– January 6, 2020 –
Happy New Year! 
Graduate School Deadlines
- Jan. 31 – Nominations due for PhD students for May 2020 graduation
Graduate Writing Center IS OPEN NOW! Through Winter Break!
- To help you complete your writing projects, the GWC is open during J-Term, from Jan. 6-16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon, Tues. and Thurs.
- Schedule your appointment now! https://uri.mywconline.net/
On & Off Campus Job & Professional Development Opportunities
- Hourly Graduate Student Job – Technology Coordinator, Enrollment Services
- NOAA Ocean Exploration & Research Explorer in Training Program – Rare opportunity to gain practical, hands on experience in seafloor mapping in offshore environment on a NOAA ship. Applications accepted until January 31, 2020. Approximately 10 opportunities on NOAA Ship. Okeanos Explorer cruises lasting 2 to 3 weeks.
- NIH – Emerging Leaders in Data Science Fellowship – for Computer Science, Engineering, Life Health Science, Mathematics and Statistics current and recently graduated MS and PhDs
- RI Microbiome Symposium, Jan. 16-17, URI
- Data Carpentry Workshops – Jan. 15-17 (Intro R, Genomics, Spatial Data) (Links below): Learn fundamental skills needed to conduct research. No prior knowledge required. Take one workshop or all. Cost is $15 (snacks and lunch provided); fee waivers available in limited circumstances. More info and register here:
- Jan. 15 – Intro to Data Analysis in R
- Jan. 16 – Intro to Geospatial Data in R
- Jan. 17 – Intro to Genomics on a Research Cluster & Using R
Intramural Sports are for Grad Students Too!
Intramural Sports Registration Exercise, teamwork, and fun are important parts of a healthy grad student experience. IM activities are open to graduate students, even if you don’t have a team!