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News from Nagle
November Happenings in Grad Aggieland
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When the calendar changes to November, we're in the home stretch of the semester. For most students this is the busiest time of the fall. It's no different for the Graduate and Professional School. Our November calendar features two major events to bring our community together in support of one another.
Our first event for the month is our Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) finals competition this Friday, November 3. Three Minute Thesis gives graduate students three minutes and just one slide to present a compelling oration of their research to a general audience. Each presentation is like mini research-focused TED Talk. It's a great way to learn about exciting research taking place on our campus. This year, ten finalists from ten different departments compete for $1,500 in prizes and the title of 2023 Texas A&M Three Minute Thesis champion. The winner will represent Texas A&M in the upcoming 3MT southern regional competition in Greenville, SC.
Later in the month, on Saturday, November 18, we are holding our annual Grad School Tailgate. Join your graduate community at Aggie Park for food, fun and fellowship before the Aggies take on Abilene Christian University at Kyle Field.
We hope to see you at these events. Best of luck the rest of this semester!
Thanks and Gig 'em!
Dr. Shannon Walton | Assistant Dean
Graduate and Professional School
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Graduate & Professional
Community Spotlight
Many of our students, as well as faculty and staff, attended the SACNAS Annual Conference from October 26-28 in Portland, Oregon. SACNAS's mission is to honor and increase the participation of Chicanos and Native Americans in STEM. Med School doctoral student Thien Phan won the award for "Outstanding Research Presentation."
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) preliminary competition took place on October 19 & 20 in the MSC. Forty students competed over two days for ten coveted spots in the finals. Congratulations to all those who competed and thanks to faculty and staff who volunteered to administer and serve as judges to make the prelims a success! For a list of competitors who advanced, see our story on the upcoming finals.
The Grad School completed the AdobeSign transition. All documents related to records processing will now be managed in the Academic Requirements Completion System (ARCS) or AdobeSign. Bye bye, DocuSign.
Have students or an event/program you think should be spotlighted? Email grad-info@tamu.edu
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Professional Development
Graduate Resources and Development for Aggies (GRAD Aggies): Earn credit towards the GRAD Aggies Professional Development Certificate Program and RAP Travel Award eligibility. For a complete list of upcoming GRAD Aggies professional development events click here:
Grad School Research & Presentation (RAP) Travel Award: Need additional funding support for travel for conferences or research? Check out the RAP Travel Award. The next deadline for applications is February 1st.
Graduate Mentoring Academy: The Graduate Mentoring Academy provides graduate research mentoring development opportunities for faculty and graduate and professional students to improve their mentor and mentee skills and to promote a culture of mentoring at Texas A&M. Click below for session schedules and to register.
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Academic Deadlines
Stay up-to-date! Visit the Grad School Calendar, the Grad School's Dates & Deadlines information page, International Student and Scholar Services Important Dates, and the University Academic Calendar for information about the upcoming dates and deadlines listed below and more.
November 15 - Last day for all students to Q-drop courses for the fall semester.
November 15 - Last day to officially withdraw from the university for the fall semester.
December 4 - Last day to apply for graduation.
Information for Fellows
Aggie One Stop Important Fellowship Dates
Fellows Insurance Reimbursement Details
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Upcoming Events
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Finals: We are days away from the year's 3MT Final Competition! This year, we have ten finalists representing ten different departments competing for the title of 3MT Champion. Learn more about the competition in the feature section below, and register to attend here! We can't wait to see you supporting grad student research at A&M!
Grad School Tailgate: Our third annual tailgate is coming up, and we want to see you there! Join us on November 18 before the Aggies play against the Abilene Christian Wildcats. Breakfast tacos, refreshments, and yard games will be provided, so bring your family! For more information and to secure your spot, visit the registration portal.
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THIS MONTH'S FEATURE:
Three Minute Thesis Final Competition
The 11th annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) finals competition is this Friday, November 3 in Rudder Forum from 6 - 8pm! Last year, Chih-Shen Cheng from the civil engineering took home the coveted 3MT Cup. Will this year's finalist from civil engineering defend their title, or will one of the other competitors win bragging rights for their department? Join us Friday night to find out!
Why Attend 3MT?
- Witness Innovation Unfold: Step into the world of research across different fields like sociology, engineering, and public health.
- Be Amazed in Minutes: Experience impactful presentations that refine years of research into three minutes or less.
- Networking Opportunities: Whether you are a student, community member, or Texas A&M faculty and staff, 3MT is a great way to connect with like-minded individuals, as well as branch out and learn something new.
- Encourage Tomorrow's Leaders: Support the research being done at Texas A&M by attending 3MT. Today they give their presentations, tomorrow they change the world!
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Wellness Corner
Run for Recovery: Join Intramural Sports and Health Promotion for the third annual Run for Recovery 5k! Run through west campus and help raise awareness for recovery programming at A&M. Registration is open to the public, and the race starts at 8:30am on November 4. Register for the race and see more activities on the intramural leagues webpage.
Grad Student Workshops: University Health Services (UHS) provides mental health resources and workshops designed specifically for graduate and professional students. This month's workshop focuses on maintaining motivation in graduate and professional school. The workshop is free and virtual through Zoom on November 30 from 11am to noon. Register for this workshop and more on the UHS Workshops webpage.
Free Flu Vaccines: All current Texas A&M students are eligible to receive a free flu vaccine through the University Health Services A.P. Beutel Health Center. Students are required to bring their student ID, and asked to provide health insurance information (not required). Click here to schedule your free flu vaccine appointment.
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Faculty & Staff Section
If you work in a support role for graduate and professional students, stay informed by subscribing to the Graduate Advisors Listserv!
Professional Development Opportunities
Graduate Program Marketing Workshop - Monday, November 6, 12 - 2:30 p.m.
Faculty and staff with administrative roles over graduate programs or with recruitment or marketing responsibilities are invited to join the Grad School for a workshop on graduate recruitment marketing. Topics of discussion include 1) market trends in graduate, professional and online adult education, and 2) shaping your marketing strategy to promote the unique value of advanced education. Lunch will be provided; registration is required.
Grad Advisor Development Series - Tuesday, November 14, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Join the Graduate and Professional School and other advisors for an overview of processes, requirements, documents and more related to Thesis & Dissertation Services. Register here!
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