Do you know an advanced-degree/graduate student who is attending the upcoming Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education (GCSHE)? Are they also doing interesting sustainability/environmental research or leading an exciting campus sustainability project? The session is looking for 8 graduate students to give super short 3min. presentations on their sustainability/environmental work as part of the live Sustainability on Tap (SoT) networking session I'm hosting at the conference. SoT is designed to be a fun, informal opportunity for grad students to present their research or projects to a supportive audience. Students can submit their presentation proposal here, preference given to proposals received by Sep. 19. More details below – please spread the word to any grad students you work with!

·         Session title: Sustainability on Tap! at the Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education

·         Date/Time: Thursday, Oct. 14 at 3-4pm (Eastern)/2-3pm (Central)

·         Description: Busting through academic silos can be tough. Enter - Sustainability on Tap! For the past 4 years, this University of Texas at Austin event has brought together graduate students from every college on campus (yes, all of them!) to network and learn about sustainability research and initiatives that are typically buried inside an institutional silo. In this session, we'll give attendees the opportunity to experience the fun of a virtual Sustainability on Tap. Enjoy speedy student presentations, a beverage of your choice, and more cowbell! By the end, you'll not only learn a bit about sustainability initiatives across the nation, but you'll also have all the knowledge and experience you need to bring this event to your own campus. Cheers!

·         Ask: We're looking for advanced-degree/graduate students to present during this session. Use this form to submit a proposal to present your sustainability or environmental research, project, or passion to your peers in 3 easy minutes. All you need is 5 slides, an environmental/social sustainability angle, and a sense of fun. Any and all presentation ideas are welcome! Priority given to submissions received by Sep. 19. Sustainability on Tap will be limited to approximately 8 graduate/advanced-degree student presenters who will be selected to best showcase the diversity of sustainability and environmental fields and to represent a range of universities/colleges. Remember, you must be registered to attend GCSHE in order to present at or attend Sustainability on Tap.

·         Don't want to present? Not a grad student? That's OK! All GCSHE attendees are invited to join the Sustainability on Tap session! It'll be fun (did we mention the cowbell?)!

For more information please contact: 

Brianna Duran | Campus Environmental Center Coordinator | Office of Sustainability 

The University of Texas at Austin | 512-232-7840 office | 512-906-5503 cell

Pronouns: she/her/hers

FB: Texas Sustainability | IG: texassustainability | @KeepTexasGreen

https://sustainability.utexas.edu/

The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) is available to students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and STEM education (includes some social sciences and psychology fields), and come with a 3-year stipend, worth more than $100,000 for your graduate education (Master's or PhD).

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This event is a two day workshop, Part 2 will be hosted on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 3PM - 5PM. 

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Are you committed to social justice and looking to engage in the Baltimore community?  Do you love math or excel at working with K-12 students? Are you ready to mentor the next generation?  Are you seeking a part-time employment opportunity for the fall semester for 3 to 20 hours per week?  Join us.

The Reach Together Program is seeking 100 motivated and dynamic UMBC community members, with a desire to serve local 2nd - 8th grade students to serve as Math Coaches (tutors).  

The Reach Together Program is a partnership program of the UMBC Sherman Program with Baltimore City Public Schools. Over the past 10 years, UMBC has partnered deeply with Lakeland EMS and additional Baltimore school communities to improve learning outcomes and support students and families through partnership programs. The Reach Together Program builds upon our Math Coach Program, partnering with Arundel Elementary, Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle, Lakeland Elementary/Middle, And Westport Elementary/Middle schools to provide academic acceleration for students through high-dosage tutoring in mathematics.  

Become a UMBC Math Coach and work with a small group of students in grades 2nd - 8th on key concepts in math 3 hours each week during the school day at Baltimore City schools beginning in early September - May. Math Coaches will receive pre-service training and on-going support on lesson planning, math content, and maintaining a strong mentor relationship with your students.  Compensation is $18/hour and you can earn a notation on your transcript through the 096 Practicum course through The Shriver Center.

Want to learn more? Contact Sara Krauss, Assistant Director of the UMBC Math Project at skrauss1@umbc.edu or (443) 235-9324.  

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