Upcoming Events & Opportunities: Week of June 10

June 10, 2024

Events

RECR Workshop: Research Misconduct and Detrimental Research Practices
June 10, 9 to 10 a.m. Learn about the spectrum of behaviors that can arise while performing research and scholarly activities. There will also be a review of the processes of reporting, investigating and reviewing alleged misconduct. VIRTUAL: Learn more via the Graduate School

ETD Formatting Walk-In Help
Attention: Master’s Plan A and Doctoral Students
June 11, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Attend a walk-in help session and talk to Graduate School staff about specific formatting questions you may have regarding a thesis or dissertation. Registration not required. Learn more via the Graduate School

Beal Botanical Garden Tour: iNaturalist Training 
June 13, 12:10 to 1 p.m. 
Visit the Beal Botanical Garden for an introduction to digital identification tools such as iNaturalist. The tour will also cover methods of plant identification, the Flora of Michigan, how to use dichotomous keys and more. Learn more via MSU Libraries 

Open Craft: Textile Upcycle
June 14 and 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore ways to repurpose unwanted clothing and scrap fabric at MSU Surplus. The different types of projects include apparel, non-apparel, sewing methods and no-sew methods. It is encouraged for attendees to bring a piece of clothing to rework, but there will also be textiles available for free use. Learn more via MSU Recycling

MSU Juneteenth Commemorative Celebration
June 14, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Juneteenth, short for June nineteenth, is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. The theme of this year’s MSU commemoration is Acknowledging the Journey: Freedom, Resilience, Empowerment and Liberation. The commemoration features the multi-faceted musician and host Rodney Page, gospel music by Gregory D and Company, jazz music by the MSU College of Music, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Phoenix Miranda and more. Learn more and RSVP via MSU IDI

Garden Edition: Deep-Rooted with Beal Botanical Garden
June 16, 1 to 2 p.m. Learn about the historical, social and political narratives growing within plants in the garden and artworks from the MSU Broad Art Museum’s collection on this garden tour. Registration is encouraged. Learn more and register via MSU Broad Art Museum  

Garden Edition: Deep-Rooted with Beal Botanical Garden
June 16, 1 to 2 p.m.
 Learn about the historical, social and political narratives growing within plants in the garden and artworks from the MSU Broad Art Museum’s collection on this garden tour. Registration is encouraged. Learn more and register via MSU Broad Art Museum 

RECR Workshop: Authorship
June 17, 9 to 10 a.m.
 Focus on understanding the definitions and disagreements about what constitutes an author, how conflicts are resolved, how to avoid such conflicts and where/who to go for help with authorship issues. VIRTUAL: Learn more via the Graduate School

Music in the Garden: Spartan Jazz Quartet
June 23, activities begin at 1 p.m., concert begins at 2 p.m. Members of the MSU Jazz Program will provide a concert full of exciting renditions of jazz favorites in the Beal Botanical Garden. Learn more via MSU Music

RECR Workshop: Plagiarism
June 24, 9 to 10 a.m.
 This workshop will focus on understanding what plagiarism is, how to test it within own work, how to discuss plagiarism and where to go for advice on plagiarism. VIRTUAL: Learn more via the Graduate School 

ETD Formatting Walk-In Help
Attention: Master’s Plan A and Doctoral Students
June 24, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
 Stop in for a walk-in session and talk to Graduate School staff about any specific thesis or dissertation formatting questions. Learn more via the Graduate School 

Pixels and Perspectives: The Intersection of AI and Art | Exhibition and Discussion
June 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
 Join the conversation with renowned experts and local artists as the WKAR original short film Pixels and Perspectives is showcased. The event will begin with a reception featuring an interactive art activity led by MSU museum. Light refreshments will be served. Learn more and register via MSU Museum


Opportunities

DEADLINE CORRECTION: Fall 2024 TA Tuition Pool Application Opens
Attention: Graduate Teaching Assistants
The Graduate Employees Union and Michigan State University agreed to add 500 additional tuition credits to the tuition waiver benefit for teaching assistants. This additional benefit will be in place for May 2024 to May 2028. The Fall tuition pool is available to students appointed as teaching assistants in Fall 2024. Deadline: June 14 by 5 p.m. Learn more and apply via the Graduate School

Call for Applications: It’s On Us Planning Committee
The Prevention, Outreach and Education Department is recruiting two student co-chairs to lead the Fall 2024 It’s On Us planning committee. Award: $500. Apply by: June 28. Learn more and apply via the Graduate School

Call for Research Participants: Zing Program Study
School Psychology doctoral student Nancy J. Hernandez is studying the potential benefits of physical activity on cognitive and behavioral skills, specifically for Latino children (ages 7-11). As part of her research, Nancy is seeking Latinx parents and children to participate in a 12-week physical activity program. Children can participate in the $500-value program for FREE  (twice daily for 10 to 15 minutes each time) and parents can earn up to a $50 Amazon gift card for completing outcome measures. Learn more about the research study via CHADD and view program eligibility via Qualtrics. Contact Nancy Hernandez (herna775@msu.edu) with questions.

Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation and Preparation Program
Attention:Graduate Teaching Assistants
The Graduate Teaching Assistant Preparation Program (Aug. 16-22) offers sessions that provide required policy training, sessions to make you more effective in your teaching, and includes resources and professional development opportunities. Register by: July 30. Learn more via the Graduate School

Postdoc: Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) at UC Berkeley
Attention: Doctoral
CEGA is seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar (postdoc) to support the creation of the Impact Data and Evidence Aggregation Library (IDEAL). Learn more and apply via CEGA

College Online Learning Academy Workshops
Various, May through June.
 MSU’s College Online Learning Academy is offering workshops on teaching and learning throughout the summer. VIRTUAL: Learn more via MSU COLA Fellows

CIRTL: An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching
This free, online course is designed to provide future STEM faculty, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows with an introduction to effective teaching strategies and the research that supports them. Learn how to implement evidence-based teaching strategies in your university classroom, as well as effective methods for assessing teaching and learning. This asynchronous opportunity runs June 17-Aug. 11. VIRTUAL: Learn more via CIRTL