RIT Graduate School Pulse Newsletter-November 10th, 2023

The Graduate School Pulse.
News, Events, Resources and more.

November 10, 2023

New graduate students sitting on a circular table with one student holding up and showing a gray RIT T-shirt while others smile at the camera

Photo provided by Andrea Gonzalez Esteche, MFA '19, Industrial Design. From her recent trip to Malaga Cathedral, "Un jour d’ailleurs." She learned photography techniques during her time at RIT. Follow on Instagram @andreagonest

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AWARE-AI Upcoming Workshops

Democracy, Justice, and AI -November 14
Personal and Collective Responsibility -November 15
Building a Foundation for Inclusive Research -November 16

Supercharge Your Job Search with AI

When: November 14, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Where: Bausch & Lomb Center, Room A190

Join us for this exciting new workshop to discover how ChatGPT and other AI tools can become your secret weapon in landing your dream job or co-op/internship.

In this workshop, we will show you how ChatGPT can help you:

Create resumes and cover letters
Spruce up your LinkedIn profile
Shine in your interviews
Craft an individualized job search plan

We will walk you through hands-on activities and share real-life examples to make sure you leave with practical skills and knowledge to navigate the job search journey with confidence. Whether you're a future graduate eager to kick start your career or a student looking to explore new co-op or internship opportunities, this workshop is all about unlocking the full potential of ChatGPT in your job search. Get ready to supercharge your success!

Graduate Student Coffee Hour

When: November 16, 2023, 3:00 pm–4:30 pm
Where: USC 87-3200

Dive into creativity and fun during our upcoming coffee hour! Along with sipping coffee while getting to know fellow grad students, we're adding a sweet twist—decorating your own cookies.

Coffee, tea, and all cookie-decorating supplies will be provided.

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RIT researcher looks for genetic switch to prevent ‘sleeping sickness’ in cattle

As parasites adapt to a warming world, an infectious disease expert at Rochester Institute of Technology has his eye on the tsetse fly in sub-Saharan Africa. The biting fly transmits Trypanosomiasis, or “sleeping sickness,” to cattle there and could someday migrate to northern climates, including to the United States.

Read full story by Susan Gawlowicz >

Rochester Bridges to the Doctorate partnership continues with grant to increase the number of deaf, hard-of-hearing scientists

A grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences will help increase the number of deaf and hard-of-hearing students entering Ph.D. programs in biomedical science fields and the number of deaf and hard-of-hearing students who successfully earn Ph.D.’s in biomedical sciences. This is the 10th year of the program.

Read full story by Susan Murad >

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Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services provides confidential and personalized services to meet the mental health needs of RIT students.

Upcoming Events:
Mental Health First Aid Training (November 13 & 15)
Becoming a Self-Sufficient Adult: Preparing for Post-Graduation (November 13, 20 & 27)
DSO: Let's Talk! (November 17)

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Expressive Communication Center

Need help with your presentation? The Expressive Communication Center is happy to help. Stop in during drop-in hours, schedule an in-person or virtual meeting, or join in a small group appointment. The ECC offers professional mentoring, practice opportunities, and resources to help you maximize your presentation skills.

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Interstride for International Students and International Opportunities

Interstride helps empower international students in their job search! You can find co-op, internship, and full-time opportunities from international student-friendly employers.

Sign up >

Thanksgiving Break Guide

View the Thanksgiving Break Guide for information about campus programs, service schedules, dining location hours, travel information, and things to do in the area.

The university will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, and will reopen on Monday, November 27, 2023.

Graduate Study Exploration Series

Join us for a three-part event series to learn how graduate study at RIT can help further your career objectives.

The Graduate School Pulse.News, Events, Resources and more.

The Graduate School Pulse.
News, Events, Resources and more.