Welcome to the second issue of SHPE's Graduate Announcements, News, Advocacy, and Scoop newsletter brought to you by the National Graduate Committee (NGC). This will be a space where we highlight opportunities for current and prospective graduate students.
If you have any questions, or you are interested in becoming a volunteer in the NGC, please email us at NGC@shpe.org to learn more!
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Professional Development Opportunities (SHPE Exclusive) |
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PASSPORT TO DOW
YOUR TICKET TO ADVANCED CAREERS
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The 5-part Passport to Dow series, co-hosted by Dow and SHPE's NGC, highlights the importance of graduate degrees in an industry setting, including Research and Development (R&D) and Management pathways.
Exclusive for our graduate student members is the chance to win FREE SHPE Convention registration and travel awards!
To network with Dow representatives and learn about management pathways with Dow, please join us for our two May and June installments.
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Networking with Dow Employees
May 12 | Register by May 7
Ever wonder what role networking plays in industry? In this session, participants will discuss the importance of networking to progress in your career and move your projects along. Additionally, participants will get a chance to network with Dow employees. Register by May 7 >
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Let’s Get DOWn to Business - Management Opportunities for PhDs
June 16
Most graduate students join Dow in positions that are primarily technical in nature. However, with time and experience, other career pathway opportunities are available to those who seek them. This session will provide insight from Dow managers and leaders on the various career paths in management that are available to graduate students at Dow. Register now >
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NGC RESOURCES FOR PROSPECTIVE GRAD STUDENTS |
A presentation meant for quick tips and comedic relief for prospective graduate school virtual visits. Also applicable for in-person visits!
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STAR AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE JULY 15 |
Know a graduate student who has provided selfless and outstanding contributions to their SHPE student chapter and the Hispanic community, while at the same time, maintaining academic excellence? Nominate them for the Graduate Student Role Model STAR Award!
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DOW'S BEST SYMPOSIUM
August 2-5 | Apply by April 30
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Dow’s BEST Symposium is a virtual event primarily intended to introduce Black, Latinx, Native American U.S. doctoral and postdoctoral scientists to the wide range of rewarding careers in industrial research, and in particular, the many opportunities with one of the world’s largest and leading chemical companies, Dow.
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THE DISSERTATION INSTITUTE FOR PHD STUDENTS
July 10 - 16 | Apply by April 30
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Held July 10-16 at the University of Michigan, the Dissertation Institute is a week-long boot camp for engineering doctoral students from underrepresented minorities to build writing habits, work on their dissertation or proposal, enhance their motivation for the doctoral process, and learn skills that will help them make progress in their dissertation.
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PREPARING FUTURE FACULTY WORKSHOP
May 14 and 21
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Auburn University is hosting a two-part series of virtual, interactive workshop sessions for STEM PhD students and postdocs. This virtual event will be held over two days and include topics such as academic job search, the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and more.
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KIRCHNER FOOD FELLOWSHIP
Sept - June | Apply by May 15
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The Kirchner Food Fellowship, an impact investment training program summarized as “Peace Corps meets VC,” is now accepting applications for its 8th cohort. This cohort will be awarded a stipend and given full discretion over $50,000 to invest in a social enterprise supporting food security with a geographical focus in Central America.
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THE STUDENT PROGRAM AT ARPA-E ENERGY INNOVATION SUMMIT
May 24 - 27 | Apply by May 17
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The Student Program at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit is a unique opportunity for student energy leaders to engage with companies looking for new talent, as well as learn about new energy initiatives. The graduate-level students selected to participate receive complimentary registration to attend the virtual Summit.
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NEXTPROF NEXUS 2021
October 4 - 7 | Apply by July 6
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The 2021 NextProf Nexus Future Faculty Workshop will take place in October on the University of Michigan campus. This program aims to diversify the engineering professoriate by bringing together senior-level Ph.D. students, postdocs, and early career scientists and researchers for an intensive 3-day workshop about becoming a faculty member.
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SHPE Election Voting Ends | April 30 @12:01am | More info
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ScholarSHPE Applications Due | April 30 | More info
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Dissertation Institute | July 10-16 | Apply by April 30 | Apply
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Dow's BEST Symposium | Aug 2-5 | Apply by April 30 | Apply
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Networking with Dow Employees | May 12 | Virtual | Register
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NILA 2021 Registration Opens | May 12 | Notify me
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Kirchner Food Fellowship | Apply by May 15 | Apply
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ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit | May 24-27 | Apply by May 17 | Apply
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Let's Get DOWn To Business | June 16 | Virtual | Register
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NEXTProf NEXUS 2021 | Oct 4-7 | Apply by July 6 | Virtual | Apply
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STAR Award Nominations Due | July 15 | Virtual | Nominate
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NILA 2021 - Part 1 | All Chapter Leaders | Virtual | July 16-18 | Notify me
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NILA 2021 - Part 2 | Chapter Presidents | Virtual | August 13-15 | Notify me
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