Student Development

3-Minute Thesis Competition Open for Registration

September 07, 2021 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL) is now accepting registrations for this year’s 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

3MT provides an opportunity for researchers to sharpen public speaking skills and practice sharing research to outside audiences. The top winner this year will receive a cash award of $750 and a trip to represent the University at the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools’ (CSGS) Annual Meeting in Raleigh.

To register, please visit the CGLL’s Registration site. More details are available from the CGLL.

Ventureprise Launch Applications Due Sept. 9

September 07, 2021 by White, Brian

Applications are due Sept. 9 for the fall 2021 Ventureprise Launch National Science Foundation I-Corps Virtual Cohort.

The Ventureprise Launch program provides UNC Charlotte faculty, staff and students with commercialization training and new NSF funding up to $5,000 for a research or business idea.

This virtual cohort is designed with a tiered approach, launching on September 15. The next stage is a six-month $50,000 NSF I-Corps Teams grant.

Applications are reviewed as they are submitted, closing on Sept. 9. More information and the application form can be found on the NSF I-Corps webpage.

For questions, contact Devin Collins or Laura Smailes.

Alliance will Fund Research on COVID-19's Impact on Women and Girls

September 07, 2021 by White, Brian

The Women + Girls Research Alliance (W+GRA) announced it will provide seed funding for new or ongoing research efforts that highlight the issues that women and girls face in the workforce as a result of, or exacerbated by, COVID-19’s impact on the economy and society.

Issues may cover a variety of areas, such as:

exposure of gender-biased employment practices during COVID
disproportionate burden that the pandemic placed on single mothers
relationship between employment and housing security
over-representation of women of color in low-wage jobs, particularly front-line workers, and their increased exposure to the virus
lack of affordable childcare for working mothers

From Oct.1-15, 2021, W+GRA will accept proposals for funding in the amount of $1,000-$5,000 for projects that focus on one or both of the following:

Supporting an ongoing research project or a new research project that addresses the intersectional nature of the problem along the lines of race, class, gender, age, ability, immigrant status, language, location, access to helpful resources, and income.
Tangible projects that will support the work of the W+GRA such as conference presentations, workshops, research papers, training, or programs that address the “she-cession” and women missing from the workplace.

More details are available from the Women + Girls Research Alliance.

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Accepting Applications

July 29, 2021 by White, Brian

The Office of International Programs invites qualified candidates to submit program applications for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program prior to the Wednesday, Sept. 15, deadline. Note that U.S. citizenship is required. Click here to search all awards available in the 2022-23 competition or connect with UNC Charlotte’s Fulbright Scholar liaison.

Graduate Life Ambassadors Sought

July 12, 2021 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life (CGL) is seeking volunteer Graduate Life Ambassadors (GLA) who assist with event planning, promotion, and suggest new initiatives.

The GLA experience offers:

A chance to enrich the graduate student experience
Service opportunities that bolster the resume/cv
Free food and swag
A positive, supportive and driven community

To register as a GLA, please visit the Center for Graduate Life.

Dissertation, Thesis Formatting Workshop Planned

July 06, 2021 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life (CGL) will host a workshop on Dissertation and Thesis formatting July 15, 5-6 pm.

The session will include answers to questions on formatting, defense and submission procedures.

To register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life.

Dean's Dissertation Award Goes to Carrier

June 28, 2021 by White, Brian

Tyler Carrier, Ph.D., Biological Sciences, 2020, is the 2021 Graduate Dean’s Distinguished Dissertation Award winner in Biological Sciences/Life Sciences for his work on “Symbiosis Across Diet-Induced Phenotypes of Larval Sea Urchins.”

Workplace Competencies Certificate Adds Final Touch to the Resume

June 28, 2021 by White, Brian

The Graduate School’s Certificate in Workplace Competencies is an excellent way for students to add a an important credential to their resume, and it is ideal for GASP-funded doctoral students who are finished with coursework.

The certificate focuses on improved written and verbal communication, stronger online presence and creating effective presentations.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Center for Graduate Life.

Recruit Graduate Assistants at Campus Job Fair

June 28, 2021 by White, Brian

UNC Charlotte’s Virtual On-Campus Job Fair will be held Aug. 3 from 11-2 p.m., providing an opportunity to recruit students for on-campus positions and interview candidates before they return to campus.

Departments can recruit for FWS, STW, UPIP and Graduate Assistant positions.

To register, log in to your Hire-A-Niner account, go to Events, select Career Fairs, locate the On-campus Job Fair 2021, and select Register for Event.

For more information, please contact Michelle Wann.

User-Friendly Writing Workshop Offered

May 31, 2021 by White, Brian

An online workshop hosted by NC State and planned for June 2 and June 9 from 10-12 noon, will help students learn How to Write in a User-Friendly Way.

Facilitated by Katie Homar, this two part workshop will address the challenges of conveying research in a persuasive way for technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

For more information and to register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life.

Applicants Sought for Economic Mobility Research Grants

May 31, 2021 by White, Brian

The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute has opened applications for a new cohort of Gambrell Faculty Fellows. The Fellowship Program funds short-term research projects (up to 18 months) examining issues related to economic mobility in the Charlotte region.

Now in its third year, the Gambrell Faculty Fellowship Program is a grants program for UNC Charlotte faculty funded by The Gambrell Foundation. This year, the program is particularly interested in racial equity and the impact of the pandemic on economic mobility.

Up to 5 fellowships will be awarded this year. Proposed projects can have a maximum budget of $15,000. The deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. The grant period will begin August 15, 2021. Information and application form.

Workshop Topic: Formatting and Submitting a Thesis or Dissertation

May 24, 2021 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life (CGL) will sponsor a workshop on Formatting and Submitting Your Thesis or Dissertation May 27, 4-5 p.m.

This session offers answers to questions on formatting, defense and submission procedures. The sessions are offered approximately every two weeks.

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See the CGL events calendar for more sessions or YouTube playlist for recorded sessions. For more information and to register for this session, please visit the CGL.

More than 200 Attend Student Success and Wellness Meet

May 12, 2021 by White, Brian

More than 220 graduate and professional administrators and faculty from around the country participated in the 2021 Graduate Student Success and Wellness conference (GSSW2021) hosted virtually by UNC Charlotte on May 6-7.

This year’s event brought together registrants from over 50 educational institutions to exchange ideas and learn best practices to promote wellness and success.

GRAD Course Focuses on Core Career Competencies

May 10, 2021 by White, Brian

GRAD 6320/8320, Developing Core Career Competencies, takes place during the full semester and is 2 credits.

Led by Dr. Suzanne Voigt, this course helps graduate students learn the principles of good communication in the workplace, focusing on writing in technical fields such as health, the sciences, and business.

Read more about GRAD courses at the Center for Graduate Life. To register, visit the course schedule at my.uncc.edu.

Student Reviewers Needed

May 03, 2021 by White, Brian

The UNC-Charlotte Undergraduate Research Journal is seeking student reviewers for the journal’s student review board. Students interested in being a part of the reviewer pool should complete the student reviewer form.

Ventureprise Launch NSF I-Corps Applications Open

April 29, 2021 by White, Brian

Ventureprise Launch NSF I-Corps Virtual Summer Cohort is now accepting applications. This program is for UNC Charlotte faculty, staff and students to explore the commercial possibilities of their ideas and research.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Entrepreneurship website.

Spring Writing Retreat Set for May

April 27, 2021 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life will hosts the annual Graduate Writing Retreat May 1-2. The retreat provides an opportunity for graduate students, faculty and staff, and members of the community who want to make progress on a large writing project.

For more information and to register, please visit the Center for Graduate Life.

Holshouser, Maguire Named Top Teaching Assistants for 2020-21

April 27, 2021 by White, Brian

Kaitlyn Holshouser, Curriculum & Instruction-Urban Elementary Education, and Jules Maguire, English, recently were named top Teaching Assistant and Instructor of Record for 2020-21, respectively.

The Graduate School hosts the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards annually to honor top TAs nominated by faculty supervisors for their work. The awards, one to the top Teaching Assistant and one to the top Instructor of Record, recognize outstanding and innovative teaching techniques.

This year, 31 students were nominated for the awards.

Dr. Judith Krauss coordinates efforts to support graduate teaching assistants through the Center for Graduate Life, including Graduate Teaching Assistant training offered at the start of the fall and spring semesters. She also offers workshops on a variety of teaching-related issues each semester.

Registration Open for Leadership Essentials

April 12, 2021 by White, Brian

GRAD 6000/8000, Leadership Essentials for Graduate Students, is open for registration.

The 2-credit course, led by Dr. Katherine Hall-Hertel, examines professional competencies required for success in any field of endeavor, including leadership, communications, professional ethics and more.

Visit the course schedule at my.uncc.edu to register for this course.

Charlotte Venture Challenge Event Planned for Apr. 20

April 12, 2021 by White, Brian

Charlotte Venture Challenge and Innovation Virtual Showcase, scheduled Apr. 20, will feature UNC Charlotte research startups, student entrepreneurs, local startups and technologies for license.

The event will also include a sampling of student business and social entrepreneurs seeking to launch new companies.

For more information and to register, please visit the event site.