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ComSciCon Application Deadline Extended to June 7th!

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Grad students: Want to learn how to communicate your science more effectively? Network with fellow grads and peers? (See website: https://comscicon.com/comscicon-michigan-2021)

The deadline has for applications for the fourth annual Communicating Science Conference for Graduate Students and Postdocs (ComSciCon) in the Michigan and Pennsylvania region has been extended to 11:59pm EDT on June 7th, 2021. The application consists of only a few short answer questions, outlined at https://comscicon.com/comscicon-michigan-2021-application.

We’re getting together an excellent set of programming for participants including (but not limited to) panels on science policy, workshops on science illustration and publication, and of course our keynote from Dr. Mónica Feliú-Mójer on principles and strategies of culturally relevant science communication!

ComSciCon-MI 2021 will be held over three mornings August 20th-22nd, 2021. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email us (michigan@comscicon.org) or find us on Twitter (@ComSciConMI)! Additional information can also be found on our website.

Apply today so you don’t miss this great conference!

ComSciCon-MI 2021 is organized by graduate students at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, and Carnegie Mellon University. We are grateful for contributions from the following sponsors, without whom we couldn’t offer this workshop:

University of Michigan (UM): Life Science Institute, Industrial & Operations Engineering, Chemistry Department

Michigan State University (MSU): Department of Entomology, Institute for Integrative Toxicology, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, BEACON, Office of Research and Innovation, Council of Graduate Students

Wayne State University (WSU): Department of Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU): College of Science, Biological Science Department

APIDA/A DEI Town Hall Scheduled for May 26th

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All members of the MSU community are invited 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).

Flyer available here.

MSU Graduate Students Fundraise for COVID-19 Relief in India

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MSU Inidan Student Organization and Indian graduate students from various departments and colleges along with alumni at Michigan State University (MSU) have come together to raise awareness and support for the Covid-19 crisis happening right now in India. They have created a fundraiser to support the great work of five reputable non-profits, whose staff and volunteers are risking their lives to help Covid 19 patients and communities affected by the crisis.

Any donation amount is welcomed and will help support families and communities ravaged by the ongoing pandemic.

For more details of the organizations that we are supporting and payment link to the fundraiser, please visit – https://gofund.me/7b8b7bbc

ComSciCon – Sign up Now for 2021 Virtual Conference

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This annual workshop series is organized by graduate students, for graduate students, and is focused on science communication skills.  The goal is to empower future leaders in technical communication to share the results from research in their field to broad and diverse audiences, not just practitioners in their fields. ComScicon-MI is organized by graduate students at MSU, University of Michigan, Wayne State University and Carnegie Mellon University. Apply here to participate.

Graduate Women In Science Announces Conference, June 10-12, 2021

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The local mid-Michigan chapter of Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) is proud to be hosting the 99th annual GWIS National Conference at MSU from June 10th-12th this year!

The 2021 Conference theme is “Yes, I Do Belong in Science” and will be offering a slate of keynote presentations and workshops exploring diversity and inclusion in STEM. Registration is now LIVE! Please note, you do NOT need to be a member of GWIS to participate and attend!

Highlights of this year’s conference include:

  • Keynote addresses by Dr. Mika Handlesman and Dr. Erika Tatiana Camacho.
  • Workshops that seek to develop professional skills like writing and facilitate important conversations about diversity and inclusion in STEM.
  • Opportunities to present scholarly work in our round of lightning talks or our virtual poster session.
  • Virtual social events to connect participants with each other and members of GWIS in chapters across the country!

 

For more information, please check out GWIS website or refer to the official conference announcement (attached). Please contact midmichigan@gwis.org if you have any questions.

Destress for Success Events- April 18-21

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Carnival Games, Sunday, April 18 at 7:00 PM

De-stress before finals and take a study break by playing fun virtual games!

Zoom Link:   https://msu.zoom.us/s/99398290568

Meeting ID:  993 9829 0568    Password:  COS21

 

WikiRun Night, Tuesday, April 20 at 6:00 PM

Come join us for a WikiRun Night where you and fellow students will try to race from one word to another on Wikipedia to see who can get there the fastest!

Zoom Link:   https://msu.zoom.us/j/99832402395

Meeting ID: 998 3240 2395    Password: COS21

 

A Moment to Breathe, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Join us for a short period of grounding exercises and guided meditation. Clear your mind before tackling your next project and give yourself a chance to rest among supportive peers!

Zoom Link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/93686553746

Meeting ID:  936 8655 3746    Password: COS21

MSU Radio Tax Referendum passes, supports #1 rated College Radio Station

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The MSU Student tax referendum has passed the radio tax, supporting Impact Radio. Impact radio has just been selected as the 2021 Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation and BMI College Radio Station of the Year.

Press Release Below:

2021-04-07 Press Release - Impact 89FM is the College Radio Station of the Year

PLEASE VOTE – Student Referendums are Open March 29-April 4th

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Starting now and through April 4th, MSU Referendums are open for voting. Go to:  http://studentelections.msu.edu. All students can weigh in on renewing the $3.00 tax supporting Impact Radio. Impact 89 supports popular student-centered initiatives, such as The Sci-Files on Impact 89 FM  a graduate student-run podcast that highlights grad student research.  If you reside in a University Apartment, you can also vote on a referendum for University Apartment Council of Residents https://uacor.msu.edu/
For more information, visit: helpandfaq
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