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Catalyzing advocacy in science and engineering

Chemistry graduate scholar Gokul Raghunath and colleague Lyndie Wood report on their experience at the AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering workshop.Continue readingCatalyzing advocacy in science and engineering

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Suk Cho thrives “living life to the fullest”

Graduate alum Suk Cho discusses research, industry, nutrition and “living life to the fullest.”Continue readingSuk Cho thrives “living life to the fullest”

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Rachel Kozlowski (Dyer Group) awarded Dean’s Teaching Fellowship

Rachel Kozlowski (Dyer Group) has been awarded the Dean’s Teaching Fellowship for the 2019-2020 academic year. Dean’s Teaching Fellowships are selected based on progress towards completing the Ph.D. degree as well as a strong commitment to teaching. This year, 12 students were awarded the fellowship, which provides financial support through a $19,000 stipend. As a…Continue readingRachel Kozlowski (Dyer Group) awarded Dean’s Teaching Fellowship

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Applying 411

Another! interview with a graduate scholar

“Applying 411” is a special blog series about applying to graduate school in chemistry–at Emory and in general. The goal of this series is to demystify the process and help applicants feel confident as they seek a home for their graduate studies.Continue readingAnother! interview with a graduate scholar

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An interview with a graduate scholar

“Applying 411” is a special blog series about applying to graduate school in chemistry–at Emory and in general. The goal of this series is to demystify the process and help applicants feel confident as they seek a home for their graduate studies.Continue readingAn interview with a graduate scholar

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I’m a chemist and… (vol. 2)

Emory chemists do amazing things both inside and outside of the lab.Continue readingI’m a chemist and… (vol. 2)

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Chemistry students host second annual ComSciCon conference

Earlier this month, Emory University hosted the second annual ComSciCon ATL. ComSciCon is an organization that provides workshops hosted by and for graduate students with a focus on science communication. The ComSciCon ATL event was a collaborative efforts between organizers from UGA, Georgia Tech, and Emory. Dyer Group graduate students Helen Siaw and Brooke Andrews, both…Continue readingChemistry students host second annual ComSciCon conference

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Shannon Rivera: 6th grade to scientist

Sitting in her 6th grade science classroom, as a gallon of milk sat outside warming under the hot Georgia sun, Shannon learned two things. First, she learned about the effects of high temperatures on the properties and states of liquids. And second, she learned that she really, really loved chemistry. She recalls how the hands-on…Continue readingShannon Rivera: 6th grade to scientist

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Meet C&EN’s new advice columnist, Jen Heemstra

Continue readingMeet C&EN’s new advice columnist, Jen Heemstra

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I’m a chemist and… (vol. 1)

Emory chemists do amazing things both inside and outside of the lab.Continue readingI’m a chemist and… (vol. 1)

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Choosing a lab

“Applying 411” is a special blog series about applying to graduate school in chemistry–at Emory and in general. The goal of this series is to demystify the process and help applicants feel confident as they seek a home for their graduate studies.Continue readingChoosing a lab

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Emory University receives AAU Grant for undergraduate STEM education

Emory University was recently named as a recipient of a grant from The Association of American Universities for the improvement of undergraduate education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The grant is part of the AAU Undergraduate STEM Education Initiative, a project launched in 2011 to encourage STEM departments to maximize student engagement through effective teaching…Continue readingEmory University receives AAU Grant for undergraduate STEM education