Undergraduates and graduate students alike are invited to attend a scholarship essay writing session from 7 to 9 p.m., today (September 29, 2011), in Fisher 101.
Work on your essay and get feedback and tips. Essay prompts will be provided if you just want to see what it might be like.
Published in Tech Today.
Has the end of the semester left you feeling overwhelmed and wondering how you can manage the demands of your work, school, and family?
If so, on December 14th from noon – 1pm, join presenters from Counseling and Wellness Services as they present tips relevant to time management for graduate students. We’ll provide soft drinks (soda and water), chips, and desert – bring your own lunch.
Register online to save your seat and receive the location of the seminar. Seating is limited – register early!
Questions? Contact Debra Charlesworth.
The National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) helps ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions.
Sponsored Program Enhancement will offer a seminar/workshop series to mentor students in developing competitive applications.
All sessions are from 12:00 to 12:50 and are located in the Pat Nelson Graduate Conference Center on the fourth floor of the Administration Building. Please contact Jodi Lehman (jglehman@mtu.edu) with any questions. Feel free to bring your lunch!
September 13th “Overview of Different Funding Opportunities and Resources for Domestic and International Students”
Dr. Jodi Lehman, Coordinator of Proposal and Fellowship Development, Sponsored Program Enhancement (SPE)
September 20th “Pulling Together Competitive NSF GRFP Application Material”
Dr. Jodi Lehman, Coordinator of Proposal and Fellowship Development, SPE
September 27th “Harness Your Brilliance: A Revision Process”
Mark Hopkins, NSF Fellow (awarded fellowship after second submission and tons of hard work) and PhD Candidate
Kara Sokol, Director of Integrated Marketing, University Marketing and Communication
Tentative: October 4th “An Insider’s Perspective on the Review Process”
Dr. Debra Charlesworth, Assistant to the Dean of the Graduate School for Professional Development, Biomedical NSF GRFP Panel Chair
October 11th “Broader Impacts…huh?”
NSF GRFP Reviewer and Tech Alumni, Dr. Caryn Heldt
October 18th or 25th “The Review Process”
Workshop: Gain a hands-on reviewer’s perspective and understand the importance of addressing the merit criteria – all in 45 minutes
TBA in early November “Mock Review”
Evening Workshop: Review applicant drafts while receiving feedback on your own drafts
What is Write D?
A dedicated time for graduate students to get work done and receive support on writing projects
within their discipline, such as manuscripts, research proposals, etc. Guest speakers from the
department or industry will visit to briefly present on research, writing, and publishing tips.
A federal fellowship/scholarship writing workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 15th and Thursday, September 16th at 4:00 in Fisher 135.
You will only need to attend one of the workshops, as they are the same workshop, different days and time.
During the workshop we will review 3 samples of NSF GRFP personal statement essays. Tips will be given on how to organize your essay, utilize wording, and meet the merit criteria expected by reviewers
Prepare for the workshop by:
1. Understanding how NSF defines “broader impacts”
2. Brainstorming answers to NSF “personal statement” questions
If you (or someone you know) plan on attending, please RSVP to Jodi Lehman (jglehman@mtu.edu).
Debra Charlesworth, assistant to the dean of the Graduate School for professional development and previous NSF GRFP panelist and fellow, will present “An Insider’s Perspective on the Review Process” from noon to 12:50 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, in the Pat Nelson Graduate Conference Center on the fourth floor of the Administration Building.
Topics will include:
Nattasak Sukkasam and Tapee Saowalakkul left hot, humid Bangkok, Thailand, in March for a two-month internship at Michigan Tech. They landed in Houghton in a snowstorm.
But their mentor, Parinya “Prince” Chakartnarodom, had prepared them, with snow survival tips—and coats and boots. Prince is a Michigan Tech alumnus and the Thai undergraduates’ materials engineering professor at Kasetsart University in Bangkok.
The interns were invited to Tech by Komar Kawatra, chair of chemical engineering. The idea for the exchange program arose when Jennifer Donovan, director of news and media relations at Michigan Tech, spent a month at Kasetsart University on a Fulbright specialist grant last November. She returned to Michigan Tech determined to help develop some exchanges between the Michigan and Thai universities. This was the first of what she hopes will be ongoing student and faculty exchanges.
Read the full news story.
The Graduate School is offering support services to assist graduate students in applying for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program, including workshops and one-on-one writing support. Fellowship recipients earn an annual stipend of $34,000. To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, have never previously applied to GRFP while enrolled in a graduate degree program, have never earned a master’s or professional degree in any field, or completed more than one academic year in a graduate degree-granting program. Applications are due October 18th – 22nd. See https://www.nsfgrfp.org/ for full benefits and eligibility details.
Workshop 1: Overview and tips from a former NSF program manager and reviewer
Date and Time: Friday, September 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Presenter: Dr. Pushpalatha Murthy, former NSF program manager
Co-hosts: Dr. Debra Charlesworth, former NSF GRFP reviewer, and Sarah Isaacson, NSF GRFP Support Coordinator
Zoom meeting link: Please make sure to sign in with your MTU account before joining the meeting to be admitted.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/83018958000
Workshop 2: Crafting your statements: Content and organization
Date and Time: Friday, September 10th, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Presenter: Sarah Isaacson, NSF GRFP Support Coordinator
Zoom meeting link: Please make sure to sign in with your MTU account before joining the meeting to be admitted.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/82410509516
Personalized writing support:
Applicants will receive support via an NSF GRFP Canvas course as well as individualized writing support on application drafts from qualified staff members.
See https://www.nsfgrfp.org/ for more details. Questions? Contact Sarah Isaacson, NSF GRFP Support Coordinator: sisaacso@mtu.edu
With smartphones, tablets, and computers surrounding us every day, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by new information. This essay from the Chronicle offers some great tips about how to manage your e-mail and time better to help improve your productivity.
One tip, for example, is to have an e-mail strategy – and stick to it. How often will you read your e-mail? How often will you reply? Setting aside specific times to answer e-mails will allow you to focus on other tasks during the rest of the day.
Some articles from the Chronicle require a full subscription to read. Michigan Tech students, faculty, and staff will have full access when they access articles from a campus IP address.
Join the Graduate School and Research and Sponsored Programs for a seminar on “How to Write a Competitive, Fundable Proposal” June 16, 11 am.
Seniors and current graduate students interested in applying for external funding or a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship will gain:
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation with the location and a reminder of the date and time. Space is limited, so register early! The presentation will be available online for those unable to join us at this time.