Category: COGS Events MSU Themed Craft and Connection
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
September 6, 2024
Location:
Chittenden Hall Commons
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
September 6, 2024
Location:
Chittenden Hall Commons
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
September 7, 2024
Come with COGS as we participate in a nature walk with our friends from the Dept. of Forestry! Our hosts are tree experts and will add some fun facts as we enjoy the fresh air! We’ve always wanted to discover the beauty of Baker Woodlot. Now is a great time and we hope you’ll come too!
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
September 9, 2024
Date:
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
Zoom
The MSU AGEP Program is conducting a workshop series that will present NSF GRFP program information and provide structured practice to create competitive GRFP application. The MSU workshop is based on similar workshops at other universities that have resulted in an increase in the number of successful GRFP applications. In the MSU workshop, STEM undergraduate and graduate students will participate in a 5-part series that will include an overview of the GRFP and application process, first-hand advice from GRFP reviewers and recent awardees, and two interactive sessions to review and revise their application documents. The workshop will also provide a timeline and guidance for requesting recommendation letters. In addition to preparing a more competitive GRFP application, workshop participants will gain experience drafting a research outline and conveying their research to broad audiences.
The introductory workshop will provide an overview of the GRFP award and the benefits. In addition, the workshop will provide a hands-on personal statement writing opportunity for preparation for fellowship applications.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/MSUGRFP24
Category:
Funding
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
September 10, 2024
Date:
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
Zoom
The MSU AGEP Program is conducting a workshop series that will present NSF GRFP program information and provide structured practice to create competitive GRFP application. The MSU workshop is based on similar workshops at other universities that have resulted in an increase in the number of successful GRFP applications. In the MSU workshop, STEM undergraduate and graduate students will participate in a 5-part series that will include an overview of the GRFP and application process, first-hand advice from GRFP reviewers and recent awardees, and two interactive sessions to review and revise their application documents. The workshop will also provide a timeline and guidance for requesting recommendation letters. In addition to preparing a more competitive GRFP application, workshop participants will gain experience drafting a research outline and conveying their research to broad audiences.
The introductory workshop will go into more detail about the GRFP award, and the required application documents. In addition, the workshop will walk through the application timeline, how to request letters of recommendation, advice for the research statement, and practice activities to prepare the participants to start their GRFP application. The panel will be live-streamed to participating universities.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/MSUGRFP24
Category:
Funding
9:00 am – 10:30 am
September 12, 2024
Location:
Horticulture Gardens
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
September 17, 2024
Date:
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Location:
Zoom
The MSU AGEP Program is conducting a workshop series that will present NSF GRFP program information and provide structured practice to create competitive GRFP application. The MSU workshop is based on similar workshops at other universities that have resulted in an increase in the number of successful GRFP applications. In the MSU workshop, STEM undergraduate and graduate students will participate in a 5-part series that will include an overview of the GRFP and application process, first-hand advice from GRFP reviewers and recent awardees, and two interactive sessions to review and revise their application documents. The workshop will also provide a timeline and guidance for requesting recommendation letters. In addition to preparing a more competitive GRFP application, workshop participants will gain experience drafting a research outline and conveying their research to broad audiences.
The third workshop in this series will be a panel of current GRFP Fellows and recent GRFP reviewers. The panelists will share their advice on what makes competitive applications and answer questions. The panel will cover all aspects of the application but will pay particular attention to the personal statement of the application package. The panel will be live-streamed to participating universities.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/MSUGRFP24
Category:
Funding
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
September 23, 2024
Date:
Monday, September 23, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Location:
Virtual
It is never too early to start thinking about and planning for your future career. The pursuit of a graduate degree affords you the opportunity to gain important knowledge in your area of expertise, but it can also be a time when you develop powerful skills in teaching, leadership, communication, and other skills that will enhance your ability to be successful in any career or field.
In this session, we will highlight some of the programs and opportunities that are available to you as an MSU graduate student and introduce you to a framework to help you think about how to identify your career goals and design your graduate experience so that you can achieve them.
Presented by Associate Dean Rique Campa, Dr. Julie Rojewski-Wilson, and Dr. Stefanie Baier.
This workshop is fully virutal. Zoom information will be sent closer to the date of the event.
Registration is open.
Category:
Professional Development
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
September 24, 2024
Date:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location:
In-person - Chittenden Hall 110
It is never too early to start thinking about and planning for your future career. The pursuit of a graduate degree affords you the opportunity to gain important knowledge in your area of expertise, but it can also be a time when you develop powerful skills in teaching, leadership, communication, and other skills that will enhance your ability to be successful in any career or field.
In this session, we will highlight some of the programs and opportunities that are available to you as an MSU graduate student and introduce you to a framework to help you think about how to identify your career goals and design your graduate experience so that you can achieve them.
Presented by Associate Dean Rique Campa, Dr. Julie Rojewski-Wilson, and Dr. Stefanie Baier.
This session is in person only.
Registration is open. This session is limited to 45 attendees.
Category:
Professional Development
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
September 24, 2024
Date:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
Zoom
The MSU AGEP Program is conducting a workshop series that will present NSF GRFP program information and provide structured practice to create competitive GRFP application. The MSU workshop is based on similar workshops at other universities that have resulted in an increase in the number of successful GRFP applications. In the MSU workshop, STEM undergraduate and graduate students will participate in a 5-part series that will include an overview of the GRFP and application process, first-hand advice from GRFP reviewers and recent awardees, and two interactive sessions to review and revise their application documents. The workshop will also provide a timeline and guidance for requesting recommendation letters. In addition to preparing a more competitive GRFP application, workshop participants will gain experience drafting a research outline and conveying their research to broad audiences.
The fourth and fifth workshops will be an opportunity for workshop participants get feedback on their research statement and personal statements from fellow participants. Workshop facilitators will start each session with an overview of how to review an application and reminders of the review criteria. Workshop participants will then be free to review and provide feedback to each other. These sessions will not be live-streamed.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/MSUGRFP24
Category:
Funding
9:00 am – 10:00 am
September 25, 2024
Location:
(TBD)
9:00 am – 10:00 am
September 27, 2024
Please register to attend (encouraged, not required): REGISTRATION
Join us for a fun and informative look at the bounty of resources offered on 2-West, MSU Main Library! We’ll gather first in the Digital Scholarship Lab and meet our hosts. We’ll then get an up-close, interactive tour of the following stations:
✔️360 Room & Virtual Reality (VR) Room at the DSL
✔️Digital Multimedia Center
✔️Makecentral – Book Publishing, Poster Printing, Passport Services…
✔️Makerspace – 3D Printing, Laser cutting, Lending Tech, and more!
Afterwards, feel free to explore any of the labs or areas on your own or make a 1-1 appointment for consultation with Library staff if you like!
September 28, 2024
Time: TBA *Starts 3 hours prior to kickoff
Celebrate Spartan Spirit with your fellow graduate & professional students! Free for grad & professional students and their accompanied guests. We’ll have food and soft drinks, games and music to enjoy. Come and experience an iconic MSU Game Day with friends! Hosted by COGS and our friends at the Graduate School/GREAT!