advancement Network Spring Conference on Teaching, Learning, and Student Success - Academic Advancement Network
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May 4, 2021 – May 7, 2021Date:
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 9:00am to Friday, May 7, 2021 - 1:15pm
Location:
D2L
https://aan.msu.edu/teaching-learning/spring-conference-on-teaching-lear...
Please follow the link above for information and registration.
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Beyond Graduate School - Conversations with Industry and Alumni Beyond Graduate School - Conversations with Industry and Alumni
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May 10, 2021 – May 11, 2021Date:
Monday, May 10, 2021 - 1:00pm to Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 1:55pm
Location:
Zoom
This event is part of a larger virtual symposium featuring the work of dozens of MSU Engineering graduate students. The Symposium is free and open to the public for comment through May 12: https://symposium.foragerone.com/msuengineeringgrs
There will be a brief overview discussion and opportunities for students to move between breakout rooms hosted by alumni and industry partners from a number of areas, including academia.
Questions about the virtual panel discussion or the Symposium can be directed to Sandy Christlieb (sandra@msu.edu).
Zoom joining details:
https://msu.zoom.us/j/91685942571 (passcode: 2021EGRS)
Category:
Professional Development
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Beyond Graduate School - Conversations with Industry and Alumni Beyond Graduate School - Conversations with Industry and Alumni
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May 10, 2021 – May 11, 2021Date:
Monday, May 10, 2021 - 1:00pm to Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 1:55pm
Location:
Zoom
This event is part of a larger virtual symposium featuring the work of dozens of MSU Engineering graduate students. The Symposium is free and open to the public for comment through May 12: https://symposium.foragerone.com/msuengineeringgrs
There will be a brief overview discussion and opportunities for students to move between breakout rooms hosted by alumni and industry partners from a number of areas, including academia.
Questions about the virtual panel discussion or the Symposium can be directed to Sandy Christlieb (sandra@msu.edu).
Zoom joining details:
https://msu.zoom.us/j/91685942571 (passcode: 2021EGRS)
Category:
Professional Development
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ETD Deadline Day - SS21 ETD Deadline Day - SS21
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May 12, 2021Date:
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 - 12:00am to 11:55pm
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The deadline for FINAL APPROVAL of an electronic Thesis or Dissertation by the Graduate School is TODAY at 5:00 p.m. To accept a document for publishing on or before the deadline means that the student’s document has been reviewed by a graduate school employee, the document has been determined to be formatted correctly AND all required paperwork has been turned in to the Graduate School PRIOR TO the deadline date and time. Deadline day is not just the day that the document is to be submitted via ProQuest for the first time. It is the day where all of the requirements must be completed. Chances are, if a document is submitted on deadline day for the first time, the document will most likely be accepted for graduation in the next semester.
Students are encouraged to submit their document at least 2 weeks prior to the deadline. As long as the student has successfully defended the thesis or dissertation and has made the corrections that the committee requires, he or she may feel free to submit the document via the ProQuest website.
Students are highly encouraged to read and follow the Thesis and Dissertation information available on the Graduate School’s website at: https://grad.msu.edu/etd. This site gives instructions on formatting, required paperwork, and how to submit to ProQuest.
For Ph.D. students: The student’s GradPlan should be official and be as complete as possible prior to submitting to ProQuest.
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Important Dates
Virtual Lunch and Learn & Best Practices in Teaching Virtual Lunch and Learn & Best Practices in Teaching
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May 12, 2021Date:
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Zoom
In bi-weekly Virtual Lunch and Learn & Best Practices in Teaching gatherings Graduate Teaching Assistants share their knowledge about teaching, teaching and technology tools as well as discuss research of teaching, book chapters relevant to work in an instructional setting. Anyone interested in these topics can join these meetings.
Topic: Rethinking Syllabi for remote and In-person Classes
Syllabi are considered the recipe for success for students. Therefore, it is important to be aware about using clear and inclusive syllabus language to help students of all backgrounds succeed, as well as to communicate expectations and a culture of care.
Facilitated by the GTA Teaching & Learning Community
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://msu.zoom.us/j/732599810Meeting ID: 732 599 810Passcode: GTAsTeach
Category:
Professional Development
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Certificate in College Teaching Institute Certificate in College Teaching Institute
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May 13, 2021Date:
Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Locati on:
TBD
The Graduate School invites you to an intensive progr am that will help fulfill the workshop portion of the requirements for the MSU CCTP. Over the course of two days, featured speakers will discuss te aching with technology, assessing student learning outcomes, creating ef fective learning environments, and developing teaching portfolios for dif ferent kinds of academic institutions. Through a combination of interactiv e group sessions and focused breakouts, you will gain skills in core comp etency areas of the Certification, plan a mentored teaching project, and develop the template for your final teaching portfolio. You will also lea rn about resources available to support your professional development in t eaching from other units at Michigan State, including the Office for Incl usion and Intercultural Initiatives, the Academic Advancement Network and the Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology.
The Certificati on is designed for doctoral students, MMs, MFAs and postdocs preparing t o become faculty members in a college or university. The CCTP culminates i n the preparation of an e-portfolio that will help participants prepare fo r academic job interviews and plan for their professional development as e arly career faculty. Graduate students who successfully complete all requi rements will receive a designation of the Certification on their MSU trans cript; postdocs receive a letter from the provost recognizing their compl etion of the CCTP. Registration is required and participants must attend b oth days of the institute.
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Professional Development
Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) Learning Community Meetings Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) Learning Community Meetings
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May 13, 2021Date:
Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location:
Zoom
The Learning Community is an informal environment where students from varying disciplines can gather, share their research in a 10-minute presentation, or discover that their graduate toils are not unusual. Those in attendance are privy to information regarding fellowships, career opportunities, even summer internships, pertaining to the group. Faculty and assistant deans of The Graduate School are often spotted in the meetings, always receptive to questions and innovative suggestions.
Click Here to register
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Life and Well-Being
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Certificate in College Teaching Institute Certificate in College Teaching Institute
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May 14, 2021Date:
Friday, May 14, 2021 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Location :
TBD
The Graduate School invites you to an intensive program that will help fulfill the workshop portion of the requirements for the M SU CCTP. Over the course of two days, featured speakers will discuss teac hing with technology, assessing student learning outcomes, creating effe ctive learning environments, and developing teaching portfolios for diffe rent kinds of academic institutions. Through a combination of interactive group sessions and focused breakouts, you will gain skills in core compet ency areas of the Certification, plan a mentored teaching project, and d evelop the template for your final teaching portfolio. You will also learn about resources available to support your professional development in tea ching from other units at Michigan State, including the Office for Inclus ion and Intercultural Initiatives, the Academic Advancement Network and t he Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology.
The Certification is designed for doctoral students, MMs, MFAs and postdocs preparing to become faculty members in a college or university. The CCTP culminates in the preparation of an e-portfolio that will help participants prepare for academic job interviews and plan for their professional development as ear ly career faculty. Graduate students who successfully complete all require ments will receive a designation of the Certification on their MSU transcr ipt; postdocs receive a letter from the provost recognizing their complet ion of the CCTP. Registration is required and participants must attend bot h days of the institute.
Category:
Professional Development
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Postdoc Orientation Postdoc Orientation
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May 18, 2021Date:
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Teams
Join the Director of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Aaron Reifler, to meet other postdocs and learn about resources, opportunities and help on topics related to postdoctoral training at MSU. These orientations are held monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
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Important Dates
Life and Well-Being
Professional Development -
Data Ethics in Research Seminar Series Data Ethics in Research Seminar Series
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May 20, 2021Date:
Thursday, May 20, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Zoom
Understanding the role of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) for data analysis
Dr. Alea Fairchild, Department of Marketing, KU Leuven, Belgium
Data protection is no longer just a question of compliance or security in the clinical sector. It has become a strategic issue at the management level of data and project design. The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) exist to represent and protect Article 8 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. My talk will be a basic overview of the scope of application of GDPR and an understanding on the obligations GDPR imposes on processors and/or controllers
Registration can be found here: https://cstat.msu.edu/events
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Professional Development
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Fall 2021 TA Tuition Pool Opens Fall 2021 TA Tuition Pool Opens
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May 21, 2021Date:
Friday, May 21, 2021 - 8:00am
Location:
The Graduate Employees Union and Michigan State University agreed to add 500 additional tuition credits to the tuition waiver benefit for teaching assistants. This additional benefit will be in place for 2019-2023. The Fall tuition pool is available to students appointed as teaching assistants in Fall 2021. Applications are due June 25, 2021 by 5 pm.
Apply at https://grad.msu.edu/tatuitionpool
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Funding
Graduate School Write-In Graduate School Write-In
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May 21, 2021Date:
Friday, May 21, 2021 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location:
Zoom
Graduate School Write-Ins are co-sponsored by the Graduate School and The Writing Center @ MSU. The write-ins are hosted and facilitated to provide writers with an opportunity to write in a shared writing space where other writers are present, and a writing center consultant/staff member is present to provide consultations for writers who would like to have a consultation appointment during the session.
Along with this, the write-ins provide an opportunity for facilitators to promote and share information about upcoming events hosted by the Graduate School, Writing Center, and other campus partners such as the University Outreach and Engagement Office and to provide resources and information that can be used to form graduate writing groups, have writing center appointments or attend workshops (provided by the Graduate School) cater to graduate students based on goals they may share during the write in
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Professional Development
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Virtual Lunch and Learn & Best Practices in Teaching Virtual Lunch and Learn & Best Practices in Teaching
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May 26, 2021Date:
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Zoom
“Recognizing Mental Health Challenges in Students: Using Kognito as a Tool to Start the Conversation”
GTA TCL Lunch and Learn
Addressing mental health is very important for our own well-being. It is also helpful to learn how to acknowledge and recognize students’ mental health challenges to navigate college success and overall personal wellness. For this purpose, we are going to discuss how to use Kognito as a tool to start the conversations about mental health and resources on campus.
Together, we will explore Kognito, an online conversation simulation MSU has adopted. We recommend that you complete the simulation before the session which takes about 40 minutes. Simulation completion is not necessary to join the conversation though. We hope to see many of you there!
Go to https://kognitocampus.com/
Create a New Account
Use Enrollment Key: msuemployee
Follow the on-screen instructions
Choose your simulation and click “LAUNCH”Please Register Here and attend and we will send you slides and other related materials.
Facilitated by the GTA Teaching & Learning Community
Join Zoom Meeting
https://msu.zoom.us/j/732599810 Meeting ID: 732 599 810 Passcode: GTAsTeach
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Professional Development
DEI Town Hall: From Outrage to Action DEI Town Hall: From Outrage to Action
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May 26, 2021Date:
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 5:00pm
Location:
Zoom
We invite all members of the MSU community to attend a DEI Town Hall focusing on concerns of Graduate Students and Postdocs from the APIDA/A community, “From Outrage to Action,” held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 5 pm ET via Zoom Webinar.
The Zoom link is here (ID: 994 2443 8402; Password: 378644), with no registration required.
There is an anonymous form for people to submit comments/questions/concerns in advance of the meeting (access here).
PDF Flyer
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Data Ethics in Research Seminar Series Data Ethics in Research Seminar Series
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May 27, 2021Date:
Thursday, May 27, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location:
Zoom
Good data science practice: moving towards a code of practice for drug development
Dr. Mark Baillie, Novartis, Switzerland
There is growing interest in data science and the challenges that could be solved through its application. The growing interest is in part due to the promise of “extracting value from data”. The pharmaceutical industry is no different in this regard reflected by the advancement and excitement surrounding data science. Data science brings new perspectives, new methods, new skill sets and the wider use of new data modalities. For example, there is a belief that extracting value from data integrated from multiple sources and modalities using advances in statistics, machine learning, informatics and computation can answer fundamental questions. These questions span a variety of themes including: disease understanding (i.e. “precision” medicine, disease endo/pheno-typing, etc.), drug discovery (i.e. new targets and therapies), measurement (i.e. multi-omics, digital biomarkers, software as a medical device, etc.), and drug development (i.e. dose-exposure-response, efficacy, safety, compliance, etc.). By answering these fundamental questions, we can not only increase knowledge and understanding but more importantly inform decision making; accelerating drug and medical device development through data-driven prioritisation, precise measurement, optimised trial design and operational excellence. However, with the promise of data science, there are also a number of obstacles to overcome, especially if data science is to live up to this promise and deliver a positive impact. These obstacles include consensus on a common understanding of the very definition of data science, the relationship between data science and existing fields such as statistics and computing science, what should be involved in the day to day practices of data science, and what is “good” practice. In this talk I will cover some of these issues, with the aim of opening a dialogue on good data science practice in the context of drug development, analogous to guidance such as ICH E8 (International Conference on Harmonisation 2018a) or E9 (International Conference on Harmonisation 2018b).
Registration can be found here: https://cstat.msu.edu/events
Category:
Professional Development
