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Register Now for the Fifth Annual Graduate + Postdoctoral Research Symposium on March 21, 2023

The Graduate School and the Office of Postdoctoral Programs are hosting the Fifth Annual Graduate + Postdoctoral Research Symposium on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 12:00-6:30pm at the Shalala Student Center on the Coral Gables Campus. Nearly 90 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows will give TED-like talks, poster presentations, and oral presentations. Lunch will be served starting at 12pm and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 6pm. The keynote address by Dr. Len Pinchuck begins at 1pm. Register now!

 

 

Graduate students shine a light on their research

The Graduate School’s seventh annual Three Minute Thesis competition gave nine students from eight of the University of Miami’s schools and colleges a chance to share their groundbreaking work.

 

Alumna keeps the candle of hope burning for Afghani women

Zakera Azizi, the beneficiary of a special University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School master’s degree scholarship for Afghani students, has teamed up with an international organization to offer an online English class for women in Afghanistan—whose education was recently banned.

 

Students a primary part of $6.74 million experiment

Students at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science are working side-by-side with scientists and researchers on a U.S. Navy-funded project that will help improve weather forecasting.

 

Linda Ray Intervention Center extends hours, expands support

With funding obtained from two grants, the center is now able to stay open until 5 p.m. and offer enrichment activities to its young students, who range from newborn to age 3 and often face developmental delays.

 

Commander visits alma mater during Miami Navy Week

Rear Adm. Guido F. Valdes, commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific and a double alumnus of the University of Miami, visited the University as part of Miami Navy Week and its signature outreach program.

 

Toppel to host annual Job and Internship Expo

On Wednesday, March 1, the Toppel Career Center will host the Job and Internship Expo, their largest career event of the year. The happening helps students connect and network with potential employers.

 

The Ph.D. and Master’s Virtual Career Expo hosted by the Graduate Career Consortium (GCC) is scheduled for March 8th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm ET. Click here to register now.

 

The Writing Retreat brings graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from all disciplines together for intensive days of dedicated writing time and support toward completing the dissertation or other manuscripts. The Retreat is also a platform for reflection and discussion about writing, which can help to improve writing skills and maintain a regular writing routine. The deadline to apply is March 10, 2023Click here to apply.

 

Spring 2023 Commencement Speaker Applications Now Open!

One speaker will be selected for the 10am Graduate Degree Ceremony and a second speaker will be selected for the 3pm Graduate Degree Ceremony. Deadline to apply is March 24, 2023Click here to review eligibility and apply.

 

Important Reads

CIS Job Opening | Webber International University

Webber International University in Babson Park, Florida is seeking to hire a full-time, assistant professor in Computer and Information Systems to begin in Fall of 2023. A doctorate in CIS or a comparable field is strongly preferred, but applicants who are ABD or have a master’s degree with relevant experience will be considered. The successful applicant will have experience teaching courses in several high-level languages, database management, and advanced spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of data analytics is a plus. Salary range: $50k-$55k depending on qualifications. Click here to learn more and apply

Open Doctoral and Postdoctoral Positions in Israel

Bar-Ilan University is looking for doctoral and postdoctoral candidates to apply for opportunities within the area of Life Sciences. To learn more and apply for opportunities at Bar-Ilan University, please see below.

Opportunities within Bar-Ilan University’s  (BIU) Faculty of Life Sciences include: 

Apply for 2023-2024 Legislative Fellows Program

The Florida House of Representatives is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Legislative Fellows Program. Click here for the forms and directions on how to apply for the Fellows Program. The Legislative Fellows Program offers a unique opportunity for college graduates pursuing a graduate degree to gain first-hand knowledge of the legislative process and to participate in the work of the legislative branch of state government. Fellows are assigned to House committees, subcommittees, and leadership offices. Under the guidance of senior House staff, their assignments may include research projects, bill drafting and analysis, oversight activities, and other tasks relating to policy areas. The application deadline is Friday, March 31, 2023, at Noon. 

2023 Call for Applicants Scientist Mentoring & Diversity (SMDP) Program

The International Center for Professional Development is looking for applicants to apply to their SMDP Biotech mentoring program which pairs ethnically diverse graduate students and post-doctoral researchers with industry mentors who work at biotech and consumer healthcare companies.

Applicants are also encouraged to apply for the SMDP MedTech mentoring program that pairs ethnically diverse undergraduate and graduate students with mentors who work at medical technology companies. The deadline to apply for both programs is April 7, 2023. Click here to apply.

CIA Virtual Lecture Series

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship (OVPRS) is hosting a broadcast of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Virtual Lecture Series. Join them on Tuesday, March 14th for a broadcast of the lecture entitled, "Science & Technology @ CIA" at the Richter Library, Flex Space, Room 102B, Coral Gables Campus. Refreshments will be provided. Click here to register. 

Apply Now | Robert "Bob" Moses Scholarship

The Educational Testing Service is offering a national scholarship opportunity designed to support a graduate student from an underrepresented group who is pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in mathematics education or a STEM discipline. The inaugural scholarship is named in honor of the late Bob Moses, a pioneering civil rights leader, and educator who founded The Algebra Project, a national U.S. mathematics literacy program aimed at helping low-income students and students of color achieve the mathematical skills in high school that are a prerequisite for success in college and beyond. The scholarship award is $15,000 and the deadline to apply is April 3, 2023. To learn more and apply click here.

Registration Open | Summer Opportunity for Adult Readiness Program SOAR

Autism After 21 and the SOAR program will be coming to Miami-Dade county this summer on the FIU campus. The SOAR program is a 12-day residential opportunity for young adults on the autism spectrum. The program assists students who are transitioning from school to the community, work, and beyond. The SOAR Program works towards this with a curriculum designed to move transitioning young adults with neurodiversity onto employment, post-secondary education, and beyond! The program is authorized by vocational rehabilitation. Click here to learn more and apply.

 

Important Dates

Mar
03

12:00 pm

How to Design a CV with Dr. Tina Persson

Mar
08

11:59 pm

Deadline to apply for Graduation

Mar
08

12:00 pm

Graduate Career Consortium PhD & Master's Virtual Career Expo

Mar
16

5:15 pm

Spring Graduate Writing Retreat

Mar
17

8:30 am

Spring Graduate Writing Retreat

Mar
18

10:00 am

Spring Graduate Writing Retreat

Mar
19

12:00 pm

Spring Graduate Writing Retreat

Mar
21

12:00 pm

2023 Graduate + Postdoctoral Research Symposium

Mar
24

11:59 pm

Application Deadline for Commencement Speaker

Mar
24

12:00 pm

The Fishbowl with Dr. Tina Persson