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The GSEU would like to gather graduate student input on the University’s recent decision to remove the mask mandate.  Please share your thoughts by completing the survey below:

https://forms.gle/gHKwMjKRuDCmRxna8 

Register for SUNY’s NRSA Proposal Development Webinar 

The next NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) deadline is April 8, 2022. Receiving this nationally prominent award to support biomedical research is an excellent addition to your resume, regardless of what direction your career takes you.

To assist you, SUNY has created a NRSA award slide deck and training video developed and presented by Dr. Miguel Garcia-Diaz, Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Director of the Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Graduate Program at Stony Brook University.

Please register to watch the training video as a group or to participate in live Q&A webinar session on March 8, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. You can watch the training video at any time and join us for the Q&A portion around 3:10 pm.  This is an opportunity to ask questions, receive guidance on the application components and discuss any previous reviews you have received.

REGISTER

Most students apply for this award between the end of their third year and the beginning of their fourth year of training. Please talk with your advisor if you are considering applying for this award. Note that if you win one of these prestigious awards, you may be eligible for the SUNY GREAT award, an additional $5K in flexible research funds.

If you are not ready to apply in April, there are two additional NSRA application deadlines on August 8 and December 8. The video and slides will be available throughout the year, and we will schedule Q&A webinars for subsequent application cycles. Please note that the video and related materials may be useful if you apply for other awards or grants.

Support for this initiative comes from SUNY’s University Faculty Senate Graduate and Research Committee. Special thanks to Miguel Garcia-Diaz; Susan Brennan, SUNY’s Innovation in Graduate Education Research Fellow; SUNY’s Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development; and the Research Foundation for SUNY.

Please email Jacquie.spano@rfsuny.org with any questions.

GSA will have free KN95 masks available for graduate students starting on February 28th at the UB Ticket Office (reserve online and pick up in 221 Student Union).  1 per UB ID while supplies last.

The Comprehensive Colleges of the State University of New York system (SUNY) invite applications for the PRODiG Pre/Post-Doctoral Fellowship. The SUNY PRODiG Fellowship Consortia represents a collaborative effort of the thirteen comprehensive colleges in the SUNY system (see below). Eligible candidates for this two-year program include late-stage ABDs or post-docs who are underrepresented minority faculty in general and women faculty of all races in STEM fields.

The focus of the collaborative is to introduce early-career diverse faculty to opportunities at a comprehensive college, and will provide outstanding mentorship and support to increase future success and retention as faculty.  The program will provide intentional support toward degree completion, teaching experience in the individual’s field of expertise, and faculty development at one of the SUNY comprehensive colleges.

PRODiG Fellows will receive a two-year non-renewable contract, travel allowances, summer research stipends, moving expenses, and reduced teaching load. Annual compensation is competitive. Fellows will be paired with a campus senior faculty member to facilitate integration and support, and are part of a larger cohort of PRODiG Fellows across the SUNY system who will meet (both face-to-face and virtually) throughout the two-year fellowship.  The fellowship is open to a wide range of fields.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited doctoral program in the U.S. or have completed an accredited doctoral program (or other terminal degree program), and be authorized to work in the U.S. Eligible applicants must have an approved dissertation proposal and have advanced to candidate status at their home institution (or have completed their dissertation or similar terminal degree requirement).  Post-doctoral applicants are also encouraged.  Successful candidates will show evidence of outstanding academic achievement and promise as teachers and scholars. Candidates should have a capacity to respond in pedagogically productive ways to the learning needs of diverse students attending a comprehensive college.

Application review will begin March 11 for rolling admissions. Applicants should submit materials via the SUNY PRODiG Fellow Program website: https://www.suny.edu/prodig/fellowship/.

Application material will include current C.V., and letter of intent describing the applicant’s interest in teaching at a comprehensive college; a letter from the dissertation advisor commenting on the applicant’s performance, potential, and expected time to degree; and a transcript.  Applicants should review the websites below for academic programs and campus locations. Within their letter of intent, applicants should include three to five campus preferences.

The SUNY Comprehensives are teaching-centered institutions and include:

Brockport (Brockport, NY) https://www.brockport.edu

Buffalo State (Buffalo, NY) https://suny.buffalostate.edu

Cortland (Cortland, NY) http://www2.cortland.edu/home

Empire State (Saratoga Springs, NY) https://www.esc.edu

Fredonia (Fredonia, NY) https://www.fredonia.edu

Geneseo (Geneseo, NY) https://www.geneseo.edu

New Paltz (New Paltz, NY) https://www.newpaltz.edu

Old Westbury (Long Island, NY) https://www.oldwestbury.edu

Oneonta (Oneonta, NY) https://suny.oneonta.edu

Oswego (Oswego, NY) https://www.oswego.edu

Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh, NY) https://www.plattsburgh.edu

Potsdam (Potsdam, NY) https://www.potsdam.edu

Purchase (Purchase, NY) https://www.purchase.edu

Additional information will be provided upon hire.

Questions can be directed to Scott R. Furlong, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs (he/him/his) at scott.furlong@oswego.edu.

Register for the NSF GRFP Workshop Series

The NSF GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions. The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend of $34,000 and a cost of education allowance of $12,000 to the institution. This award is only open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents in a GRFP-supported field.

To be eligible for the NSF GRFP, you must:

• Be a US citizen, US national, or permanent resident
• Intend to pursue a research-based Master’s or Ph.D. program in a GRFP-supported field
• Be enrolled in an eligible program at an accredited United States  graduate institution, with a US campus, by fall following selection
• Be at an early stage in your graduate career
• Have completed no more than one academic year of full-time graduate study (or the equivalent)
• Graduate students are limited to only one application to the GRFP,  submitted either in the first year or in the second year of graduate  school

Spring Semester 2022 Program Dates

Day 1 – Wednesday, March 2 – Introduction & Overview – Ashlee Ford Versypt – 3-4:30 p.m.

Day 2 – Wednesday, March 9 – The Personal Statement – Rhonda Reid- 3-4:30 p.m.

Day 3 – Wednesday, March 16 – Technical Writing – Lauren Kuryloski – 3-4:30 p.m.

Day 4 – Wednesday, March 30 – Broader Impacts – Kristen Coakley Ashare – 3-4:30 p.m.

Register Here

We offer edits of less than 250 words during chat hours or you can come ask any questions you may have about Editorial services. Free for all GSA fee-paying graduate students.

Chat Hours for Spring 2022:

​Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST)
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Upcoming Workshops

All workshops are virtual. If you are unable to attend all sessions of a multi-part workshop, you can still register and you will be given access to recordings.

Fulbright Application Development Workshops

This three-part workshop for rising seniors and graduate students provides information about the Fulbright student grant, including country selection, affiliates and how to develop a strong proposal.

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) Workshop Series

This four-part workshop series is designed for rising seniors and first-year graduate students in STEM to learn about criteria for the NSF GRFP, what the review panels are looking for and how to write a strong research proposal.

Funding Highlights

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)

What: Funding for graduate students in STEM, behavioral and social sciences, or the history of science.
Who: Graduating seniors or first year master’s or PhD students.
Deadline: Various dates in October.
Learn more about the NSF GRFP

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

What: Go abroad on a fully funded study/research project or English teaching assistant program.

Who: Graduating seniors, recent alumni, or graduate students.

Deadline: September.
Learn more about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program

The GSA is currently hiring an Hourly Associate Editor to serve through the end of the current fiscal year (July 31, 2022).  The full description of the position is attached.  If you are interested in this posting, please email the required materials listed to the GSA Vice President, Jennifer Schechter, at gsa-vicepresident@buffalo.edu by Friday, February 18^th in order to be considered.  Applicants must be currently enrolled graduate students who have paid their mandatory student activity fee and must be able to serve for the full term of the position.

Are you looking for a Student Assistant position this semester? Consider the below posting within UB’s Graduate Enrollment Services office!

We are seeking to fill a semester position in the Office of Graduate Enrollment Services. It is anticipated that the employee will devote up to 20 regularly scheduled hours per week to this assignment. The responsibilities of this Student Assistant position will include, but will not be limited to, tasks such as:

• Providing assistance with various data mining projects in order to learn characteristics (demographics, quality) of yearly applicant pools.
• Assistance with day-to-day online Slate (graduate online application system) operations – training, application support, technical support, user support documentation
• Petitions, waivers and score management, including downloading and distribution of electronic GRE and TOEFL scores through an online system, triage and review of transcripts; providing assistance with application fee waiver/deferral processing,
• Assisting with day-to-day communication with prospective applicants placing an emphasis on enhancing communication with applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Daily communication with prospective applicants and answering general questions regarding graduate school programs at UB.
• Assistance with the processing of transcripts in the online Slate system, including but not limited to: reviewing submissions, verifying files, and communicating with staff
• Provide general office support – screening of incoming mail, incoming telephone calls, typing, photocopying, faxing and scanning
• Projects as assigned to assist GES staff

The incumbent will also be expected to prepare correspondence, assist with basic office duties (answering phones, verifying data, etc.), provide support for database and electronic mailing list management and maintenance, as well as assist with preparations for various Graduate Enrollment Services events. Other administrative and technical tasks may be assigned as appropriate to the skill level of the candidate (i.e., enhanced support of the online application system (imports); data reporting, Slate and others processes).

Applicants for this position must demonstrate exceptional communication skills (oral and written), tact, and diplomacy, reliability and attention to detail. This student assistant position requires effective management of information in terms of ability to handle confidential information, editing content, organization and descriptiveness, as well as effective contact with personnel throughout the University on a regular basis. It is essential that the chosen candidate will be able to learn to use resources (websites, contact lists, on-line and printed information) to maximum effect and efficiency. Other mandatory qualifications include:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat
• Basic understanding of the workings of a web page
• High energy level, with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, plus tact and diplomacy
• Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills

How to apply:

Send resume and contact information for three (3) references to Lisa Coia, Associate Director, Office of Graduate Enrollment Services, lccoia@buffalo.edu

Call for Candidates

On April 11 – 14, 2022 the following offices will be filled through a general election of graduate students at UB:

PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
TREASURER

The stipends for each of these positions is $20,000.  Elected officers must be present (on campus) and available to serve in the duties of their office from June 1, 2022 until May 31, 2023.

Any student enrolled in a department that is currently represented by GSA, who is in good academic standing, and attends the February 2^nd  and March 2^nd Board of Directors meetings shall be eligible to run for office.

*Please note that international students holding an assistantship or any other employment will be restricted by federal work regulations and may not be eligible to run for office under United States Law.*

Petition packets for candidacy are now available by email request and are due back to the Election Committee Co-Chairs by Friday, February 25, 2022 at 4:30pm.  Absolutely NO late submissions will be accepted.

All prospective candidates must attend a mandatory meeting with members of the Election Committee where the Election Rules and Regulations will be handed out and reviewed.  Meetings will be arranged between prospective candidates and the Election Committee to occur between Thursday, March 3, 2022 and Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Please contact the Election Committee Co-Chairs, Morgan Redington (morganey@buffalo.edu) and Vaishnavi Hatrote (vhatrote@buffalo.edu) to inquire about the details of the application procedure and formalities.