The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University is looking for a research specialist (analogous to research professor) to play a leading role in a variety of projects related to traffic safety, operations, highway design, equity/access, and the application of statistical and econometric methods to transportation data. Please share with potential candidates. A link to the job posting is provided here:
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NextProf Pathfinder: Applications Open
Applications for NextProf Pathfinder 2024 are now being accepted, through July 7, 2024. Please help us get the word out by sending the announcement below and the flyer to your Big10+ and other email lists, as well as to your Georgia Tech faculty and students.
As a reminder, the NextProf Pathfinder workshop, sponsored by Georgia Tech, the University of Michigan, and UC San Diego, is part of a nationwide effort to strengthen and diversify the next generation of academic leaders in engineering. Pathfinder is intended for rising first- and second-year Ph.D. students or those in a master’s program intending to apply for a Ph.D. program. This year, the workshop will be held at Georgia Tech October 6 – 8. We will be soliciting Georgia Tech faculty as speakers, panelists, and mentors at the workshop and as evaluators of the application materials.
The application portal is open.
Startup Launch for faculty/Ph.D. students/post-docs
Dear Georgia Tech Research Colleagues,
The Office of Commercialization is excited to share that that we are continuing applications acceptance
for the Georgia Tech Startup Launch 2024 summer session. This program is designed specifically for
Georgia Tech students, faculty, researchers, and alumni keen on transforming their innovative ideas and
research into thriving startups. I encourage you to consider this opportunity to advance your research or
invention. Startup Launch provides an ideal environment to catalyze your project into a market-ready venture.
During the 12-week summer program, you will benefit from:
- A $10k Commercialization grant.
- $150,000 in-kind services.
- Self-internship to focus on your startup.
- Practical sessions, socials, and pitch practices.
- Coaching from experienced entrepreneurs and Georgia Tech alumni.
- Participation in Preview Day and Demo Day, attracting over 1,500 attendees.
This is your chance to convert your research and innovative ideas into commercial success, leveraging Georgia Tech’s comprehensive resources and network.
Apply here: Georgia Tech Startup Launch.
NextProf Nexus 2024
This August 26 – 29the University of Michigan, the University of California, Berkeley, and the Georgia Institute of Technology will co-host the 2024 NextProf Nexus Future Faculty Workshop on Michigan Engineering’s campus.
This 3-day workshop is intended for senior-level Ph.D. candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and early career scientists or researchers in the field of engineering. This preeminent event is part of a nationwide effort to strengthen and diversify the next generation of academic leaders in engineering and is designed to give participants the opportunity to explore and prepare for a faculty position in academia.
NextProf Nexus is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents of any ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ability, veteran status, socio-economic status, first-generation-to-college status, nation of origin, and/or religion.
Application closes April 22, 2024, at 5 pm. For up-to-date information on the workshop format, please visit website.