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University of Miami Three Minute Thesis Competition 2023: Applications Now Open!

 

 

Ph.D. Alum Obtains a Tenure-track Position at USC

Dr. Candice Davenport Mattio earned her doctorate in Music Education in 2016 from the Frost School of Music and accepted a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of South California (USC).

 

Psychology team hopes to increase mental health care for Muslim Americans

Psychology professor Amy Weisman de Mamani, and graduate students Salman Shaheen Ahmad and Merranda McLaughlin, have started a research project to better understand and address the gaps in mental health care for Muslim Americans.

 

Researchers fly into the maelstrom

University of Miami scientists deploy aboard Hurricane Hunter aircraft to gather the critical data needed that could help save lives and advance research on tropical cyclones.

 

Tips, resources to stay safe on campus

September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month, and the University of Miami Police Department is offering events, classes, and advice to keep you secure year-round.

 

Researchers shed new light on gopher tortoises

Biology associate professor Christopher Searcy and graduate student Leyna Stemle are studying the behavior of the young reptiles to help protect the species, which is key to the survival of many other native organisms.

 

Preschoolers with special needs benefit from evidenced-based practices

University of Miami graduate student Elena Fernández spent the summer completing a fellowship in Baltimore, where she assessed the performance of special needs children whose ages ranged from infancy to 5 years old.

 

Support Graduate Education October 12th

Support graduate education during the Unversity of Miami's Giving Day on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022. Share the platform givingday.miami.edu with your friends, family, and colleagues and encourage them to donate to the Graduate School's Unlocking Graduate Opportunities Fund or the Graduate School Scholarship Fund. Use #OneDayOneU to share your story on social in support of graduate education.

 

Important Reads

Fall 2022 Commencement Ceremony: Upcoming Deadlines

Stay up to date on important deadlines for the Fall 2022 Commencement Ceremony. Click here to review the Fall 2022 Checklist. 

Open Positions at the Butler Center for Service and Leadership

The Butler Center is currently accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant and an AmeriCorps VISTA position! 

Graduate Assistant Opening:

The Graduate Assistant of the Butler Center for Volunteer Service and Leadership Development serves as an essential member of the Student Life team and has direct reporting responsibility to the Senior Director of the Butler Center and supports initiatives by the staff of the Butler Center. Click here to learn more and apply.

AmeriCorps VISTA Opening:

The VISTA will serve as a conduit to multiple student organizations whose focus relates to improved educational success & access through tutoring & mentorship programs with local community partner agencies & the Miami-Dade Public School system. VISTA members serve with AmeriCorps for a one-year term in a full-time capacity. Click here to learn more and apply.

Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Science

Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Science (PROS) at Baylor College of Medicine is looking for students interested in exploring their options for postdoctoral training. PROS allows you to meet faculty and trainees from multiple labs and learn about resources in the Texas Medical Center. They facilitate the matching between you and faculty with aligned interests and provide you with guidance and support throughout the exploration process. The application is due by October 31, 2022. Click here to learn more.

Beyond Graduate School | Free Career Summit for Master's Students

From September 26th through the 30th, Beyond Graduate School will be hosting a free Career Summit for Master's Students. Every day at noon ET, master's students can attend a one-hour webinar to learn effective job search strategies. Click here to learn more.

Meta PhD Careers in UX Research

On October 6th at 5pm ET, Meta will be hosting a Q&A Panel discussion for PhD students around UX Research. The event will be led by a panel of Meta employees from various UX Research teams. The panelists will talk about their day-to-day roles, research methodology expertise, tips on how to secure a job in tech, and topics related to navigating the workplace. Click here to register.

Osher Center for Integrative Health Speaker Series

The Inaugural Third Thursday UM Osher Center for Integrative Health Speaker Series is a hybrid event on October 20th at 12:00pm. This presentation, Stress & Health – The Good, Bad, & Beautiful, will focus on the contrasting effects of short- versus long-term stress. For any questions, please contact Laura Redwine at lss61@miami.edu. Click here to register.

Opportunity with Journal of Emerging Investigators

Journal of Emerging Investigators (JEI) is a journal that publishes research from middle and high school students and is run entirely by graduate students and postdocs. The JEI is actively searching for graduate students to participate as reviewers and editors in the scientific publishing process while contributing to STEM outreach. Click here to learn more and apply.

 

Important Dates

Sep
29

5:00 pm

3MT 2023 Information Session for Potential Competitors

Oct
06

5:00 pm

Meta PhD Careers in UX Research

Oct
07

12:00 pm

Cultivating Your Public Voice: How, Why, and For Whom Do We Write Op-Eds? - Workshop for led by Dr. Christina Lane

Oct
07

11:59 pm

Deadline to Apply for the Writing Retreat

Oct
11

12:00 pm

Managing Challenging Relationships | The Counseling Center

Oct
12

11:59 pm

Giving Day: #OneDayOneU

Oct
13

5:15 pm

Fall Graduate Writing Retreat

Oct
14

8:30 am

Fall Graduate Writing Retreat

Oct
15

10:00 am

Fall Graduate Writing Retreat

Oct
16

12:00 pm

Fall Graduate Writing Retreat

Oct
20

12:00 pm

Osher Center for Integrative Health Speaker Series: Stress & Health – The Good, Bad, & Beautiful