Upcoming Opportunities: Week of Aug. 21

Summary

Upcoming opportunities of interest to CED graduate students, week of Aug. 21, 2023.

Resources for CED Online Students
Attention: Online Students
Have questions about D2L or other online learning tools? Wondering what academic or personal supports are available to you as an online student? View resources and information specific to online students via Academic & Student Affairs

Ignite Talks for MSU Student Researchers
The MSU Museum CoLab Studio is unveiling a novel program titled “Ignite MSU.” Its primary objective is to empower students to articulate their research more effectively. We’re seeking 10 passionate MSU students, from any academic level or field, to present at the inaugural Ignite event on Nov. 9. The Ignite format offers a distinctive method to succinctly communicate ideas: a 5-minute presentation using 20 slides that advance automatically every 15 seconds. Apply by: Sept. 18. Learn more via MSU Museum

Student Employment Opportunity: NIH Research Study
A College of Nursing research team is in immediate need of undergraduate or graduate students to assist with a large-scale NIH-funded study. The Guys/Girls Opt for Activities for Life (GOAL) project promotes healthy eating and physical activity to middle-school-age children. This opportunity not only provides some awesome clinical experience, but would also be a great resume booster. All positions are paid (unless the student is looking for an internship) depending on position and level of experience. Learn more via PDF

No-Credit Seminar Opportunity: Writing Beyond the Academy
Attention: Doctoral
A non-credit, biweekly interactive seminar on public intellectualism and public pedagogy, facilitated by CED faculty Avner Segall and Christina Berchini. This seminar is titled: “Writing beyond the academy: Why and how to publish your scholarly ideas in popular media outlets.” If you are interested in taking part, please email avner@msu.edu and berchini@msu.edu by Sept. 1. Learn more via PDF

Science Communication and Outreach Training Program
MSU’s STEM Ambassador Program (STEMAP) is recruiting MSU participants for a six-month science engagement program. Through workshops, peer learning and one-on-one mentoring, participants will learn how to establish two-way communication and build trust between scientists and public audiences who are less likely to visit typical informal science education venues. Apply by: Sept. 4. Learn more via University Outreach & Engagement

MSU Center for Statistical Training and Consulting (CSTAT)
The Center for Statistical Training and Consulting (CSTAT) is a professional service and research unit at MSU. Statisticians collaborate on study design, collection, management, and analysis of research data, on grant proposals, and on other projects. The College’s agreement with CSTAT is renewed for the 2023-2024 academic year, allowing 20 hours of support to graduate students every fiscal year. Learn more via CSTAT

Learning Assistants – Student Athlete Support Services
Student-Athlete Support Services is hiring Learning Assistants for Fall 2023 and beyond. Responsibilities include meeting with student-athletes at least two to four times weekly, closely monitoring all academic-related activities, strict and detailed tracking of course information, and facilitating students’ progress. Learning Assistants will be assigned a caseload of students and will work 9-20 hours weekly. Pay rate: $14/hour. Learn more via the Graduate School

BioRender Software Now Available at a University Rate
BioRender is a cutting-edge, scientific graphic software designed to revolutionize the way the scholars communicate their research findings. The Office of Research and Innovation is excited to offer BioRender at the subsidized rate of $100 per year. Learn more via the Office of Research & Innovation