Path to Portfolio — Chemistry Ph.D.

Duke Initiative for Science & Society is hosting a special event you may be interested in:

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER:  Freeman A. Hrabowski, President, UMBC

With an Introduction by Duke President Richard H. Brodhead

Tuesday, February 23, 5 – 6 p.m.

*Minorities in STEM: Empowering the Next Generation*

For decades, minorities have been underrepresented in STEM. With an eye on systemic injustice, how do we enable and encourage minorities to seek STEM education, increase their confidence to pursue these advanced degrees, and create communities of support?

Join us with Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, for a conversation on race, STEM education, and academic success. Reception to follow. RSVP & More Info <https://scienceandsociety.duke.edu/events/ss-distinguished-speaker-series-5/>

The Department of Chemistry is pleased to host a workshop on Implicit Bias, presented by Dr. Benjamin Reese, Vice President of the Office for Institutional Equity.  The workshop will begin at 11.45am on Thursday, February 11 in 2237 French Science.

The presentation will be focused on:  How do biases affect your relationships with your peers? your labmates? your students? in the workplace? in the classroom? Your own professional development?

It is the hope that all participants will gain an understanding of implicit v. explicit bias, as well as the theory behind the development of “preferences” in early childhood and implicit bias in adults.  Several research studies will illustrate how implicit bias impacts decisions in a number of fields. Participants will be offered strategies for the management of implicit bias in their work settings.

This workshop is open to all Department members (faculty, staff, postdocs and graduate students) but spaces are limited.  We hope that you are interested in attending,  and if so, please RSVP to c.conti@duke.edu to confirm your seat.

The weekly journal, Chemical & Engineering News, highlights the struggles of Graduate School and the toll on mental health.  Check out the full article available here.

Credit: Will Ludwig/C&EN

We are accepting fellowship applications from current Chemistry graduate students who will have or have already passed their prelim exam for Summer 2016 as well as the 2016-2017 Academic Year.  See the How To Apply tab for more information.

The Duke Chemistry Department is pleased to announce a newly awarded grant from the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Program from the U.S. Department of Education.  The award supports the Department’s ongoing efforts to recruit and prepare talented, diverse, and motivated graduate students for professions to meet tomorrow’s teaching and research needs in the chemical sciences.  The program provides fellowships to continuing doctoral-level students to engage in innovative, mentored teaching experiences.  Additional information, including eligibility criteria and application procedures, will be posted soon.