{"672344":{"#nid":"672344","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Joy O. Olabisi joins the Office of Graduate Education as Assistant Vice Provost for Graduate Education, Executive Director of Graduate Admissions","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Office of Graduate Education welcomes Joy O. Olabisi as the new assistant vice provost for graduate education and executive director of graduate admissions, effective Feb. 1, 2024. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPrior to accepting this position at Georgia Tech, Olabisi served as an associate professor of management at the Saunders College of Business at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), where she was also appointed director of the M.S. and B.S. in Global Supply Chain Management and the B.S. in Global Business programs. While at RIT, Olabisi taught courses in organizational behavior, high-performance teams, and negotiations.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cspan\u003EDuring her time at RIT, Olabisi served on several college and institute-wide committees as an active participant in developing and implementing policies for faculty and students, including serving as a faculty senator, African American Latin American and Native American faculty advisory council member, as well as on the Women of Color advisory board. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOlabisi\u2019s research interests focus on organizational learning, knowledge management, and community-oriented entrepreneurship within emerging markets, with an emphasis on embeddedness and networks.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cspan\u003EOlabisi is an Honor Roll for Responsible Research in Business and Management award recipient as well as a member of the Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network, where she received a grant to study post-pandemic immigrant entrepreneurial activity. She is passionate about mentoring and empowering students to access educational and workforce opportunities, and in her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA fellow Tech alumnus, Olabisi received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech. She then earned her Master of Science in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, where she later earned her Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering.\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EI am thrilled to return to Georgia Tech in this role and to contribute to advancing the missions of both\u0026nbsp;the university and the Office of Graduate Education,\u0022 said Olabisi. \u0022I look forward to collaborating with the OGE team and engaging\u0026nbsp;with students, faculty, and other community members to build connections that not only improve the processes of graduate admissions and enrollment but also support graduate students throughout their academic endeavors.\u0022\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Office of Graduate Education is focused on continuing to enhance the graduate education experience while promoting inclusion, access, support, and success for all students. 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CRIDC is also a professional development event designed to equip graduate students with the skillsets needed to thrive in the constantly evolving career market.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERead on to hear from two previous CRIDC Poster Competition winners as they reflect on their experiences in presenting their research at CRIDC and how their participation helped elevate their presentation and communication skills.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESonia Bhattacharya is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate from the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Sonia has participated in CRIDC\u2019s poster competition every year since 2019 (except for 2020). All her past research submissions were within the technical research category. Last year, Sonia shared her work on vaccine development that aids in the discovery of diagnostic reagents to detect SARS-COV-2 variants, through Georgia Tech\u2019s lab collaboration with the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Last year, she won the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry Award. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETania Evans is a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate from the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Last year, Tania presented her research on energy-efficient gas separations and chemical processes, which, when applied in industry, would be useful to help manage energy use. Her research earned her the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research Award.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat made you participate in last year\u2019s CRIDC Poster Competition?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESonia:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0022I have been interested in public health, and I realized that along with enjoying the intellectual challenges of my research, I wanted to improve communicating my science with the general audience. I found that CRIDC provided a great platform to do just that!\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETania:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0022I really like presenting my research. The motivation behind my research isn\u2019t obvious to people who don\u2019t typically work in my field. CRIDC was a good opportunity to present my research to people outside of my field. It was a lot less pressure and more fun to present to a general audience for a change.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOn preparing your presentation:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESonia:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cI spent lots of time in the Finn Lab prepping. I prepared my poster in small increments over a two-week span, prior to last year\u2019s competition. It is an amusing realization, every time, that it seems relatively easy to fill up the poster space. But it is challenging to fill up the poster space well, with the right amount of information.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen asked about reaching out to advisors, professors, and peers for help or assistance, Sonia replied that she \u201cdefinitely ran various versions of her poster through lab mates for a \u2018sanity check.\u2019 \u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETania:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cIt took me a couple of hours to make my poster, but that is because I\u2019ve had five years\u2019 worth of data to pull from to make understanding my research easy to a non-technical person. I made figures that I felt were more easily digestible to non-engineers and presented the infographics I created with my lab mates.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOn the overall CRIDC Competition experience:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESonia\u003C\/strong\u003E: \u201cIt was very engaging to interact with fellow Ph.D. students while sharing our research. CRIDC provides a great platform to uncover the variety and depth of research performed here at Tech. For every year that I presented (in the competition), I learned more and improved more.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETania\u003C\/strong\u003E: \u201cI participated in the career fair and attended a few of the panels held last year. I found the panels interesting and inspiring in continuing my research. It was a great opportunity to practice communicating your research and to learn more about other research that is being done within the Georgia Tech community.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReflections after winning the poster competition:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESonia\u003C\/strong\u003E: \u201cI was very excited to win travel awards in 2021 and 2022. The travel awards were tremendously helpful, which helped cover the cost for me to attend the 2022 Keystone Conference on Progress in Vaccine Development Against Infectious Diseases, which was held in Colorado.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETania:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cSince winning the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research Award, I was able to attend the International Conference on the Fundamentals of Adsorption (FOA), which is a leading conference in my field of study. I plan to participate in other poster competitions, as well.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEvery year, CRIDC Poster Competition winners receive travel grants, ranging in value from $1,000-$2,000, that can be used to cover expenses related to research trips or travel to other conferences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdvice to first-time competitors:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETania:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cTalk about your research to your non-academic friends often. Talk to your parents. 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It is also the month when the air is filled with a different kind of passion\u2014the love for research. Next year marks the 15th annual Career, Research, Innovation, and Development Conference (CRIDC) at Georgia Tech. CRIDC is the product of a collaboration between the Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA) and the Office of Graduate Education. CRIDC is a professional development event designed to equip on-campus and online graduate students of all degree types with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in the constantly evolving job market. CRIDC helps prepare the next generation of technology leaders by inspiring discussion and collaboration among students and industry experts and connecting graduate students with professionals in research, industry, consulting, government, nonprofits, and entrepreneurship.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter dedicating countless hours to labs and research endeavors, students consider CRIDC a valuable opportunity to communicate their research to a non-technical audience. One highly anticipated segment of the conference is the poster competition, that provides\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; a unique opportunity to refine their communication skills by presenting their research to non-technical audiences. Beyond the intrinsic value of sharing their work, winners stand a chance to receive travel grants, ranging from $500 to $2,000, that can be used to cover expenses for research-related travel. Last year, the competition distributed a substantial $43,000 worth of research travel grants to deserving winners.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;The Conference extends beyond a poster competition and features the Innovation Competition that is sponsored by VentureLab of Georgia Tech\u2019s Office of Commercialization. The Innovation Competition is open to all graduate students who attend the Atlanta campus and are participating in the in-person CRIDC conference, whose research has the potential for market applications. The winner of the Innovation Competition will receive $1000 and an invitation to participate in Startup Launch, a summer program providing commercialization training, support, and funding to GT research teams. Two runners-up will each receive $500 prizes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECRIDC also includes a networking luncheon and career panels, offering attendees the chance to connect with professionals in various fields and gain insights into potential career paths. CRIDC is more than just a conference; It is an immersive professional development experience that enables students to showcase, explore, and connect for a future rich in possibilities. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHaden Boone, president of the Graduate Student Government Association, expresses the organization\u0027s continued commitment to the growth of graduate students. \u201cWe\u0027ve built a strong partnership with the Office of Graduate Education over the past year, and we\u2019re excited to see it come to fruition at CRIDC,\u201d he said.\u0026nbsp; \u201cThere are some great opportunities for academic and professional development being offered at CRIDC this year, and I\u2019m excited invite the graduate student community to take full advantage of them.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDaamini Visaalaakshi serves as the vice president of Professional Development and the chair of CRIDC. She said, \u201cThe event, much like fine wine, matures gracefully with each passing year. With a diverse set of graduate participants, this year, our primary focus is enhancing accessibility for our online student community. We\u0027ve thoughtfully curated both panel sessions and panelists, aiming to equip graduate students with the essential tools for evolving career trajectories and skills. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team is diligently working to bring this event to fruition through meticulous planning. As a completely student-run initiative, we don\u0027t just encourage your presence; we eagerly anticipate it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECRIDC takes place on Wednesday, February 8, 2024, in the Exhibition Hall, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. This free event is intended for Georgia Tech graduate students but is open to the entire GT community.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERegistration is now open for the CRIDC 2024 Poster Competition!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnline and in -person students are encouraged to participate. Registration is open until Friday, January 12, 2024, 11:59 p.m. For more information and to register visit: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/cridc\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/cridc\u003C\/a\u003E .\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Registration is now open for the CRIDC 2024 Poster Competition! Online and in-person students are encouraged to participate. Registration is open until 1:59 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024."}],"uid":"36363","created_gmt":"2023-12-06 18:34:36","changed_gmt":"2024-01-03 15:01:08","author":"Brittani Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-12-06T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-12-06T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"666044":{"id":"666044","type":"image","title":"CRIDC 2023 poster competition ","body":null,"created":"1677063533","gmt_created":"2023-02-22 10:58:53","changed":"1677063533","gmt_changed":"2023-02-22 10:58:53","alt":"","file":{"fid":"251870","name":"DSC_0223.JPG","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DSC_0223.JPG","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/DSC_0223.JPG","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":419086,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/DSC_0223.JPG?itok=Znq0tMmS"}}},"media_ids":["666044"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/cridc","title":""}],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"171830","name":"cridc"},{"id":"50401","name":"poster competition"},{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"},{"id":"15156","name":"graduate education"},{"id":"2248","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about CRIDC, please email the Graduate Student Government Association\u0027s professional development team | grad.prodev@sga.edu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brittani.hill@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"671665":{"#nid":"671665","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Chih Award Winner\u0027s Research Enhances Fairness in Machine Learning","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFair treatment for all. Hantian Zhang, Ph.D. Computer Science student, is working on a machine learning model that creates a more just society. Zhang\u2019s machine learning model, OmniFair, advocates for consistent treatment across diverse demographic groups.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECreating an Unbiased Computer Algorithm\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EZhang\u2019s OmniFair paper was published in SIGMOD 2021, a top-tier conference in data management. OmniFair distinguishes itself by featuring a declarative interface that empowers users to define specific group fairness constraints. Subsequently, Zhang developed iFlipper, a pioneering system that optimizes for individual fairness in machine learning, which was presented in SIGMOD 2023.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs machine learning models become more deeply integrated into our decision-making process, my research endeavors to foster a more just society,\u201d said Zhang. \u201cBe refining these models to be more fair, we diminish the potential biases, especially against minority groups, ensuring a fairer treatment for all.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Zhang, more and more decisions are made by computer algorithms instead of by a human. His research can be used by companies to ensure that their model is fair.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cPeople should be treated equally regardless of their race, gender, and sexual orientation,\u201d said Zhang. \u201cI feel the importance to make sure that machines are making fair decisions. We talked to Walmart about using our algorithm in their platform to improve fairness of machine learning models used in the platform, which could potentially benefit millions of vendors and customers.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EChih Award Funds Encourages Research Initiatives\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EZhang\u2019s published works earned a Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication award.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EZhang is one of four graduate students awarded the 2023 Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication. Congratulations to the following 2023 Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication award recipients: Andr\u00e9s-Felipe Castro M\u00e9ndez, Dongsuk Sung, Hantian Zhang, and Vanessa Oguamanam.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach awardee receives $2,500 to pursue their research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt is a great honor to receive the award,\u201d said Zhang. \u201cI am very grateful for Dr. Sam Chih and the award committee. It confirms that my research is interesting and meaningful. It also encourages me to keep working on my research and produce more impactful outcomes.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Foundation awards graduate students whose research publication(s) reflect invention and innovation for the betterment of society.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EPh.D. Computer Science Student, Hantian Zhang, is working on a machine learning model that advocates for consistent treatment across diverse demographic groups.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Ph.D. Computer Science Student, Hantian Zhang, is working on a machine learning model that advocates for consistent treatment across diverse demographic groups.\u00a0"}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2023-12-20 16:38:29","changed_gmt":"2023-12-22 16:25:12","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-12-20T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-12-20T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672628":{"id":"672628","type":"image","title":"Hantian-Zhang","body":null,"created":"1703090386","gmt_created":"2023-12-20 16:39:46","changed":"1703090386","gmt_changed":"2023-12-20 16:39:46","alt":"Hantian Zhang","file":{"fid":"255903","name":"Hantian_photo[9].jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/12\/20\/Hantian_photo%5B9%5D.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/12\/20\/Hantian_photo%5B9%5D.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":152747,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/12\/20\/Hantian_photo%5B9%5D.jpg?itok=T9Gt6e94"}}},"media_ids":["672628"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/news\/phd-students-earn-chih-graduate-student-research-publication-award","title":"Ph.D. Students Earn Chih Graduate Student Research Publication Award"},{"url":"https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/news\/phd-student-addresses-climate-change-pending-patented-invention","title":"Ph.D. Student Addresses Climate Change with Pending Patented Invention"},{"url":"https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/news\/phd-student-looks-brain-temperature-marker-health","title":"Ph.D. Student Looks to Brain Temperature as Marker of Health"}],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"193157","name":"Student Honors and Achievements"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESara Franc\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOffice of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:sara.franc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Esara.franc@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"671575":{"#nid":"671575","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Ph.D. Computer Science Student Combats Mental Health Inequities","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EJuggling the challenges of new motherhood along with racial and gender stressors requires a unique solution. Ph.D. in Computer Science student, Vanessa Oguamanam, is working on just that.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022In the United States, a pressing concern is the mental health of new mothers,\u0022 said Oguamanam.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Oguamanam, innovation is essential to support emotional and psychological wellness during pregnancy and childbirth, particularly for those most vulnerable to poor mental health, such as racially minoritized women.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I plan to develop a digital health system to address mental health disparities experienced by racially-minoritized women during pregnancy,\u0022 said Oguamanam.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EDeveloping a Nuanced Approach to Digital Solutions\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Oguamanam, racially-minoritized women, especially U.S. Black women, face higher rates of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and lifetime stress compared with their white counterparts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cDespite these challenges, Black women underutilize mental health services due to barriers including stigma, financial constraints, limited access, and culturally appropriate care,\u201d said Oguamanam. \u201cWhile mobile applications show promise in increasing access to mental health services, existing systems often fail to address the cultural context and drivers of mental health inequities faced by Black women.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EInsights from National Study\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOguamanam conducted a nationwide survey study investigating how perinatal Black women utilize existing technology to manage their mental health. She presented her findings at the 2023 CHI Conference in her published paper, \u201cAn Intersectional Look at Use of and Satisfaction with Digital Mental Health Platforms: A Survey of Perinatal Black Women.\u201d \u003Cstrong\u003EHer study revealed that 88.1% of perinatal Black women utilize digital platforms for mental health support.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese insights underscore the importance of nuanced approaches to digital interventions that can accommodate the unique needs and perspectives of women with particular intersectional experiences and identities. They highlight the significance of designing interventions that effectively understand, celebrate, and cater to the experiences of marginalized groups and people of color.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EChih Award Funds Assist in Bringing Dissertation to Life\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOguamanam\u2019s published work earned a Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication award. The Foundation awards graduate students whose research publication(s) reflect invention and innovation for the betterment of society. Each awardee receives $2,500 to pursue their research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EFunding and Project Overview\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy proposed work involves designing, developing, and evaluating a culturally targeted mobile app to support perinatal Black women in managing stress and building resilience against mental health challenges related to racial and gender-based stressors,\u201d said Oguamanam. \u201cThrough my research, I aim to provide technology design guidelines that enhance mental health equity, strengthen digital mental health platforms for vulnerable populations, and enable equitable access to mental health resources for all individuals, regardless of their background.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOguamanam is one of four graduate students awarded the 2023 Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication. 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However, it has been reported that the core body temperature and the brain temperature can be different after certain injuries, diseases, or strokes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe goal of Sung\u2019s dissertation is to develop a method to predict brain temperature in an efficient and effective way. He developed a computational model that is both non-invasive and uses patient-specific data.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cUltimately, my research on computational model-based brain thermometry will potentially improve decisions from doctors and providing better patient outcomes, particularly in brain-based diseases or injuries, enabling longer and healthier lives,\u201d said Sung.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESung\u2019s research titled, \u201cComparisons of healthy human brain temperature predicted from biophysical modeling and measured with whole brain MR thermometry,\u201d was published in Scientific Reports and recently earned a Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication award.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESung is one of four graduate students awarded the 2023 Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication. Congratulations to the following 2023 Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication award recipients: Andr\u00e9s-Felipe Castro M\u00e9ndez, Dongsuk Sung, Hantian Zhang, and Vanessa Oguamanam.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach awardee receives $2,500 to pursue their research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis award will provide me with more opportunities for me to explore deeply into this topic and introduce this topic to general audiences,\u201d said Sung. \u201cI\u2019m really grateful for receiving this award so that I can confidently keep pursuing the biomedical research using medical imaging.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDongsuk Sung\u0027s research and published work in studying brain temperature earned a Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication award.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Dongsuk Sung\u0027s research and published work in studying brain temperature earned a Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication award. 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After living on campus for some time, many students seek a greater sense of independence and responsibility by moving off campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA common problem for students considering off-campus housing is finding the best place to live. Not everyone has the luxury of choosing from several great neighborhoods, but Tech students do. Regardless of which corner of the city you choose, be sure to weigh all of your options. There are many factors to consider, including roommates, utilities, monthly expenses, commute times, and parking fees.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDifferent areas will offer different benefits, but there are a few places worth investigating if you\u2019re apartment hunting. Make sure you tour the entire property, and drive around the area at different times to see what it\u2019s like early in the morning and late at night. Don\u2019t settle on a place solely for its price and make safety and well-being top priorities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003EStudent-oriented apartments\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany apartment complexes close to campus are either partially or specifically for student living. Besides proximity, these places have the benefit of allowing residents to live among other students and sign individual leases while still sharing a space. A few popular options, which are not approved housing or endorsed housing by Georgia Tech, include:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/thestandardatlanta.landmark-properties.com\/\u0022\u003EThe Standard\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.squareonfifth.com\/\u0022\u003ESquare on Fifth\u003C\/a\u003E (SQ5)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/themarkatlanta.landmark-properties.com\/\u0022\u003EThe Mark\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/uhmidtown.com\/\u0022\u003EUHouse\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hereinatl.com\/\u0022\u003EHere Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ariumliving.com\/atlanta\/west-midtown\/935m-by-arium\/\u0022\u003E935M\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003ENeighborhoods close to campus\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHome Park\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;The closest neighborhood north of campus, Home Park is known for its large student population and affordable living. While it doesn\u2019t offer much in the way of restaurants or shops, one can\u2019t overlook the fact that it is home to Antico Pizza and Sublime Doughnuts, both favorites among students. Furthermore, it is close to Atlantic Station and Howell Mill Road, two vibrant commercial districts. If you\u2019re on campus after dark, you can get a ride home from the Stingerette through the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pts.gatech.edu\/shuttles\/stingerette\/\u0022\u003ESafe Ride Home program\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;Antico (1093 Hemphill Ave. NW), Sublime Doughnuts (535 10th Street NW), Firehouse Subs (537 10th Street NW), Tannour Mediterranean Grill (398 14th Street NW).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/homepark.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/homepark.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDowntown and Centennial Place Apartments\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Many students choose to live in Centennial Place because of its proximity to campus. Residents can easily walk or bike there, or to the bus stop at North Avenue Apartments, and the North Avenue MARTA station is nearby to get to other places in the city.\u0026nbsp;Tech students will be in good company with students from Georgia State University, whose campus buildings dot the downtown area. For those who want to take advantage of attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, or State Farm Arena, downtown makes it convenient to do so.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;Georgia Aquarium (225 Baker Street NW), World of Coca-Cola (121 Baker Street NW), CNN Center (190 Marietta Street NW), Skyview Atlanta (168 Luckie Street NW)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsites:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantadowntown.com\/living\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.atlantadowntown.com\/living\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMidtown\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech is in Midtown Atlanta, and it is relatively walkable to campus. Midtown is home to families, young couples, singles, and students alike. If you\u2019re a runner, you\u2019ll benefit from the proximity of Piedmont Park and its abundance of trails, including the BeltLine, which runs right along the park and through Ponce City Market. Midtown is also a good option for those who don\u2019t own a car, since it\u2019s close to MARTA, campus, and options for groceries and the like. Midtown has both apartment complexes (such as\u0026nbsp;Marq on Ponce, Biltmore at\u0026nbsp;Midtown, and\u0026nbsp;Piedmont Park) as well as many apartments rented by smaller landlords (which are generally less expensive) for those not as particular about amenities. If you spend a lot of time in Tech Square, Midtown could be more convenient than living farther west, and apartment complexes on the border between Midtown and Tech Square include SQ5, UHouse, and The Standard at Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;Fox Theatre (660 Peachtree Street NE), Woodruff\u0027s Art Center (1280 Peachtree Street NE), Publix (950 W. Peachtree Street NW), Ponce City Market (675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE), Atlanta Botanical Garden (1345 Piedmont Ave. NE), BeltLine access, MARTA access.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/midtownatlanta.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/midtownatlanta.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWestside\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Atlanta\u2019s Westside offers a handful of apartment complexes and small homes, both of which are ideal for students. The area is rapidly developing, with new restaurants and niche shops springing up on every corner. Though a boon to residents\u2019 social lives, it also means increasing prices. The commute from Marietta Street is easier than ever on foot and bike thanks to the Path Parkway.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;Ormsby\u2019s (1170 Howell Mill Road),\u0026nbsp;West Egg (1100 Howell Mill Road).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/westsidepd.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/westsideprovisions.com\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAtlantic Station\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Though Atlantic Station can be pricier than other off-campus options, it\u2019s really close to campus and offers other benefits. Residents are within walking distance of the outdoor shopping mall, IKEA, movie festivals, an 18-screen movie theater, weekend sidewalk markets, and restaurants. Stinger buses travel to the south side of Atlantic Station \u2014 though not as frequently as they do on campus \u2014 providing a solid transportation option in a pinch.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;Regal Cinemas 18 (261 19th Street NW), Target (375 18th Street), California Pizza Kitchen (264 19th Street NW), IKEA (441 16th Street NW).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlanticstation.com\/\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.atlanticstation.com\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVirginia Highland\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Just past Midtown to the east, many students frequent the Highlands for its restaurants, bars, and shops. The Highland is known for attracting twenty-somethings and offering lower rents. Though it will take a car, bike, or long walk to MARTA to get to campus, it offers plenty of entertainment options within walking distance. It\u0027s also home to multiple coffee shops for those who prefer such venues for studying.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;DBA Barbecue\u0026nbsp;(1190 N Highland Ave.),\u0026nbsp;Fontaine\u0027s Oyster House (1026 N Highland Ave. NE), La Tavola (992 Virginia Ave. NE), Paolo\u0027s Gelato (1025 Virginia Ave. NE),\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.virginiahighland.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/virginiahighlanddistrict.com\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuckhead\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Buckhead is an uptown district within the city of Atlanta, comprising over 100,000 residents. It is an upscale residential and commercial district with internationally renowned shopping and dining. Located approximately six miles (or just over nine kilometers) from Georgia Tech, Buckhead is a little farther from campus than other neighborhoods and thus requires using public transportation (MARTA) or a car. Buckhead features shopping centers and malls, hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, and high-rise office buildings and condominiums.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;Le Colonial (3035 Peachtree Road NE), Lenox Square Mall (3393 Peachtree Road NE), Phipps Plaza (3500 Peachtree Road NE), Eclipse di Luna (764 Miami Circle).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.buckheadvillagedistrict.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.buckheadvillagedistrict.com\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVinings\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;This unincorporated \u0022village\u0022 is more common to families and younger working couples, making it quieter and more expensive. The nightlife may not be as exhilarating, but the area offers its own social scene with plenty of restaurants, shops, and parks to explore. It\u0027s not uncommon to find excellent festivals and fairs on the weekends.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;Cumberland Mall (2860 Cumberland Mall SE), South City Kitchen (1675 Cumberland Parkway), Mellow Mushroom (2950 New Paces Ferry Road), Bowl Lab (3621 Vinings Slope SE).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vinings.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/vinings.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch6\u003EDuring your search, ask yourself these questions:\u003C\/h6\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHow much is the monthly rent? Is a deposit required?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAre furniture and utilities (including Wi-Fi) part of the rent?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIs parking available\u0026nbsp;and at what cost?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhat\u2019s the distance to campus and\/or work?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHow long is the lease?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIs it an individual or group lease?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECan you view a model apartment and take a tour before committing?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDo you know someone who has lived there?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAre pets allowed?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDoes the complex provide a roommate-matching service?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhat is the maintenance and repairs policy?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIs there a policy for guest parking and staying overnight?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIs the landlord easily accessible if something goes wrong?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA brief overview of the places students can live in the Atlanta area.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A brief overview of the places students can live in the Atlanta area."}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2022-04-20 14:20:14","changed_gmt":"2023-11-28 18:05:18","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2012-03-23T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2012-03-23T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"},{"id":"1506","name":"faculty"},{"id":"69901","name":"Postdocs"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:kristen.bailey@comm.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKristen Bailey\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"668620":{"#nid":"668620","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Graduate Student and Advisor Pair Awarded HHMI Gilliam Fellowship","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor the second consecutive year, a Georgia Tech student and their advisor have been awarded a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study. Autumn Peterson, a Ph.D. student in biology, will receive $53,000 per year for up to three years for dissertation research. Peterson\u2019s advisor, William Ratcliff, will participate in activities that address challenges to diversity and inclusion at the graduate level.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cReceiving the HHMI Gilliam award will allow me to conduct innovative research while building leadership and mentorship skills\u2013all attributes that are necessary to become a better scientist,\u201d said Peterson. \u201cUltimately, this will help me prepare for a career in academia as a professor.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHHMI awards student-advisor pairs based on the student\u2019s potential for scientific leadership and the advisor\u2019s commitment to a culture of inclusion in academia. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThrough my academic journey at Virginia Tech, University of Kansas, and Georgia Tech, I have had wonderful mentors and colleagues, but I have had few Black faculty role models,\u201d said Peterson. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t until I worked with Brian Atkinson, an African American professor at the University of Kansas, that I even considered becoming a professor. That research experience put me on a path that led directly to Tech and underscored my commitment to outreach broadening participation in science. I am looking forward to being a part of the HHMI community and fostering leadership and mentorship skills that will help me succeed in my career in academia so I can be a role model for future generations of students.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe program awards grants to dissertation advisors and encourages the grantee institution and the advisor to facilitate institutional changes to create environments that advance diversity and inclusion. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs an advisor, I\u2019m delighted to see Autumn\u2019s work and leadership recognized this way,\u201d said Ratcliff, an associate professor in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/biosciences.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Biological Sciences\u003C\/a\u003E and co-director of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Quantitative Biosciences at Georgia Tech. \u201cThis fellowship is also a huge opportunity for us to do cool science, become better scientists and mentors, and work to improve diversity and inclusion at Georgia Tech. I cannot wait to get to know the broader community of Gilliam Fellows and mentors.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of the Gilliam Award, the advisor will also complete a year-long culturally responsive mentorship skills development course. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis fellowship provides key resources and professional opportunities that I think can make me a better advisor and can support our work on behalf of trainees from underrepresented groups at Georgia Tech more broadly,\u201d said Ratcliff. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFellows are required to participate in the Gilliam Annual Meeting, Gilliam Leadership Training course, and one HHMI Science Meeting per year in the second and third years of the fellowship award where there will be Gilliam-specific discussion sessions. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.hhmi.org\/science-education\/programs\/gilliam-fellows-program\u0022\u003ELearn more about the HHMI Gilliam Fellows program here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor the second consecutive year, a Georgia Tech student and their advisor have been awarded a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"For the second consecutive year, a Georgia Tech student and their advisor have been awarded a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study."}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2023-07-27 17:10:09","changed_gmt":"2023-11-17 16:38:05","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-07-27T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-07-27T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671265":{"id":"671265","type":"image","title":"Autumn Peterson and William Ratcliff","body":null,"created":"1690476792","gmt_created":"2023-07-27 16:53:12","changed":"1690476792","gmt_changed":"2023-07-27 16:53:12","alt":"Photo of Autumn Peterson and William Ratcliff","file":{"fid":"254291","name":"AutumnPeterson_WilliamRatcliff.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/07\/27\/AutumnPeterson_WilliamRatcliff.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/07\/27\/AutumnPeterson_WilliamRatcliff.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":135312,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/07\/27\/AutumnPeterson_WilliamRatcliff.jpg?itok=9kzlDgpg"}}},"media_ids":["671265"],"groups":[{"id":"620089","name":"Center for Microbial Dynamics and Infection (CMDI)"},{"id":"1278","name":"College of Sciences"},{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"},{"id":"1275","name":"School of Biological Sciences"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"193157","name":"Student Honors and Achievements"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"},{"id":"192259","name":"cos-students"},{"id":"192249","name":"cos-community"},{"id":"192250","name":"cos-microbial"},{"id":"191866","name":"C-PIES"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:sara.franc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESara Franc\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGraduate and Postdoctoral Education\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"671078":{"#nid":"671078","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Ph.D. Students Earn Chih Graduate Student Research Publication Award","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Chih Foundation awards graduate students whose research publication(s) reflect invention for the betterment of society.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year, four Ph.D. students received the award for their passion for research and publication and their value of putting the needs of others above personal interest. Each awardee will receive $2,500 to pursue their research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThese students exemplify the Georgia Tech vision to \u2018push the boundaries of research while focusing on the most consequential questions and problems faced by humanity,\u2019\u201d said Bonnie Ferri, vice provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Education. \u201cTheir valuable contributions are appreciated and reflect the spirit of innovation and commitment fostered at our institution.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations to the following Chih Foundation Student Research Publication Award recipients:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAndr\u00e9s-Felipe Castro-M\u00e9ndez, Ph.D. Student in Materials Science and Engineering\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cem\u003EEmpowering Change with Perovskite Solar Cells: Addressing Climate Change and Power Grid Disconnection\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDongsuk Sung, Ph.D. Student in Biomedical Engineering\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cem\u003EFirst Principles Modeling of Brain Temperature for Application in Brain Injury and Ischemia\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHantian Zhang, Ph.D. Student in Computer Science\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cem\u003EOmniFair: A Declarative System for Model-Agnostic Group Fairness in Machine Learning\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVanessa Oguamanam, Ph.D. Student in Computer Science\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cem\u003ELeveraging Digital Health Innovation to Combat Mental Health Inequities Among Perimatal Black Women\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn recognition of their achievements, the Chih Foundation award recipients will present their research at a ceremony on November 16. Additionally, recipients will have the unique opportunity to engage with the Foundation\u0027s donors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Chih Foundation awards graduate students whose research publication(s) reflect invention for the betterment of society.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Chih Foundation awards graduate students whose research publication(s) reflect invention for the betterment of society.\u00a0"}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2023-11-15 19:19:30","changed_gmt":"2023-11-16 17:47:09","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-11-15T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-11-15T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672394":{"id":"672394","type":"image","title":"Chih_1200x628_2023.jpg","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom left to right: Andr\u00e9s-Felipe Castro M\u00e9ndez, Dongsuk Sung, Vanessa Oguamanam, and Hantian Zhang\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","created":"1700075981","gmt_created":"2023-11-15 19:19:41","changed":"1700075981","gmt_changed":"2023-11-15 19:19:41","alt":"Chih Graduate Student Research Publication award recipients","file":{"fid":"255625","name":"Chih_1200x628_2023.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/11\/15\/Chih_1200x628_2023.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/11\/15\/Chih_1200x628_2023.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":865767,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/11\/15\/Chih_1200x628_2023.jpg?itok=w-3EduxF"}}},"media_ids":["672394"],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"193157","name":"Student Honors and Achievements"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESara Franc\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:sara.franc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Esara.franc@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGraduate and Postdoctoral Education\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"671074":{"#nid":"671074","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Ph.D. Student Addresses Climate Change with Pending Patented Invention","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAndr\u00e9s-Felipe Castro-M\u00e9ndez came to the United States from Colombia after receiving a Fullbright Scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech. His research is focused on addressing climate change and power grid disconnection using perovskite solar cells, a technology that offers the potential to decrease solar energy costs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSolar energy does not only have a great impact in mitigating climate change, but it also offers a transformative solution for communities currently lacking power grid access,\u201d said Castro-M\u00e9ndez. \u201cBy harnessing the sun\u2019s energy through photovoltaic panels, these communities can generate their own electricity locally, enabling essential services, even in remote or underserved areas. This topic is particularly relevant in Colombia, my country of origin, where large communities do not have access to electricity yet.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECastro-M\u00e9ndez\u2019s research and published work in mitigating climate change earned a Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication award.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn his publication titled, \u201cVapor Phase Infiltration Improves Thermal Stability of Organic Layers in Perovskite Solar Cells,\u201d Castro-M\u00e9ndez demonstrates an innovative approach that contributes to the overall stability and longevity of perovskite solar cells. This invention is currently in the process of becoming a patent. His research has contributed to paving the way for more reliable, efficient, and commercially viable perovskite solar cells.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cClimate change has always been a very relevant topic,\u201d he said. \u201cMy interest to actively do something about it was triggered by my undergrad project advisor, Prof. Pablo Ortiz-Herrera. He had a research group on solar cells, and I joined his group in my 3rd year to start investigating this topic. There, I realized that alternative energies have a big potential and that they are real, not just something I would see in a sci-fi movie.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Chih Foundation awards graduate students whose research publication(s) reflect invention and innovation for the betterment of society. Each awardee receives $2,500 to pursue their research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe impact of my research is to develop processes that could be used in industry to produce perovskite solar cells,\u201d said Castro-M\u00e9ndez. \u201cI also am working on improving the long-term stability of perovskite solar cells, which is important to make this technology worth it. This award means that the research I\u2019m doing is appreciated and that I\u2019m not the only one who sees the value in it. It boosts my motivation further.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECastro-M\u00e9ndez is one of four recipients of the 2023 Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication Awards. Congratulations to the following 2023 Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication award recipients: Andr\u00e9s-Felipe Castro M\u00e9ndez, Dongsuk Sung, Hantian Zhang, and Vanessa Oguamanam.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECastro-M\u00e9ndez\u2019s research and published work in mitigating climate change earned a Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication award.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Castro-M\u00e9ndez\u2019s research and published work in mitigating climate change earned a Chih Foundation Graduate Student Research Publication award. 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Hughes, who specializes in planetary science, will join 11 returning scholars from Tech who were previously recognized by ARCS as outstanding doctoral students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EScholars are selected annually by qualifying departments of science, engineering, and medical research within the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.arcsfoundation.org\/national-homepage\u0022\u003EARCS Foundation\u003C\/a\u003E\u2019s 51 academic partner universities. Hughes was nominated by her advisor, Professor \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/wray.eas.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EJames Wray\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIt is a tremendous honor,\u201d said Hughes. \u201cIt is an amazing thing to have your advisor nominate you for something like this because it\u2019s a great vote of confidence in your ability.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cEmmy is a truly exceptional young scientist,\u201d said Wray. \u201cShe has a broad scientific skillset that she capably applies to a range of projects, driven by innate curiosity and immense enthusiasm. Her talent, passion, and positivity have hugely reinvigorated my research group; I am so proud to be her advisor. She is an outstanding representative for our School and College within Georgia Tech and for the Institute as a whole.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHughes is a planetary geologist primarily focused on the history and surface of Mars. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of things that tell geologists today that there was once water on Mars,\u201d said Hughes. \u201cI\u2019m particularly interested in the geologic history of Mars and the surface of Mars and what that can tell us about the ancient history of water on the Martian surface.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHughes\u2019 work is focused on using salts and other materials like amorphous silica to learn about the temperature of the water that was present and how long it was there. This involves using data from the surface of Mars. The ARCS award provides scholars $7,500 in unrestricted funding. These funds will support Hughes in conducting experiments required for her thesis.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis is something that I have been wanting to do,\u201d said Hughes. \u201cI proposed it in my thesis proposal draft, and we hadn\u2019t figured out a way to fund it, and I\u2019m totally going to be able to do it now. I am appreciative of the fact that it doesn\u2019t have strings attached. I think that gives people great flexibility.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA scholars\u2019 award ceremony will be held in November to honor the Atlanta chapter\u2019s recipients.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe ARCS fellowship is made possible each year by way of the fundraising and continuous generous support of the ARCS Foundation Atlanta Chapter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEmmy Hughes, a Ph.D. candidate in the \u0026nbsp;School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech has been selected as a recipient of the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Scholar Foundation award.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Emmy Hughes, a Ph.D. candidate in the  School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech has been selected as a recipient of the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Scholar Foundation award."}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2023-10-02 19:50:44","changed_gmt":"2023-11-15 18:26:58","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-10-02T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-10-02T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671935":{"id":"671935","type":"image","title":"emmyHughes3.jpg","body":null,"created":"1696428473","gmt_created":"2023-10-04 14:07:53","changed":"1696428473","gmt_changed":"2023-10-04 14:07:53","alt":"Emmy Hughes","file":{"fid":"255095","name":"emmyHughes3.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/10\/04\/emmyHughes3.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/10\/04\/emmyHughes3.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":166728,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/10\/04\/emmyHughes3.jpg?itok=FMz6_62b"}}},"media_ids":["671935"],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"categories":[{"id":"193234","name":"Campaign Stories"},{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"193157","name":"Student Honors and Achievements"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"},{"id":"192254","name":"cos-climate"},{"id":"192259","name":"cos-students"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto: sara.franc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESara Franc\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOffice of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"640120":{"#nid":"640120","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Assistant Vice Provost Offers Strategies, Resources for Conflict Resolution ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EArticle by Autumn Siebold\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERevised on Nov. 10, 2023\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether the issue is being credited in a study or disagreeing over grade policies, Kyla Ross knows academic issues are best solved by people familiar with academia. That\u2019s one of the reasons why she applied to be the assistant vice provost for Advocacy and Conflict Resolution.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cSince I\u2019ve held faculty positions at multiple institutions and was previously a postdoctoral fellow and graduate student myself, I can approach each conflict I\u2019m working through with empathy,\u201d Ross said. \u201cI find it motivating to not only help faculty, postdocs, and students with their current challenges, but also to equip them with helpful strategies for future conflicts they may experience. I welcome the opportunity to consult with them so that more in our community learn how to leverage the positives while limiting the negatives of conflict.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERoss completed her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University in 2006. Next, she served as a postdoctoral fellow in the National Institutes of Health-funded Fellowships in Research and Science Teaching (FIRST) Program. In 2008, Ross\u0026nbsp;joined the faculty at Georgia State University,\u0026nbsp;and then returned to Tech in 2016 as the director of graduate training in Biomedical Engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy diverse experiences\u0026nbsp;have helped me gain perspective as an administrator, teacher, and coach,\u0022 Ross said. \u0022I\u0027ve helped students and faculty navigate advisor\/advisee relationships. And over time, I\u0027ve developed an appreciation for the ways that people communicate. I\u0026nbsp;wanted to teach others how to connect even in difficult situations, so when I saw this job ad, it felt like it was written for me.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe asked Ross about how she helps students, postdocs, and faculty, and how people can work through conflict in their own lives. Here\u2019s what she said.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EWho do you work with on campus, and what are some of the most common inquiries you receive?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI serve faculty, postdocs, and graduate and undergraduate students. When it comes to students, a lot of grievances that I receive are about course concerns like grading or class policies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECommon concerns reported by graduate students and postdocs include communication challenges with their advisors and disputes regarding authorship and publication. For example, graduate students and postdocs might need to clarify authorship order when working on a research project.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, faculty often come to me requesting strategies for how to maintain positive work relationships with their advisees and colleagues.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is the process for a student to submit an academic grievance? \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents may file an academic grievance through an \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/contact.gatech.edu\/academicgrievance\u0022\u003Eonline form\u003C\/a\u003E. Once submitted, I investigate and seek resolution on the case. The first step is to get curious about the perspective of each individual involved and talk with them. I often also connect and consult with campus units, like the Office of Disability Services or the Dean of Students, to investigate further and to ensure that the solution adheres to campus policy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EDescribe what your day-to-day job entails.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMost of my days involve some combination of consulting, coaching, interviewing, and writing. Even if an individual doesn\u2019t want to file a formal complaint, people can email me about any concerns. I host sessions on how people can navigate challenging conversations and manage conflict, as well as consultations to teach communication and conflict resolution skills. When people do choose to file a complaint, I\u2019m available to investigate the concerns and mediate when needed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is the most satisfying part of your job?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EI like knowing that I can help the people who\u0026nbsp;come to me. Sometimes, the conflicts I\u2019m dealing with are quite challenging and individuals are entrenched in their own positions. When that happens, it\u2019s very satisfying to detangle the problem and help everyone involved find closure.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is the most challenging part of your job, and how do you deal with it?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt times, it can be challenging for all parties to achieve closure. For example, we might have found a resolution that all have agreed to, and then one party shares information that changes the best way forward. To avoid getting frustrated myself, I try not to get attached to one party\u2019s needs, so that it\u0027s easier to determine what will help everyone involved. I also remain focused on my own emotions, particularly when it\u0027s\u0026nbsp;clear that others\u2019 emotions are running strong. Even if the solution we come up with doesn\u2019t totally solve things for all parties, I seek the best possible outcome for all involved. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003ECan you provide a couple of strategies for handling conflict?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFirst, check out the resources we have to offer, which include\u0026nbsp;workshops on active listening and effective communication. These can help you manage conflict if and when it arises. 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This free event connects prospective students from around the world with program recruiters from Georgia Tech and non-Georgia Tech institutions across the U.S. and abroad.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCovid pushed for online interaction, and we have kept it in recruiting because it helps to remove previous equity issues of students reaching us,\u201d said Mack Carter, graduate program coordinator at the University of Washington, Seattle. \u201cThe [Showcase] allows for a large platform online to draw in more students that otherwise might be missed.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year\u0027s event marked a record-breaking achievement for the Showcase, with 1,758 prospective students registering for the event, nearly 500 more registrations compared to the 2022 event.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0022What started out as an idea on how to create an innovative way for pre-graduate advising to support Tech\u0027s strategic plan by connecting globally and expanding access during Covid-19 has resulted in a strong, rewarding cross-unit collaboration that has continued to grow,\u0022 said Susan Belmonte, the Showcase founder and chair and assistant director of pre-graduate advising. \u0022I am so grateful and proud to have the honor to work with the talented members of the planning committee to make each year better than the last.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Showcase featured a student-led panel with current Tech grad students who offered prospective students the opportunity to learn about the application process and life at Tech for grad students from first-hand accounts. There were also info sessions hosted by the Office of Graduate Education, the Office of International Education, and the Georgia Tech Language Institute that focused on graduate admission and life at Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhat I always enjoy, the number of students that come to ask questions from different areas, particularly those within the U.S. that we find difficult to reach due to distance or lack of attendance at conferences,\u201d said Carter. \u201cI have students that will stay for two hours just to collect advice on applying to grad school.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore and after the Showcase, participating programs received lists of prospective students who registered to help them focus their own recruitment efforts on those who expressed interest in the programs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGraduate program representatives who want to learn more about how to participate in the 2024 Showcase should send an email to \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:gtgradshowcase@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Egtgradshowcase@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E to be added to the mailing list for future communications regarding this event.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Showcase Planning Committee includes Susan Belmonte, chair; Nazanin Tork, vice chair; Sara Franc, communications and graphic design; Scott Green, website applications and IT hero of Showcase; Brittani Hill, digital marketing; Monique Morris, accounting; and Jon Reid, web development.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOver 850 prospective graduate students gathered for the 3rd annual \u201cVirtual Graduate School Showcase Hosted by Georgia Tech\u201d on October 20.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Over 850 prospective graduate students gathered for the 3rd annual \u201cVirtual Graduate School Showcase Hosted by Georgia Tech\u201d on October 20. 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AI is revolutionizing research by increasing the speed and efficiency of data analyzing processes, completing predictive modeling, automating tasks, and even encouraging the use of interdisciplinary collaboration. AI\u2019s usage within research has already proven to be extremely beneficial for researchers when utilized effectively. However, some inherent blind spots come with using these tools that may catch many researchers by surprise.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo mitigate potential risks for researchers who use AI, the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education partnered with the Graduate Student Government Association (Graduate SGA) to develop a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/Guidance%20for%20Effective%20and%20Responsible%20Use%20of%20AI%20in%20Research.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eguidance document\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that outlines the effective and responsible use of AI in research, especially for graduate student researchers.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis document is the result of the collaborative efforts of the Office of Research and faculty across campus, specifically those with expertise in AI, ethics, and mentoring graduate students in research. 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Due to the rapidly changing landscape of AI, these guidelines will continue to evolve.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESpenser Wipperfurth, vice president of Academic and Research Affairs for the Graduate SGA, leads efforts alongside Graduate SGA leadership to promote awareness of responsible and effective AI usage practices for research.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs students and researchers, it\u2019s critical to assess the usability and ethics of new research tools as they are invented,\u201d said Wipperfurth. \u201cThe advent of large language models that can write papers, do research, and suggest research paths and solutions, requires our community to ask how to use these tools without abusing them.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo promote awareness of the known strengths and challenges of using AI, as well as best practices for using generative AI for writing theses or publications, the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education and Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA) is hosting a panel discussion titled, \u201c\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/2023\/11\/16\/effective-and-responsible-use-ai-research\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEffective and Responsible Use of AI in Research\u003C\/a\u003E,\u201d on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, from 9 \u2013 10 a.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Effective and Responsible Use of AI in Research panel will be a critical discussion for graduate researchers who are using or are considering using Generative AI or Large Language Models in their research. 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Beyond the lab, he has consistently encouraged me to pursue opportunities that contribute to both my academic and professional development, for which I am immensely grateful.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEliza Gazda\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEliza Gazda, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ea fifth-year graduate scholar, is working in the field of multi-messenger particle astrophysics.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGazda designed, tested, and integrated a telescope camera which was the payload on a scientific balloon launched in May.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cThe telescope launched is the first optical balloon of this type that operated at high altitudes over 30 kilometers,\u201d Gazda says. \u201cOur telescope observed radiative air showers from high energy cosmic rays and particles which travel across the Earth from extreme astrophysical objects like neutron stars and black holes. 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Not only has he taught me lab skills, but he helps me with my career goals, and guides me in exploring our research field, networking, and learning about various disciplines within the field.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESydney Popsuj\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA fifth-year Ph.D. student, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESydney Popsuj\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E is researching the gene Dkk3 and how it might regulate neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration in tunicates, close siblings to vertebrates. \u201cThis gene is implicated in Alzheimer\u0027s disease and dementia, but because it is hard to study in disease models, we don\u0027t have a strong grasp on the general functionality of the gene. I am using tunicates as a model system to study because they are biphasic, meaning they have both a larval and adult stage. This work is very exciting to me because it incorporates large scale evolutionary questions, while also having an impact on better understanding a gene that seems quite important to diseases and disorders.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPopsuj thanks Georgia Tech faculty members \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EShuyi Nie\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EJoe LaChance\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPatrick McGrath\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETim Cope\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBillie Swalla\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E at the University of Washington \u201cfor pushing me to find new and exciting avenues into how to relate and generalize my work. These mentors have also encouraged me to expand outside my comfort zone in academics and to embrace new technologies and approaches that will hopefully further expand methods and protocols available to tunicate researchers.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EJose Luis Ramirez-Col\u00f3n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA third-year graduate scholar, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EJose Luis Ramirez-Col\u00f3n \u201c\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ehas always been fascinated by the question of where we come from, and my time at Georgia Tech has been dedicated to using science as a tool to further explore this question.\u201d His research focuses on exploring the organic inventory present in carbonaceous chondrites, meteorites that are like time capsules from the early days of the Solar System.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cMany organic classes present in all life as we know it, such as amino acids, sugars, and nucleobases, have been detected in these meteorites; therefore, there\u2019s this idea that these meteorites might\u0027ve delivered these essential building blocks to early Earth to kick-start life as we know it,\u201d Ramirez-Col\u00f3n says. His mission at Georgia Tech is to develop methods to detect, extract, and characterize those building blocks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERamirez-Col\u00f3n wants to acknowledge \u201cthe remarkable contributions of my advisor and mentor, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/eas.gatech.edu\/people\/carr-dr-christopher\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EChristopher Carr\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, who has played a pivotal role in propelling my journey as an advancing Puerto Rican scientist. Carr not only granted me the freedom to pursue the questions that have always ignited my passion for science, but also equipped me with the essential tools and resources needed to conduct meaningful research.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESidney Scott-Sharoni\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESidney Scott-Sharoni \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eis entering her fourth year of Ph.D. studies. An engineering psychology major, Scott-Sharoni focuses on \u201cunderstanding how humans interact and conceptualize artificial intelligence devices,\u201d she explains.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cSpecifically, I investigate creative methods to convey information to calibrate users\u2019 trust, and understand their psychological well-being, most often in automated vehicles,\u201d Scott-Sharoni says. \u201cI love my area of research because it combines the study of people with the study of innovative technology. I feel like I am researching the people of the future!\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EScott-Sharoni\u2019s advisor, Professor \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sonify.psych.gatech.edu\/~walkerb\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBruce Walker\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, \u201chas significantly helped my personal and professional development as a researcher. I am very grateful for his continued mentorship throughout my graduate education.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The College of Sciences graduate students were chosen as 2023-24 Herbert P. Haley Fellowships for their research and academic achievements "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe College of Sciences graduate students were chosen as 2023-24 Herbert P. Haley Fellowships for their research and academic achievements.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The College of Sciences graduate students were chosen as 2023-24 Herbert P. 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The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master\u2019s and doctoral degrees.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe success of Georgia Tech\u2019s research mission relies very heavily on the work of our graduate students,\u201d said Bonnie Ferri, vice provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Education. \u201cWe are proud and honored to host the NSF GRF Scholars, who have outstanding accomplishments and potential for research. We are excited to see what they will do with this tremendous opportunity.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year, the NSF also granted an \u201chonorable mention\u201d designation to 11 of Tech\u2019s graduate student applicants. This designation acknowledges the student\u2019s potential for success in future graduate studies and research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Fellowship provides significant financial support to recipients, including a three-year annual stipend of $37,000 along with a $12,00 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees. Recipients also receive access to opportunities for professional development.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENSF Graduate Research Fellows are anticipated to become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. These individuals are crucial to maintaining and advancing the nation\u2019s technological infrastructure and national security as well as contributing to the economic well-being of society at large.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Graduate Research Fellowship has a long history of selecting recipients who achieve high levels of success in their future academic and professional careers. Tech\u2019s fellowship recipients will join an exclusive group of previous fellows. Currently, 42 Fellows have gone on to become Nobel laureates, and more than 450 have become members of the National Academy of Sciences. In addition, the Graduate Research Fellowship Program has a high rate of doctorate degree completion, with more than 70% of students completing their doctorate within 11 years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIntroducing Tech\u2019s 49 graduate student awardees and honorees for the 2023 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChemistry\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Joshua Saito, chemical synthesis\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Caroline Sargent, chemical theory, models, and computational models\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EComputing\/Interdisciplinary\/Engineering\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Elton Pinto, formal methods, verification, and programming languages\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Ashley Boone, human computer interaction\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; 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\u0026nbsp;Alexis Ramsey, microbial biology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;John Pederson, chemical theory, models, and computational methods\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Liam Ordner, chemical synthesis\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Elizabeth Kimmel, aeronautical and aerospace engineering\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Dru-Ann Harris, geomorphology\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Rachel Harris, electrical and electronic engineering\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Haley Bassham, polymers\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Kathryn Bairley, photonic materials\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Oliver Azevedo, geophysics\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u2022\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Alexander Arbogast, mechanical engineering\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFollowing in the early footsteps of esteemed Nobel laureates, national leaders, and esteemed faculty, 38 of Tech\u2019s graduate students have just been awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRF).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Following in the early footsteps of esteemed Nobel laureates, national leaders, and esteemed faculty, 38 of Tech\u2019s graduate students have just been awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRF).\u00a0"}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2023-05-09 14:25:24","changed_gmt":"2023-10-12 16:26:35","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-05-09T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-05-09T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"658042":{"id":"658042","type":"image","title":"NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program","body":null,"created":"1652118591","gmt_created":"2022-05-09 17:49:51","changed":"1652118591","gmt_changed":"2022-05-09 17:49:51","alt":"","file":{"fid":"249440","name":"GRFP_Image.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/GRFP_Image.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/GRFP_Image.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":75218,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/GRFP_Image.jpg?itok=LYGNu4_z"}}},"media_ids":["658042"],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"193157","name":"Student Honors and Achievements"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"},{"id":"192249","name":"cos-community"},{"id":"192259","name":"cos-students"},{"id":"187915","name":"go-researchnews"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:sara.franc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESara Franc\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGraduate and Postdoctoral Education\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"670124":{"#nid":"670124","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Help Shape the Future of Georgia Tech: Graduate Student Experience Survey","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe 2023 Graduate Student Experience Survey is your chance to play an essential role in shaping the future of Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn October 3, every graduate student will find an email in their student inbox from \u201cQualtrics\u201d with the subject line \u201c2023 Graduate Student Experience Survey.\u201d This email contains a unique URL, which provides direct access to the survey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe strongly encourage you to participate in this survey,\u201d said James Black, senior academic professional in the Office of Graduate Education. \u201cYour input is crucial in helping us understand the current state of graduate student life and identify areas for improvement. Together, we can work towards making Georgia Tech an even better place for graduate education.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe survey is conducted once every few years to quantify various factors that impact the experiences of graduate students at Georgia Tech. This survey is incredibly important. Institute leaders will utilize this data to make strategic investments in programs, support, and resources to improve the graduate student experience in the future.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe responses from previous Graduate Student Experience Surveys have resulted in changes such as:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EInvestments in Institute-level events like Grad Student Appreciation Week and the Fall Welcome and Picnic\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBest Practices for Ph.D. Qualifying Exams\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EGT6000\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEnhanced professional development resources\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll responses are confidential and will never be attributed to a specific person; results will only be presented in an aggregate form.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EQuestions about the survey can be directed to \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto: grad.ask@grad.gatech.edu.\u0022\u003Egrad.ask@grad.gatech.edu.\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe 2023 Graduate Student Experience Survey is your chance to play an essential role in shaping the future of Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The 2023 Graduate Student Experience Survey is your chance to play an essential role in shaping the future of Georgia Tech.\u00a0"}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2023-10-03 13:19:37","changed_gmt":"2023-10-04 20:03:39","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-10-03T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-10-03T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671937":{"id":"671937","type":"image","title":"GSES_600x300_2023.jpg","body":null,"created":"1696431348","gmt_created":"2023-10-04 14:55:48","changed":"1696431348","gmt_changed":"2023-10-04 14:55:48","alt":"Graduate Student Experience Survey","file":{"fid":"255097","name":"GSES_600x300_2023.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/10\/04\/GSES_600x300_2023.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/10\/04\/GSES_600x300_2023.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":143123,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/10\/04\/GSES_600x300_2023.jpg?itok=OijWBccR"}}},"media_ids":["671937"],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto: sara.franc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESara Franc\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOffice of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"669698":{"#nid":"669698","#data":{"type":"news","title":"How to Streamline Your Research for Poster Competitions","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u201cA few years ago, a poster revolution happened,\u201d said Karena Nguyen, assistant director for Postdoctoral Services in the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis poster revolution, according to Nguyen, emphasizes the results of the research, which are featured prominently on the poster and take up most of the space. The objectives, methods, and discussion are displayed less prominently along the side of the poster, or a QR code takes the user to a website for more in-depth information.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThat tends to be effective because the poster presenter has thought about, \u2018What\u2019s the takeaway that I want people to walk away with,\u2019 and they are usually the ones who practice their spiel,\u201d said Nguyen. \u201cWhereas some people with a traditional poster format get lost in the details, and you are stuck in a conversation for five minutes.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a grad student, Nguyen presented and won awards at numerous conferences for both poster and oral format. She also has experience judging posters, such as at Georgia Tech\u2019s CRIDC. Nguyen provides her tips for streamlining your research for a poster competition.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKnow your audience.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cWhen somebody comes up to you, ask them what their level of expertise is,\u201d said Nguyen. \u201cAsking those questions at the beginning can help scale the level of detail that you want to get into and help streamline your message.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDon\u2019t tell too much on your poster.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cWhat you want to avoid are long paragraphs,\u201d said Nguyen. \u201cThat is a very common mistake; students will slap the research paper onto a poster. Streamline and simplify the message using bullet points.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo keep your poster\u2019s content streamlined, Nguyen recommends asking yourself the following questions:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDo I have a clear objective for my research?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDo I have clear results in easily readable figures with clear labels?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDo I have a concise summary of the results?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDo I have ideas on the impact of the work and plans for the future?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProvide a concise summary of the results.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cOrally, what I\u2019m looking for is if you can give me a 30 to 60-second overview of what you did,\u201d said Nguyen. \u201cIf I have additional questions, are you able to answer those more in-depth?\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENarrow in on your findings.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cOftentimes, grad students want to showcase the entire breadth of work that they have done, which is a lot,\u201d said Nguyen. \u201cNarrow in on one to three key findings for a certain experiment or project. You can always talk about what else you found. Squeezing in too much information can confuse what a judge or participant is supposed to look at.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPractice and prepare.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cThe Center for Teaching and Learning has workshops for preparing a presentation, like preparing your 3MT,\u201d said Nguyen. \u201cPractice with your cohort mates. Practice in your lab beforehand or practice on your own. Have friends ask questions to you to simulate that poster competition experience.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKeep notecards for the details.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cStudents may be nervous that they will forget something,\u201d said Nguyen. \u201cI would encourage them to practice or even just have note cards for the details.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Perfect your poster with these 6 tips from an experienced presenter and judge."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EPerfect your poster with these six tips from an experienced presenter and judge.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Perfect your poster with these 6 tips from an experienced presenter and judge."}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2023-09-15 17:09:53","changed_gmt":"2023-09-18 19:15:19","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-09-15T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-09-15T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671721":{"id":"671721","type":"image","title":"Poster-Competition.jpg","body":null,"created":"1694805010","gmt_created":"2023-09-15 19:10:10","changed":"1694805010","gmt_changed":"2023-09-15 19:10:10","alt":"Students presenting at a poster competition","file":{"fid":"254828","name":"Poster-Competition.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/15\/Poster-Competition.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/09\/15\/Poster-Competition.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":72576,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/09\/15\/Poster-Competition.jpg?itok=tXIEqElw"}}},"media_ids":["671721"],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESara Franc\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:sara.franc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Esara.franc@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"660833":{"#nid":"660833","#data":{"type":"news","title":"How to Get the Most out of the All-Majors Career Fair","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUpdated September 6, 2023\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe career fair represents possibilities\u00ad\u2013all of the potential paths your future could hold laid out before you under one roof. You want to make a good first impression on prospective employers, but it can be overwhelming. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u201cCareer fairs can be pretty nerve-wracking,\u201d said Christina Hall, graduate career development advisor in the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education. \u201cThe All-Majors Career Fair hosts close to 200 employers each day, so you want to walk into the fair with a strategy.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nHall\u2019s strategy can be boiled down to a simple, catchy rhyme, \u201cWhat to wear, what to say, and what to put on your resume.\u201d Whether your goal for the career fair is to network, get an idea of who is hiring, or get a job, Hall provides her advice so you can get the most out of the All-Majors Career Fair.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EBefore the Career Fair\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch, strategize, prioritize.\u003C\/strong\u003E Hall recommends you determine the top five employers you want to talk to and rank them in order of high priority to low priority. \u201cBe strategic and rank the employers because it\u2019s a big event, and you have a limited amount of time,\u201d said Hall. \u201cPick your top five and make those your primary targets. If your top choice has a long line, hit up the other employers first and then go back and wait so you\u2019re making the best use of your time.\u201d The list of employers who are attending the career fair can be found \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech-csm.symplicity.com\/events\/a166f513ef2a50d7781296166e2a2e60\/employers\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EPrepare a \u201ccareer fair-friendly\u201d resume.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cFor a career fair, a one-page resume is ideal,\u201d said Hall. \u201cBring a few more copies than you think you will need. We have employers who just show up on the day-of, so there may be someone unexpected there, or you might have some extra time to talk to an employer who you weren\u2019t originally planning to meet.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay of the Career Fair\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFollow the business professional dress code (but do wear comfortable shoes). \u003C\/strong\u003EAccording to Hall, the attire for the career fair is business professional. Business professional attire means pants (no jeans), closed-toe shoes, button-down shirts, and suits. \u201cSometimes, students think that they don\u2019t want to be too dressed up,\u201d said Hall. \u201cIn my opinion, nobody looks at you negatively for being too dressed up. The issue would always be not being dressed up enough. You want to look professional, but you\u2019re also on your feet. I feel so bad for some of our students because by the end of the fair, I can tell their feet really hurt. Don\u2019t wear heels if they\u2019re not comfortable for you.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EBring a small bag to carry your essentials.\u003C\/strong\u003E Backpacks are not allowed on the career fair floor. Hall recommends opting for a small bag packed with your portfolio, multiple copies of your resume, and water.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EArrive early.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cJust like everybody else, the recruiters are more tired towards the end of the day,\u201d said Hall. \u201cIf you\u2019re there earlier, they are more energetic and responsive. Towards the end of the day, I don\u2019t think it\u2019s a waste of students\u2019 time to go later on, but just know that you may not get the response that you would have gotten first thing in the morning.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EApproaching an Employer\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPractice with employers who are not one of your top priorities. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u201cIf you get there, and you\u2019re nervous, do a couple practice runs with employers that you are less intimated by so you can get the kinks out before you talk to that top company on your list,\u201d said Hall. \u201cTalk to an employer whose booth is a little bit slower. If you freak out, and you want a minute to practice with somebody, we will have staff available to give you that last-minute boost.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EBe friendly, confident, and demonstrate interest.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cYou want to try to be as friendly and positive as possible to make a good impression,\u201d said Hall. \u201cRecruiters are people too. They respond to somebody who is friendly and polite.\u201d According to Hall, students who convey confidence and show that they have researched the company are more likely to stand out to an employer. \u201cIt makes the employer feel like you\u2019re not just here to talk to everybody, and you really want to talk to them,\u201d said Hall.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EIntroduce yourself with a 30-second past, present, and future elevator pitch.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cRehearse what you\u2019re going to say because the more prepared you are, the easier it is to speak flawlessly and feel confident,\u201d said Hall. \u201cWe call it an elevator pitch, and it\u2019s essentially coming up with a 30-second commercial of yourself. Past, present, and future is a good way to go about it: \u2018I\u2019ve recently done this, I\u2019m currently doing this, and I would like to do that in the future.\u2019\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EAfter the Career Fair\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGet the recruiter\u2019s business card for a follow-up message.\u003C\/strong\u003E Hall says that one mistake students often make is not following up with a recruiter after the career fair. \u201cIf you meet a recruiter, and you have a great conversation with them, try to see if you can get their specific contact information,\u201d said Hall. \u201cAfter the fair, you can follow up and thank them for talking to you. Send your resume again because it never hurts to send it one more time and add them on LinkedIn.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nThe Fall 2023 All-Majors (In Person) Career Fair will be held Monday, Sept. 11 and Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/careerfair.gatech.edu\/fall-2023-all-majors-career-fair\/\u0022\u003EView the list of employers and get more career fair tips here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EChristina Hall, graduate career development advisor, shares her advice for how you can get the most out of the 2023 All-Majors Career Fair.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Christina Hall, graduate career development advisor, shares her advice for how you can get the most out of the 2022 All-Majors Career Fair.\u00a0"}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2022-09-02 14:11:19","changed_gmt":"2023-09-06 13:13:55","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2022-09-02T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2022-09-02T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"660834":{"id":"660834","type":"image","title":"All-Majors Career Fair","body":null,"created":"1662127966","gmt_created":"2022-09-02 14:12:46","changed":"1662127966","gmt_changed":"2022-09-02 14:12:46","alt":"Employers set up with their tables at a career fair","file":{"fid":"250369","name":"CareerFair_800x450_CurrentStudentGradBuzz_2022.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/CareerFair_800x450_CurrentStudentGradBuzz_2022.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/CareerFair_800x450_CurrentStudentGradBuzz_2022.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":268937,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/CareerFair_800x450_CurrentStudentGradBuzz_2022.jpg?itok=YfTyjjz1"}}},"media_ids":["660834"],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"},{"id":"1506","name":"faculty"},{"id":"69901","name":"Postdocs"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:sara.franc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESara Franc\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGraduate and Postdoctoral Education\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}},"669095":{"#nid":"669095","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Mentorship: How to Cultivate a Positive and Productive Mentor-Mentee Connection","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIt is valuable and rare to have someone care to invest their time and invest in you early in your career. Breanna Shi, a Ph.D. student in bioinformatics, was lucky to have had many inspiring mentors throughout her college career. Shi\u2019s experience with mentors inspired her to pursue mentorship. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBeing a mentor is my favorite part of my work,\u201d said Shi. \u201cI have learned so much about student psychology and my own psychology. As scientists, we can neglect the human experience it takes for us all to collaborate. I love thinking of new ways to improve the effectiveness of our communication so we all feel welcomed and valued in our scientific communities.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 2022, Shi started a mentorship group, FishStalkers, which grew from five to 20 members in just one semester. Shi\u2019s mentees have been offered competitive co-ops and internships, awarded prestigious fellowships, presented at research symposiums, and more. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShi provides her techniques for cultivating a positive and productive mentor-mentee connection.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInstill confidence in your mentees.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cStudent researchers have a lot of helpful ideas,\u201d said Shi. \u201cThey attend courses where they learn about the newest software and theories while you are held up in the lab. You need to try and access this information, but it\u2019s not going to happen if you do not instill the confidence in them that their idea is worth your time, and that it\u2019s okay if the idea doesn\u2019t work out because the contribution is valuable.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EShi\u2019s tips for instilling confidence include: \u0026nbsp;\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003ERefer to mentees as \u201cresearcher\u201d or \u201cstudent researcher\u201d to dissipate internal separations between undergraduates, master\u2019s, and Ph.D. students working in the lab.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003ETell your mentees when they have taught you something new and when their work has gone above and beyond.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003ESupport mentees in pursuing their own goals to recognize their personhood.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELower the standards you set for yourself.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cMost Ph.D. students are perfectionists, and they will put a lot of pressure on themselves in terms of responsibility to a mentee,\u201d said Shi. \u201cYou don\u2019t need to be perfect. In fact, if you are perfect around your mentees, you will probably just intimidate them.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Shi, this pressure can deter Ph.D. students from pursuing mentorship. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cA lot of people will place barriers on themselves that they do not know enough, or they don\u2019t have enough \u2018good work\u2019 for a mentee,\u201d said Shi. \u201cYou will make mistakes as a mentor. You and your mentees as people will solve these miscommunications or issues. This is normal and healthy.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHumanize yourself. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u201cMentees often have an idealized perception of what a Ph.D. student is,\u201d said Shi. \u201cI will point out mistakes I have made in my work to students and encourage them to correct me if they have better information. I do not want to feel smart. I want to do good work and that requires criticism from other parties, including my mentees. Our goal is to increase the comfortability of the mentee while maintaining the professional boundary required of your role.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFacilitate situations where the mentee is empowered.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cThe important thing I focus on with my students is cross-training,\u201d said Shi. \u201cIf one mentee has studied a software, they now become responsible for training other mentees and me. It helps to be intentional in teaching your mentees that knowledge can come from anyone. I think putting knowledge into a hierarchy is overblown and only serves to preserve the status of people at the top rather than allowing for new ideas.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlign mentor and mentee goals. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u201cGoals should not conflict with one another, but this can happen if the mentor does not plan strategically,\u201d said Shi. \u201cThe mentor needs to be transparent with what work the mentee needs to complete and the timeline. The mentor should inform the mentee of the amount of time the mentor has to assist the mentee and the appropriate method for contacting you when you need help. It is always best practice to be as specific with what you want rather than assume some \u2018should know\u2019 something.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShi has created a mentorship document that outlines her expectations for all new student researchers. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECommunicate expectations.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cWe should communicate with each other the experience that we want from the relationship and work towards that goal,\u201d said Shi. \u201cYou should align your students\u2019 projects such that they are working towards something that advances your work. Sometimes, you will have motivated students who want to go off and do their own idea. That shows initiative in the student, but you should be direct with them that straying off into projects unrelated to your current research goals will mean that they will receive less oversight\/feedback from you.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProvide positive feedback.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cA lot of us analytical types may forget that we should point out tasks that are proceeding well along with the things that are going up in flames,\u201d said Shi. \u201cRecognizing quality mentee work is vital to them reproducing that quality of work again. They need to know when they have met your standards.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProvide critical feedback.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cYou will need to provide critical feedback to the mentee both on work and logistical miscommunications,\u201d said Shi. \u201cDo not shy away from this. If you are uncomfortable with discussing concerns on performance, this is normal, but by ignoring the issue you will deny the mentee from improving in this respect.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShi\u2019s procedure for handling performance issues involves gathering the facts, detangling your emotions, defining the solution, and sending them a message. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor logistical, non-research issues, Shi recommends keeping records. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThere is a lot of front-loaded work in creating documentation of expectations, but it really pays off in terms of not dealing with day-to-day logistical questions.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUnderstand the student researcher\u2019s mindset.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cStudent researchers often feel insecure in navigating the lab equipment,\u201d said Shi. \u201cSometimes, their perfectionism will cause them to ask you a lot of questions because they really want to impress you and do things correctly.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn these situations, Shi advises mentors to protect their own time while reassuring the mentee in their work. Let them know that you appreciate their effort to do things correctly, but part of research is independence, or let them know that you are unavailable to answer their question and provide a timeline for when they can expect to hear from you. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETake the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ctl.gatech.edu\/content\/tech-teaching-0\u0022\u003ETech to Teaching program\u003C\/a\u003E and try your best! \u003C\/strong\u003E\u201cI highly recommend this [\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ctl.gatech.edu\/content\/tech-teaching-0\u0022\u003ETech to Teaching\u003C\/a\u003E] program to any Ph.D. student who has long-term goals of becoming a professor,\u201d said Shi. \u201cI want to emphasize something: you do not need formal training to be a mentor. If you are on the fence, try your best. You will learn the most about being a mentor by being a mentor. Listen to your mentee, balance your commitments, prioritize your time and goals, and you will be fine. There is the perception some people have that you need to mentor in a specific way. I do not agree with this mentality. I believe the scope of mentorship should be negotiated by the mentor and the mentee based on an alignment of goals.\u201d \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"basic_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"10 Tips from Ph.D. student Breanna Shi"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EShi provides her techniques for cultivating a positive and productive mentor-mentee connection.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Shi provides her techniques for cultivating a positive and productive mentor-mentee connection. 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During her time at Tech, Shi has received funding from numerous fellowships, including GAANN Biology Fellowship, STEM Diversity Ph.D. Fellowship, Grad RISE Fellowship, and GEM Ph.D. Engineering and Science Fellowship. Her experience includes instructor, head teaching assistant, and a guest lecturer. She expects to graduate Spring 2026.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe followed up with Shi to get her tips for new graduate students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou do not have to sacrifice your entire personhood.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cA lot of students coming into a Ph.D. think that they will not have time for anything outside of work,\u201d said Shi. \u201cWhile the transition to your Ph.D. can be very time-consuming, this is certainly not the case for the entire five years that you will be completing your studies. I have known Ph.D. researchers who are simultaneously the following things: mothers, volleyball players, dancers, and band members. You will make sacrifices in your Ph.D., but you will not need to sacrifice your entire personhood.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMake efforts toward your thesis every day.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cDon\u2019t stress over not knowing the answer on day one, but reading articles or learning about a technical skill every day will add up to a Ph.D. over time,\u201d said Shi.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPractice self-empathy.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cYou can often feel yourself moving two steps forward, one step backward, and a lack of external affirmation can make you lose motivation,\u201d said Shi. \u201cWhen this happens, take a break. Remember a thesis is not made or destroyed in one day. You can take a mental break and start tackling that problem in a little while when you feel more mentally equipped. Remember that breaks are not a waste of your time. They are a necessary part of tackling the problems your face in your Ph.D.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStop comparing yourself to other Ph.D. students.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cIt is extremely detrimental to your progress and your collaborations to think of anyone as a competitor,\u201d said Shi. \u201cConsider every interaction with others an opportunity to learn. One day, you will look back and realize how much wiser you are for it. These fellow researchers are your friends and mentors. You will have a much easier time the sooner you realize this.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKnow where to go for support BEFORE you need it.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cDuring my Ph.D., I have taken note of professors and researchers who show passion for mentoring students,\u201d said Shi. \u201cWhen I need advice, I think of who might have faced a similar experience in their career and reach out for help. find that most professors and peers are more than willing to share their understanding with those coming up behind them.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShi also notes that there are demographic-specific resources on campus that bring a different sense of community than peers and mentors in your program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cPersonally, I have spent a lot of time at the LGBT+ Resource Center, Women\u2019s Center, and the Center for Engineering Education and Diversity,\u201d said Shi. \u201cThese are places where you can feel safe to speak on your struggles in your Ph.D. that intersect with your identities and feel understood.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EValue criticisms but respect your own opinions.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cEarning a Ph.D. is a balance between pushing yourself out onto the frontier of science while respecting the guidance and assistance of those who have already proven themselves as researchers,\u201d said Shi. \u201cThat being said, you have to trust yourself. You should not give up on something if one person in the room says it\u2019s a bad idea, but if everyone does, then it is most likely a bad idea.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELearn how to process rejection. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u201cLife is full of rejection, and it\u2019s not a reflection of your personhood,\u201d said Shi. \u201cI tend to think of each opportunity I apply for as a wish, so when I am successful, I am very lucky. If I am rejected, well there is always something new to wish for. This is what I tell my mentee, \u2018It is not your job to reject yourself. Someone else is paid to determine that, but if you don\u2019t put yourself out there, you are already rejected, so you have nothing to lose.\u2019\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENew graduate students are welcome to contact Shi via \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/breannashi\/\u0022\u003ELinkedIn\u003C\/a\u003E or email at bshi42@gatech.edu.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn this series, we uncover the secrets of successful grad school students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"In this series, we uncover the secrets of successful grad school students. "}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2023-07-27 15:01:34","changed_gmt":"2023-07-27 15:06:50","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-07-27T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-07-27T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"671263":{"id":"671263","type":"image","title":"Breanna Shi","body":null,"created":"1690470271","gmt_created":"2023-07-27 15:04:31","changed":"1690470271","gmt_changed":"2023-07-27 15:04:31","alt":"Headshot of Breanna Shi","file":{"fid":"254289","name":"2022_12_breanna_shi_-_bioinformatics_phd_student.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/07\/27\/2022_12_breanna_shi_-_bioinformatics_phd_student.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/07\/27\/2022_12_breanna_shi_-_bioinformatics_phd_student.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1418945,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/07\/27\/2022_12_breanna_shi_-_bioinformatics_phd_student.jpg?itok=NBqZ0Nl8"}}},"media_ids":["671263"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/news\/series-transition-grad-school-pro-0","title":"Transition to Grad School Like a Pro with Ph.D. student in biology Melody Modarressi"},{"url":"https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/news\/series-transition-grad-school-pro","title":"SERIES: Transition to Grad School Like a Pro with Ph.D. Student in building construction Candace Washington"},{"url":"https:\/\/grad.gatech.edu\/news\/series-transition-grad-school-pro-1","title":"SERIES: Transition to Grad School Like a Pro with M.S. 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He now works as a project manager. For Edwards, the graduate program provided him with an in-depth analysis of construction and finance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe followed up with Edwards to get his insight and advice for new Georgia Tech graduate students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELean on your support network.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cI had a really good support system,\u201d said Edwards. \u201cThat included my advisor who would always encourage me when I felt overwhelmed, a few students who I shared classes with who I could bounce questions off of, and wonderful professors who would offer awesome career and classroom curriculum guidance.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFind the right balance between school, work, and family.\u003C\/strong\u003E For Edwards, his wife was ultimately the \u201cquarterback\u201d of their household, which allowed Edwards to focus on school and career.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe have four kids (ages, 3, 6, 9, and 15),\u201d he said. \u201cOur household always has something going on, whether it\u2019s soccer, band, dance, etc. Looking back on the journey there were times where things felt overwhelming, but the way we would balance things is by having family time for a few minutes in the morning before school or work and weekend drives together when we can fit them in.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor those who have been out of school for a while, expect more technology in the classroom. \u003C\/strong\u003EBefore coming to graduate school, Edwards spent time working in the industry. When he returned back to school, Edwards felt unprepared for how technology dominated everything.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFrom how we access our classes in Canvas to navigating through the [virtual meeting] platform during the pandemic, it took a couple of weeks to get adjusted to navigating through the different platforms,\u201d said Edwards. \u201cOnce I connected with some other students, I was able to get some recommendations to where I can go to get help.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnect with other students and peers. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u201cIt\u2019s amazing to think back when I first started. I kept telling myself \u2018Why are you here?\u2019 and \u2018You don\u2019t belong,\u2019\u201d said Edwards. \u201cIn the beginning, I had so much self-doubt, but once I connected with other students who shared a similar journey, it made me feel like I wasn\u2019t alone, and I began to feel like I did belong.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUtilize your advisor. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u201cIt was so important to me that I had a great relationship with my advisor who helped me navigate through the first couple of semesters, helping me establish goals and picking classes that were suited for my development as a student,\u201d said Edwards.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBelieve in yourself. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u201cBe patient and believe in yourself,\u201d said Edwards. \u201cYou belong here and have fun. Whatever your goals are, you are in the right place to achieve them.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn this series, we uncover the secrets of successful grad school students.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"In this series, we uncover the secrets of successful grad school students. 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While attending graduate school, Modarressi also works as a graduate teaching assistant as part of the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need Fellowship under the U.S. Department of Education. This involves working as a teaching assistant each semester while balancing research and coursework. She expects to graduate Spring 2025.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nWe followed up with Modarressi to get her insight and advice for new Georgia Tech graduate students.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EFind a mentor.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cPlay an active role in selecting your mentors,\u201d said Modarressi. \u201cWhile your research advisor is an invaluable resource, I wish I had realized sooner that I could also reach out to other faculty and more senior graduate students in my home school to answer my many questions.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMentorship is an integral part of the graduate student experience, so don\u2019t be afraid to reach out if you think there is potential for a mutually beneficial and professional relationship to be made.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUtilize a few key Georgia Tech resources.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cThe Georgia Tech Career Center has some great resources available that can be helpful no matter what stage you\u2019re at within your program,\u201d said Modarressi. \u201cI also highly recommend the Center for Mental Health Care and Resources and its services, which have been crucial to me as I progress through my time at Tech. Lastly, the on-campus art studio, Paper and Clay, is a great place to blow off some steam and provide a creative outlet when not working.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EBe self-motivated. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u201cOne of the biggest adjustments for me was learning to manage my time,\u201d said Modarressi. \u201cMy undergrad was very structured so there was little need to be intentional with my planning because most things were predetermined by my department. Graduate school has taught me the value of self-motivation in determining how I use my limited time during the duration of my program.\u201d\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EPave your way. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u201cWhile my advisors and home school offer some guidance and resources, I have realized that I am ultimately responsible for paving my way through graduate school and, therefore, have the power to make this experience what I want it to be,\u201d said Modarressi. \u201cI felt overwhelmed by this power initially, but I have since improved my time management skills with practice and now feel much more in control of my time and energy, a must for maintaining a healthy work-life balance during graduate school.\u201d\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EMake time for yourself.\u003C\/strong\u003E \u201cStep back and find enjoyment outside of campus life is key to staying motivated and excited about your program,\u201d said Modarresi.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn this edition, we follow up with a Ph.D. student in biology, Melody Modarressi.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"In this series, we uncover the secrets of successful grad school students.  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Communicate advocacy work. These are just a couple of the initiatives set forth by the Graduate Student Government Association\u2019s (Grad SGA) new leadership.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFollowing an election in April, two Georgia Tech graduate students have hit the ground running in their newly elected leadership roles with Grad SGA. Haden Boone, president, and Kiera Tran, executive vice president, say that effective communication will be a key component to engage students during their tenure.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nBoone, a Ph.D. student studying operations research in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, originally came to Georgia Tech for his undergrad in 2017.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u201cUpon my first visit to the Institute, it was hard not to fall in love with the campus, the culture, and most of all, the passionate innovation that drives so many of the students here,\u201d said Boone. \u201cI proceeded to spend six (so far) of the most important years of my life here.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nKiera Tran is a Ph.D. student studying geophysical glaciology in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. She began her journey at Georgia Tech in her junior year of college. It was at Tech that Tran discovered her passion for earth science and the desire to make an impact on global issues.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u201cMy senior year at Georgia Tech, I started to do research with my current advisor investigating the stability of glaciers in Antarctica,\u201d said Tran. \u201cBy working in a supportive and opportunistic environment, I found myself unable to imagine spending another five years outside of Georgia Tech.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ECommunication as a Catalyst for Change\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe mission of Grad SGA\u2019s executive branch is to serve as the voice of the student body. This requires two-way communication between Grad SGA and students, but Boone and Tran aren\u2019t convinced that Grad SGA resonates with graduate students.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAccording to the two, most students regard Grad SGA as an organization that occasionally puts on events but does little to no advocacy work. To bridge this communication gap between students and Grad SGA, they plan to continue to advocate for solutions to important issues while remaining cognizant of the fact that solutions mean very little if they aren\u2019t communicating the changes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u201cGraduate students historically have a much harder time feeling connected to Georgia Tech, and I would like to do what I can to change that,\u201d said Boone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EOutline of Goals\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBoone and Tran outlined their primary challenges and potential solutions to address communication issues with three primary initiatives:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EConsolidating and publicizing information.\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChallenge:\u003C\/strong\u003E A common occurrence in our advocacy efforts is spending time creating and defending policies that help support graduate students only to find out that they already exist. Existing policies could be buried under many levels of documentation in the catalog or efforts to support mental health could be on an inaccessible page on our website.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESolution:\u003C\/strong\u003E Our goal is to create a better repository of this information and make sure graduate students are aware of the resources available to them in an easily digestible format.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EKeeping students informed.\u0026nbsp;\u2028\u0026nbsp;\u2028\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChallenge: \u003C\/strong\u003EGrad SGA does a lot of work protecting the interests of graduate students, but it\u2019s unclear to the general population what our role is in these conversations. \u0026nbsp;\u2028\u0026nbsp;\u2028\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESolution: \u003C\/strong\u003EThe implementation of a newsletter and a better-maintained website will help legitimatize the organization to the student body, as well as encourage more graduate student involvement.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003ESoliciting student feedback. \u0026nbsp;\u2028\u0026nbsp;\u2028\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChallenge: \u003C\/strong\u003EOur job as a student government is to represent the interests of our constituents. However, it is difficult to form a complete picture of student grievances when much of the population is not engaged in our work. \u0026nbsp;\u2028\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u2028Solution: \u003C\/strong\u003EWe plan to start at a high level by forming personal relationships with departmental Grad SGA leaders to uncover individual issues so that we can better represent the student body.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOutside of improving communication, Boone and Tran hope to accomplish the following goals during their time in Grad SGA leadership:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EStrengthen advisor-advisee relationships by developing a support system at the Institute level\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAddress graduate student sequestration by expanding opportunities for students to socialize and expand their emotional support networks\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ESupport professional development by showcasing diverse career paths and leveraging the Georgia Tech Alumni network\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EImprove access to campus services by developing short-term solutions for issues such as access to housing on campus, gym space, mental health\/CARE services, and classroom space\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEstablish dedicated committees for international and online graduate students to address the unique challenges faced by these student groups and connect them to resources and activities\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EContribute to the Climate Action Plan (CAP) by involving students in eco-friendly changes on campus and raising awareness about sustainability initiatives\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe have a great team pioneering quite a few new initiatives that we can\u2019t wait to get started on in the fall,\u201d said Boone and Tran.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have any further questions about these initiatives or suggestions for new initiatives, please reach out to Boone or Tran via their emails at jboone31@gatech.edu or ntran75@gatech.edu.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFind out how new Grad SGA leadership, Haden Boone and Kiera Tran, plan to bridge the gap and involve graduate students in important issues at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Find out how new Grad SGA leadership, Haden Boone and Kiera Tran, plan to bridge the gap and involve graduate students in important issues at Georgia Tech."}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2023-05-25 14:17:44","changed_gmt":"2023-05-30 16:55:39","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-05-25T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2023-05-25T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"670882":{"id":"670882","type":"image","title":"Kiera Tran and Haden Boone","body":null,"created":"1685129897","gmt_created":"2023-05-26 19:38:17","changed":"1685129920","gmt_changed":"2023-05-26 19:38:40","alt":"Kiera Tran and Haden Boone","file":{"fid":"253833","name":"WelcomeGradSGA_600x400_2023.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/05\/26\/WelcomeGradSGA_600x400_2023.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2023\/05\/26\/WelcomeGradSGA_600x400_2023.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":261045,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2023\/05\/26\/WelcomeGradSGA_600x400_2023.jpg?itok=YvP6A98O"}}},"media_ids":["670882"],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:sara.franc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESara Franc\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCommunications Officer\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nGraduate and Postdoctoral Education\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}