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Graduate School News

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Make an impact by getting involved with the Graduate Student Assembly

Sept. 21, 2023
Whether you’re looking to get more involved on campus or just looking for support in advocating for your needs, the Graduate Student Assembly should be one of your first points of contact during your time in grad school. Here's why.
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Hot Summer Air Turns Into Drinking Water With New Gel Device

Sept. 11, 2023
Researchers at UT Austin have reached a significant breakthrough in their efforts to create drinkable water out of thin air: a molecularly engineered hydrogel that can create clean water using just the energy from sunlight.
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2023 Resources for Graduate Students

Sept. 7, 2023
The Graduate School is here to help you navigate your degree and provide resources for academics, career development, and physical and emotional wellbeing. Learn about and take advantage of the many resources available to you—starting now. It’s not too early to tailor your time here so that you can get the most out of this experience.
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Longhorns Awarded 17 Prestigious Scholarships, Including Rhodes and Marshall

Aug. 15, 2023
This year, more than a dozen University of Texas at Austin students and alumni were recipients of some of the world’s most competitive scholarships and fellowships. Many competed against thousands of other applicants, and all were recognized for their intellectual curiosity, hard work and commitment to changing the world.
Frances Camille Wu, a graduate research assistant in the Microelectronics Research Center, uses a microscope to study electronic devices in a clean room at the Pickle Research Campus in Austin, Texas.

New Materials That Could Transform Our Lives Are in the Works at UT Austin

July 26, 2023
The Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials at The University of Texas at Austin has been on the leading edge of materials development for the past six years. With a fresh infusion of funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the center will turn its attention to new research thrusts that will bring to life materials with enhanced properties and capabilities.
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UT Austin Michener Center Creates Writers’ Retreat at Former John Steinbeck Home

July 25, 2023
The University of Texas at Austin’s Michener Center for Writers is establishing a retreat for internationally known writers at the Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck’s former residence in Sag Harbor, New York.
2023 Michael H. Granof Award Winner Will Burg

New Technologies with a Twist: Engineering Alumnus Wins Top Dissertation Prize

July 11, 2023
Dr. Will Burg’s dissertation, “Collective Quantum States in Twist Controlled Graphene Heterostructures” was awarded the 2023 Michael H. Granof Award – the Graduate School’s most prestigious honor. The contributions of his groundbreaking dissertation is widely recognized by those in the field and can potentially lead to new quantum devices for computation.
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Pedro Valdez-Castro Receives Brumley Fellowship from Strauss Center

July 5, 2023
LLILAS master’s student Pedro Valdez-Castro has been awarded a Brumley NextGen Fellowship by the Strauss Center for International Security and Law at LBJ School of Public Affairs. During academic year 2023–24, he will develop a research project within the center’s Central America and Mexico Policy Initiative and receive mentorship from its director, Stephanie Leutert.
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Events for Graduate Students

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CV 101: Creating a Framework & Inventory for Your Scholarly Accomplishments

Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday September 28, 2023, 10:30 am - 11:45 am
FAC 2.236
Learn how to articulate your academic accomplishments within the specific conventions of the academic CV. We will also explore the possibilities for tailoring and persuasively positioning elements within the CV to match certain academic opportunities including fellowships.
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Graduate Student Assembly Happy Hour

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Scheduled
Thursday October 5, 2023, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Recurs: Monthly on the first Thursday at 4:00pm until Thu, May 2 2024
Cactus Café and Bar
Looking for a place to meet other graduate students? GSA will be heading to the Cactus Café and Bar every first and third Thursday from 4-6 p.m.
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Graduate Student Assembly General Meeting

Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday October 11, 2023, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Recurs: every 2 weeks on Wednesday at 5:30pm until Wed, May 8 2024
WCP 2.302 Legislative Assembly Room
Graduate Student Assembly meetings will be held in a hybrid format every other Wednesday from 5:30-6:30. Graduate Students can join in person or via Zoom.
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Interviewing Skills for Graduate Students & Postdocs

Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday October 18, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
FAC 2.236
During this interactive session, participants will practice using a storytelling framework to answer interview questions.
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Building a LinkedIn Profile for Graduate Students & Postdocs

Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday October 25, 2023, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
FAC 2.142 Classrooms ABC
Come learn the fundamentals of a strong LinkedIn profile to help you grow your network!
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    The start of the school year can be overwhelming. The Graduate School wants to help highlight important information that can sometimes fall through the cracks these first few weeks - like how to navigate parking and transportation. Visit parking.utexas.edu for more information.

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    The Graduate School is here to help you navigate these first few weeks of school by highlighting important information you need to know – starting with how to get your student ID. Your UT ID is your passport to campus life and the city of Austin. Getting it is quick and easy.

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    Dr. Will Burg, a recent engineering alumnus, was awarded the 2023 Michael H. Granof Award - The Graduate School's most prestigious honor - for his dissertation, “Collective Quantum States in Twist Controlled Graphene Heterostructures.” <br />
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    Dr. Will Burg, a recent engineering alumnus, was awarded the 2023 Michael H. Granof Award - The Graduate School's most prestigious honor - for his dissertation, “Collective Quantum States in Twist Controlled Graphene Heterostructures.”