Archives: Announcements
Zoom Defenses Draw Large Audiences
By Katya Hrichak Defending a dissertation is the final step in an often arduous journey to a doctoral degree. Students typically enter a small conference room filled with their special…
Student-Parent Grant Program Increases Eligibility to Cover Range of Needs
October 12, 2020 By Katya Hrichak “Imagine writing final papers with your toddler jumping on your lap, attending virtual classes with cartoons on in the background, and doing experiments only…
Effective Communication Skills: Important Now, Essential Later
By Katya Hrichak Research. Analysis. Communication. Organization. Management. Many university career websites list the translational skills they expect students will learn as a byproduct of earning their advanced degrees. At…
Seven Postdocs Honored with Achievement Awards
By Katya Hrichak This story also appeared in the Cornell Chronicle. Seven postdoctoral scholars have been honored with Postdoc Achievement Awards, as part of Cornell’s celebration of National Postdoc Appreciation…
Meet the Dean: Nine Questions for Dean Boor
October 5, 2020 On October 1, Kathryn J. Boor became Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate Education at Cornell. She is also a professor in the…
Attendance Soars for 2020 Online Transitions Workshops
By Katya Hrichak Record numbers of students attended this August’s online Transitions workshops. Unlike years past where physical space limited attendance to about 60, Cornell’s move to remote professional development…
Two Doctoral Candidates Named Borlaug Scholars
By Katya Hrichak This story also appeared in the Cornell Chronicle. Jenna Hershberger and Ella Taagen, doctoral candidates in plant breeding, are among 10 graduate students nationwide who’ve been selected as National…
Reflection and Mentorship Clarifies Career Goals
When Ella Taagen’s research came to a screaming halt this spring, she unexpectedly found she had time. “Throughout my doctorate I’ve been so busy, first with classes, then mentoring undergraduates,…
In-person or Online, Cornell’s Summer Research Internships Prove Successful
By Katya Hrichak The COVID-19 pandemic halted plans to host annual on-campus summer research experiences for undergraduates from institutions across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Cornell faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and…
Seven Graduate Students Receive Wu Scholarships
By Katya Hrichak Seven graduate students were recently awarded Hsien and Daisy Yen Wu Scholarships. These awards provide recipients with funds to help with any aspect of doctoral study, from…