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CIE e-Newsletter September 2018

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Events at the Center

CIE Movie Night – ‘Dolores’, Friday September 7, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, CIE Space – RSVP

NSF GRFP Info Session, Wednesday September 12, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, Wang Center Lecture Hall 1-  RSVP

NSF GRFP Info Session, Friday September 14, 2:30 – 4:00 pm, Wang Center Lecture Hall 1 –  RSVP

CSM Fall Kickoff, Friday, September 14, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Smithtown AMC Lanes – CSM Mentors and Mentees

College Teaching Journal Club, Thursday September 20, 12:30 – 1:30 pm, Graduate School Conference Room – RSVP

Conferences, Fellowships, Forums and Networking Opportunities

Stony Brook Center for the Study of Inequality, Social Justice and Policy Call for Papers The College of Arts and Sciences Center for the Study of Inequality, Social Justice and Policy calls for proposals from scholars who would like to present a written portion of their work-in-progress that falls within this year’s theme of “In/Justice in Higher Ed and at Home.” Through this theme, the Center seeks to spark broad dialogue about how intersecting inequities are rooted in and beyond the academy, including in the spaces of daily life outside it. Our primary threads of inquiry this year are twofold. One explores how colleges and universities like Stony Brook are faring on matters of economic, racial, and gender equity, and how they may better address these. The other running theme concerns intersecting inequities across those places we consider “home,” from domestic work to housing to residential downtowns, suburbs, and New York’s own countryside. Interested Scholars please submit a 250-word abstract and one –page CV to inequalities@connect.stonybrook.edu with the subject line “WIP group”. The deadline for submission is September 17, 2018.

NASA Climate Change Research Initiative (CCRI) Internship NAS GSFC Office of Education is currently recruiting graduate students to participate in the NASA Climate Change Research Initiative (CCRI) internship program located at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York City. The NASA Climate Change Research Initiative – CCRI is a year long internship opportunity for graduate students to work directly with NASA scientists and lead research teams in a NASA research project associated with a science related to climate change. This opportunity will not conflict with the graduate student’s coursework and class schedule during the fall and spring and is considered to be a part-time position that supports the graduate student’s major area of study and degree program. To review specific details about the research opportunity and submit applications visit NASA Intern Application Management System (NIAMS) at www.intern.nasa.gov . Please contact Matthew Pearce, at matthew.d.pearce@nasa.gov , immediately if you are interested in applying to this opportunity, have any questions or need assistance in submitting an application

University of Sydney PhD Research The following research opportunities will be based out of the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Sydney.

  • Neighborhood Approaches in Humanitarian Programming This research seeks to unpack area-based, settlements, and neighborhood approaches in humanitarian programming used in disasters and conflicts, exploring the effectiveness of these strategies in promoting recovery of communities. Potential areas of focus will include unpacking organizing principles of integrated humanitarian approaches, cross-case comparison of community recovery outcomes, or organizational change of humanitarian organizations to adapt to new delivery mechanisms. Findings will inform best practice for international donors and humanitarian organizations seeking to fund and implement programs using one of the considered approaches.
  • Scaling Sage Construction in Humanitarian Shelter This research seeks to investigate strategies to scale safe shelter and housing construction practice in the aftermath of disasters and conflicts in developing communities. Potential areas of focus may include behaviour change and household motivations for safer construction, performance of non-engineered building components, and ‘self-recovery’ strategies in humanitarian shelter programming. Findings will offer policy recommendations to extend the impact of humanitarian shelter assistance in developing communities.

Vanderbilt University Academic Pathways Scholars Program This program is designed to prepare recent PhD graduates for competitive academic careers. In addition to research opportunities across the spectrum of biomedical research at Vanderbilt. There are opportunities for training in teaching, grant and manuscript preparation, leadership skills, and multi-level mentoring. The program offers an annual stipend of $60,000 plus benefits, travel funding, and a research allowance for the lab. For more information on this new program please visit here .

STPI’s Science Policy Fellowship Program IDA’s two-year Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) Fellowship provides recent bachelor’s degree recipients with a unique opportunity to use their critical thinking and analytic skills to work on a diverse set of challenges in science and technology (S&T) policy areas, including energy and the environment, space sciences, innovation and competitiveness, evaluation, life sciences, information technologies, national security, and STEM education. Fellows will be involved in collaborative research for leaders in the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in the Executive Office of the President and other Federal Government organizations, such as the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. Applications are accepted each year beginning in the fall, and selections are made in the spring of the following year. Find more information here .

DEO Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science is now accepting applications for the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program. Applications are due 5:00pm Eastern Time on November 15, 2018. The SCGR program provides doctoral dissertation/thesis research opportunities for graduate students at DOE national laboratories. Details about the program and online application can be found here .

Bridges to Academic Careers for Minoritized Students Call for Proposals There is a call for proposals for the “Bridges to Academic Careers for Minoritized Students” conference’s “Conversation in the Disciplines” which will be held on October 26-27 at Binghamton University Downtown Center. Please submit a proposal that builds off one of the following themes to bridgestofaculty@gmail.com :

  • Bridges to Access, Success, and Completion

Undergraduate Admissions. What programs and practices encourage promising students from minoritized groups to apply for admission to college? What are the barriers to these students being admitted to colleges and universities? Are they being encouraged to consider academic careers early in their college experience?

  • Bridges to Graduate Work

Ph.D. Applications. Are there programs or practices that effectively encourage structural diversity in applicant pools? Are promising students from minoritized groups being encouraged to apply to Ph.D. programs?

Ph.D. Admissions. Are the students admitted to Ph.D. programs reflective of the diversity of applicants? Is there evidence of affirmative efforts to admit minoritized students into Ph.D programs? What barriers could be removed to increase their numbers?

Ph.D. Completion. Do students from minoritized groups have different completion rates than other Ph.D. students? What factors influence completion of Ph.D. programs? What barriers could be removed to increase their completion rates?

  • Bridges to Tenured Faculty

Faculty Hiring. What programs or policies contribute to ensuring a diverse pool of minoritized candidates? Are there factors that contribute to the hiring of Black and Latinx candidates for faculty positions? What barriers do candidates face when applying?

Promotion and Tenure. Are there programs or systemic factors that contribute to assistant professors from minoritized groups gaining tenure? How do the tenure rates for Black and Latinx faculty compare with other faculty groups? What barriers affect promotion and tenure for Black and Latinx faculty?

Career

School for Environment and Sustainability University of Michigan, Ann Arbor The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan is seeking applications for full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position, which will be part of a suite of new faculty hires at SEAS. There are Assistant Professor positions open in the following areas of study: Data Science, Geovisualization and Design, Energy Systems Analysis, Spatial Science of Coupled Natural-Human Systems and Water Policy, Politics and Planning. For more detail, including required application materials visit here

The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers U.S. and international scientists the opportunity to advance their research while contributing to NASA’s scientific goals. The NPP supports fundamental science; explores the undiscovered; promotes intellectual growth; and encourages scientific connections. Selected by a competitive peer-review process, NPP Fellows complete one- to three-year Fellowship appointments that advance NASA’s missions in earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, space bioscience, aeronautics and engineering, human exploration and space operations, and astrobiology. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree in hand before beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree requirements. U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and foreign nationals eligible for J-1 status as a Research Scholar, may apply. Stipends start at $60,000 per year, with supplements for high cost-of-living areas and for certain academic specialties. Financial assistance is available for relocation as well as subsidized health insurance, and $10,000 per year is provided for professional and programmatic travel. Applications are accepted three times each year: March 1, July 1, November 1. Current research opportunities can be viewed on-line .  Further information and to apply . Send questions to npphelp@usra.edu .

The Joint Centre for Disaster Research has opened a Lecturer in emergency Management position Candidates should have interests in, and demonstrated expertise for, research, supervision and teaching in a) emergency management: b) preparedness and responsiveness to disasters and emergencies. Applicants must have a PhD in Social Sciences. For additional details, visit here .

The University of California has opened a postdoctoral position for candidates who have had research experience in virology, molecular biology, or immunology and have obtained a Ph.D. and/or M.D.  The research undertaken involves studies of HIV infection, innate immunity, stem cell biology and vaccine development.  Candidate will get experience in many phases of HIV pathogenesis, treatment and cure. It is a model for studying many aspects of infection by viruses.  The position is in the Laboratory for Tumor and AIDS Virus Research at the University of California, San Francisco.  Interested candidates should send curriculum vitae and the names of three references to: Dr. Jay A. Levy, M.D .

CIE E-Newsletter August 2018

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Photo of CIE scholar Jinelle Wint and CIE administrator Julianna Prior at the 2017 CIE welcome barbecue. Jinelle and Julianna are smiling and standing in front of an event table at the Simons Center Safe containing food and beverages. It is a sunny dat

Events at the Center

Summer Writing Boot Camp: Fridays, August 3 and 10; 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.; CIE space – RSVP

Graduate School Preview Day: Friday, August 17; 10 to 3 pm; Hilton Garden Inn – RSVP

College Teaching Journal Club: Thursday, August 23; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; Graduate School Conference Room –  RSVP

CIE Annual Welcome Back Luncheon: Friday, August 24; 12:30 pm; Lawn in front of Computer Science Building – RSVP

Summer may be winding down, but we are gearing up for the 5th annual Graduate School Preview Day. We hope you will join us on Friday, August 17 (and spread the word!) for an exciting day of networking and learning about what it means to pursue a PhD at Stony Brook University. We would love for our CIE Scholars to volunteer at the event and network with the prospective students during lunch. If you are interested in attending and sharing your graduate school experiences, please RSVP.

Here is the agenda for the day:

10:00 am – 10:30 am Registration
10:30 am – 10:45 am Welcome Remarks
10:45 am – 11:55 am Pursuing Graduate Education Panel
12:00 pm – 1:10 pm Networking Lunch with Graduate Programs & Undergraduate Summer Research Programs
1:15 pm – 2:25 pm Graduate Student Panel
2:30 pm – 2:50 pm Funding Graduate School
2:50 pm – 3:00 pm Closing Remarks and Evaluation
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Lab Tours (Optional)

*Please note that the agenda may be subject to moderate changes leading up to or on the day of the event.

We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Welcome Back BBQ on Friday, August 24 at 12:30 pm on the lawn in front of the Graduate School building (Computer Science). We hope you will have some stories to share about how fun and productive your summer has been.

Conferences, Fellowships, Forums and Networking Opportunities

Cornell University Interdisciplinary Working Group Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Cornell University’s Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies has established a working group on Disasters to enhance Cornell’s capacity for the study of international disaster preparedness, recovery, and resilience. The working group is seeking to sponsor one or more postdoctoral researchers at Cornell, and invites inquiries about two university-level fellowship programs: Cornell Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowships and the Atkinson Postdoctoral Fellowships in Sustainability. These Fellowship programs are not limited to researchers interested in disasters or in working with the Disasters Working group, but faculty is actively seeking to sponsor one or more applicants for these programs. Learn more about to group here, and address inquiries regarding a working group sponsor to Professor Sharon Tennyson ( Sharon.tennyson@cornell.edu).

Stride-Con Visualization Contest All Stony Brook Graduate Students are eligible and encouraged to participate in the second annual Stride-Con Visualization contest. Visualizations will be evaluated by a panel of experts on visual aesthetics and the ability to communicate key scientific results. Entries must be submitted to STRIDE@ stonybrook.edu by 5pm (EST), Friday, August 3, 2018. To learn more about STRIDE visit here.

2018 Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference The American Statistical Association invites you to attend the 2018 Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. WSDS will gather professionals and students from academia, industry, and the government who are working in statistics and data science. Find unique opportunities to grow your influence, your community, and your knowledge. Learn more here

PhD Works Professional Development Awards for Inclusion and Equity Applications are open for summer for PhD Works Professional Development Awards for Inclusion and Equity. The awards offer up to $750 for activities that support graduate students’ professional development, with an emphasis on activities that expand their career development beyond the traditional expectations of their academic program. This means activities that directly support the students’ thesis or research work are unlikely to be funded. Eligible students are currently enrolled SBU Masters’ or PhD students in any field who also advance our goal of diversifying the professional workforce, broadly defined. Find more details on the program and how to apply here

Out to Innovate Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students in STEM These scholarships are intended for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees In science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs who are either lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or an active ally of the LGBTQ+ community. The scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence and increased visibility of talented LGBTQ+ students in STEM careers. For more information:https://www.noglstp.org/programs-projects/scholarships/.  Required documents:

  • Application form with signed waiver, which includes
  • personal information
  • academic and community achievements
  • demographics survey
  • coursework / program summary
  • work experience
  • awards/honors
  • community and extracurricular activities
  • financial aid profile
  • list of references
  • personal statement (essay)
  • official transcript
  • three letters of reference

Institute for Broadening Participation: The mission of the Institute for Broadening Participation is to increase diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce. They design and implement strategies to increase access to STEM education, funding, and careers, with special emphasis on reaching and supporting individuals from underserved communities and underrepresented groups, including underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities, first-generation college students, and students from underserved communities. Undergraduate Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships and Postdoctoral positions are available.

30+ undergraduate scholarships: here

30+ graduate fellowships: here

170+ postdoc positions: here

 

Career

The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers U.S. and international scientists the opportunity to advance their research while contributing to NASA’s scientific goals. The NPP supports fundamental science; explores the undiscovered; promotes intellectual growth; and encourages scientific connections. Selected by a competitive peer-review process, NPP Fellows complete one- to three-year Fellowship appointments that advance NASA’s missions in earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, space bioscience, aeronautics and engineering, human exploration and space operations, and astrobiology. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree in hand before beginning the fellowship, but may apply while completing the degree requirements. U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and foreign nationals eligible for J-1 status as a Research Scholar, may apply. Stipends start at $60,000 per year, with supplements for high cost-of-living areas and for certain academic specialties. Financial assistance is available for relocation as well as subsidized health insurance, and $10,000 per year is provided for professional and programmatic travel. Applications are accepted three times each year: March 1, July 1, November 1. Current research opportunities can be viewed on-line.  Further information and to apply. Send questions to npphelp@usra.edu.

The Joint Centre for Disaster Research has opened a Lecturer in emergency Management position Candidates should have interests in, and demonstrated expertise for, research, supervision and teaching in a) emergency management: b) preparedness and responsiveness to disasters and emergencies. Applicants must have a PhD in Social Sciences. For additional details, visit here .

The University of California has opened a postdoctoral position for candidates who have had research experience in virology, molecular biology, or immunology and have obtained a Ph.D. and/or M.D.  The research undertaken involves studies of HIV infection, innate immunity, stem cell biology and vaccine development.  Candidate will get experience in many phases of HIV pathogenesis, treatment and cure. It is a model for studying many aspects of infection by viruses.  The position is in the Laboratory for Tumor and AIDS Virus Research at the University of California, San Francisco.  Interested candidates should send curriculum vitae and the names of three references to: Dr. Jay A. Levy, M.D .

Presidential Diversity Postdoctoral Fellowships at Binghamton University Increasing campus diversity is one of Binghamton University’s most important strategic priorities. Binghamton is meeting this challenge with the establishment of a program of Presidential Diversity Postdoctoral Fellowships that will allow the university to better recruit highly qualified candidates for research and scholarship in disciplines that have found it difficult to attract a diverse faculty. This fellowship program mirrors the goals of the SUNY faculty diversity program which advance diversity and inclusive excellence by encouraging the recruitment, retention and promotion of outstanding scholars from different backgrounds, including individuals from groups who have historically been underrepresented in higher education.  Our goal is to develop top-tier candidates when faculty positions appear in these departments, so that they may remain at Binghamton in a tenure track capacity when their postdoctoral work is completed.  Each fellowship appointment is up to two years.  Find more information and apply here .

The  School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Buffalo seeks to fill several faculty positions that vary by rank and research interest area.  Our faculty are committed to the highest standards of teaching, research and service.  We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential. We seek candidates who are interested, or have demonstrated effectiveness, in teaching and mentoring diverse students of all races, nationalities and genders, including first generation, underrepresented and female college undergraduates.  The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) is committed to creating and sustaining a multiculturally competent student body, faculty, and staff. We value diversity as a strength critical to our educational mission and support diversity in student enrollment as well as faculty and staff hiring, promotion and tenure.  Through the application process, you will have the opportunity to share your own experiences and how they have helped shape your beliefs about educational equity.  Current UB SEAS faculty postings include:

  • Lecturer in Technical Communications – School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Office of Undergraduate Education – F1700183.
  • Lecturer in Mechanics – School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Office of Undergraduate Education – F1700184.

 

CIE Program Manager, Karian Wright Selected as Recipient of Caribbean Life News’ “40 under 40” Award

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Karian Wright, CIE Program Manager

Karian Wright, CIE Program Manager

This November, AGEP-T FRAME and IRACDA NY-CAPS Program Manager, Karian Wright, was selected by Caribbean Life News as a recipient of their 2014 “40 under 40” award. This award celebrates the achievements of professionals born in or with roots in Caribbean nations. 2014 marked the second year of the awards ceremony.

Karian, who was born in Jamaica and currently lives with her family in Massapequa Park, was one of 40 honorees recognized in a ceremony and gala celebration held on November 26th in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. Karian was recognized for her long history of work with underrepresented postsecondary scholars. For six years prior to her joining the CIE, Karian was an advisor, adjunct faculty member and Assistant Director of Graduate Student Recruitment at Monroe College, where she also completed her MBA in 2011. Karian joined the Center in 2013 as Program Manager of the NSF-funded AGEP-T FRAME project. This past summer, she added management of the NIH- fundedIRACDA NY-CAPS Postdoctoral Scholars Program to her responsibilities. In addition to all she has accomplished in her career, Karian was also recognized for her service and volunteerism with the community as both a reverend and a minister.

When asked by Caribbean Life News to whom she looks up to as a mentor, Karian responded that it was her father. “He is one of the kindest, most affectionate individuals I have ever known. He has always been my biggest supporter and encouraged me to do my best at all times.” Congratulations, Karian! The CIE is proud of all you have done and all you will accomplish in the future!

You can read the entire list and profiles of Caribbean Life News’ “40 under 40” awardees here. 

CIE Staff Steps Up to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

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The CIE Staff Preparing for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

The CIE Staff Preparing for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

The CIE Staff braved 75 degree weather to step up to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on the morning of Wednesday, August 20. The CIE was challenged by our very own Toni Sperzel, Program Manager of the Turner and GEM Fellowship Programs. Toni dedicated her participation in the challenge to her grandfather Clem Vicari and family friend William Johnke, who both passed away in 2010 after fighting long battles against ALS.

ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects as many as 30,000 people in the U.S. alone. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been wildly popular in raising awareness to the disease, resulting in $22.9 million donated to The ALS Association over the last three weeks, compared to $1.9 million they received last year during the same time period. 

Post by Stony Brook University Center for Inclusive Education.

Watch the CIE take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

The CIE Staff took their soaking in stride, calling out all CIE Scholars and Faculty and the Graduate School Staff to participate in the challenge. For more information on ALS or to find out where you can donate, please visit The ALS Association.

The Aftermath of the The CIE Staff Preparing for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

The Aftermath