Brandeis University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Over 150 students, faculty, staff, and even a few adorable future kicked off the fall semester in style at our 3rd Annual GSAS Welcome Back Ice Cream Social! 🍦🎉

It was a blast meeting new faces and reconnecting with familiar ones. Looking forward to the semester ahead!

Welcome to a new academic year students!

Save the dates for these exciting events happening this fall. 😍🍧🥳🎉

Want to see more events going on around campus? Visit https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/news/news-and-events.html

Get ready for a serotonin boost because it's ! 🐶🐾🦴

Meet the adorable pups of the students 👉https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/news/news-stories/national-dog-day-2024.html

Join the GSAS as we welcome new and returning students to campus with our annual ice cream sundae social! 🍨

August 28| 2:30-4 pm| Feldberg Lounge/Patio

Congratulations to Professor Grace Han on being awarded the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry 2024 ChemComm Emerging Investigator Lectureship!

Established in 2013, this international award is given to only one or two outstanding scientists each year as a means to “recognize emerging scientists in the early stages of their careers and to raise the profile of the chemical sciences to the wider scientific community and the general public.”

Read the announcement 👉

Chemistry professor Grace Han awarded 2024 ChemComm Emerging Investigator Lectureship The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has awarded Grace Han the prestigious ChemComm Emerging Investigator Lectureship. Established in 2013, this international award is given to only one or two outstanding scientists each year as a means to “recognize emerging scientists in the early stages of th...

How visible is your work, and how do you track that?

Join the Brandeis Library for a division-specific workshop that focuses on how to protect your current & future work, whether it be scholarly research, creative writing, or digital data.

🔸Division of Science Session: Tuesday, August 27, 12:30-1:30 PM, Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Goldfarb Library

🔸Divisions of Humanities, Social Sciences & Creative Arts Session: Tuesday, August 27, 2-3 PM, Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Goldfarb Library

Applicable for new & continuing grad students!

Register 👉 https://forms.gle/DXTRmPCRYohBgNSL6

Peizhao Li, PhD ‘24, was initially attracted to the Computer Science PhD program because of its strong faculty and its location close to Boston. Once he started in the program, he found that he had great opportunities to develop as a researcher

https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/news/news-stories/peizhao-li.html

This month "Geeking Out With..." is getting to know the staff!

Find out who has a collection of shark's teeth, who has visited all 41 Broadway theaters, and who loves a good themed party 👉 https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/news/news-stories/geeking-out-gsas-staff.html

alum Ray Maresca, PhD '24 in Mathematics and assistant professor at Bowdoin College, emphasized the importance of not underestimating yourself and applying to every job that seems like a good fit.

Read more about Ray's journey 👉 https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/professional/alumni-spotlights/ray-maresca.html

Better late than never! Bill Abbate, PhD'65 in Chemistry, receives his regalia 60 years after he missed his commencement.🎓

Read how Brandeis University Alumni Association and GSAS made Abbate's long-time wish come true 👉 https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/news/news-stories/bill-abbate.html

Making Pharmaceutical Care Crystal Clear: In her lab at Universidad de los Andes, Dr. Graciela Díaz de Delgado, GSAS PhD'88, P'24, is revolutionizing drug research to ensure patients get the most effective treatments. From battling high blood pressure to Parkinson's, her groundbreaking crystallography work compares patented and generic drugs, providing crucial insights for healthcare.

Read the article 👉https://www.brandeis.edu/magazine/2024/summer/class-notes/alumni-profiles/diaz-de-delgado-graciela.html

Join BCC’s Anna Meilman and SAS’s Jaspreet Mahal for a summer art group, every Friday, from 1-2 PM. 🖌️🎨🖼️

Come to one or all sessions!

Weekly prompts and materials will be offered, including paint, collage, pastels, and more. Come explore your creative side and connect with others on campus this summer in a low-key open studio space!

Remember that professional development event you wanted to attend in the spring but didn't have time? GOOD NEWS -- has a library of recordings of our past webinars!

Check it out today - https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/professional/events-seminars/past-seminars/index.html

This July, "Geeking Out With..." features Zachary Curtis, a Physics PhD student at Brandeis! 🌟

From his role as a fellow in the SciComm Lab to his participation in , Zach is changing the way science grad students communicate their research.

🔗 Read more: https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/news/news-stories/geeking-out-zachary-curtis.html

📚 Join for our upcoming book club on August 1 at 5 PM, where we'll dive into Barbara Kingsolver's Pulitzer Prize winning "Demon Copperhead," a modern retelling of David Copperfield set in the Appalachian Mountains. 🌄

Don't miss out on an evening of lively discussion and great company! Sign up 👉https://forms.gle/4kcetQ1HFWG882x1A

Check out this recent article featuring , Heather Pillar MA'97.

A young photographer’s images depict the final days of Morrie Schwartz of ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ fame.

The Photos of 'Memento Morrie' Photographer Heather Pillar depicts the final days of Morrie Schwartz, of ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ fame, in her new photo book

🔔 REMINDER - Registration for Fall 2024 opens today!

Visit the Registrar's website for more info about registration and to see the Schedule of Classes 👉 https://www.brandeis.edu/registrar/registration/index.html

Looking to elevate your pedagogy this fall? 👀

Learn how to teach and design courses that are effective, inclusive, and engaging in just one weekend!

For more info and a 🔗 to register, visit https://ow.ly/o6E150SzCG3

Brandeis School of Arts and Sciences is hiring additional TA, CA, and Grader positions for Fall 2024. The selection process starts in mid-July.

Apply today - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDIinPFyNSDABC3kRSVuYirLVE6IH7cwgG7V5UaneDL0llFQ/viewform

Applications for the 24-25 Research and Conference Awards are open!

PhD apps 👉 https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/student-resources/conference-and-research-awards/phd.html

MA/MS apps 👉 https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/student-resources/conference-and-research-awards/index.html

Summer Roommate/Housemate Speed Meeting Event
July 12 | 9-10 AM (EST)

Join the Office of Graduate Affairs to network and find your new housemate! Register 👉 https://brandeis.wufoo.com/forms/q117dpgm04m0ldz/

It's never too early to start planning for your career.

Visit the Professional Development website for resources and a link to schedule a one-on-one career planning consultation this summer! 👉 https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/professional/index.html

Meet the spring cohort of the prestigious University Prize Instructorship, recognized for their outstanding undergrad course designs, propelling PhD students into successful teaching careers.

Read more 👉 https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/news/news-stories/upi-2024.html

A Mentor to Others Working toward a doctorate in neuroscience was not Jazmin Guadalupe Brito Morales’s express goal when she first started her undergraduate career.

is excited to share that Charles Golden, Professor of Anthropology and Social Sciences Division Head, has been appointed the new dean of GSAS starting July 1, 2024.

Read the announcement 👉https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/news/news-stories/charles-golden-dean.html

Join the Brandeis Library's Graduate Presentations and the Writing Process Workshop to enhance your presentation skills and integrate them into your writing process!

June 26, 2024 - 10- 11AM (Zoom)
July 31, 2024 - 2-3:00PM (Zoom)

Register today 👉https://calendar.library.brandeis.edu/calendar/workshops?cid=1222&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=1222&inc=0

Are you planning to travel to a German-speaking country for educational purposes in 2024? You can apply for a $1500 grant from the Max Kade Foundation!

For more info and an application link, visit -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ2NBNT1SaZ4aa9An5rvDiaPHpRDNfXlp9MetThkwQcwk-NA/viewform

This month, is Geeking Out With... Manning Zhang, a 5th year PhD student in Sociology & Social Policy.

Read more about Manning's research, examining how an accessibility gap in physical exercise resources contributes to community health disparities in the Boston area 👉https://www.brandeis.edu/gsas/news/news-stories/geeking-out-manning-zhang.html

REMINDER - the deadline to apply for an August 2024 degree is June 21, 2024 📅

Submit your application today - https://brandeis.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b3MG6xxHbZsdC3s

📢Calling all - virtually join Musicology Alum, Gil Harel PhD’12, for his talk tonight at 6:30 PM! Click on the link below to register for the Zoom talk.

"Enchanted: The Meteoric Rise of Taylor Swift" - https://patch.com/connecticut/bethel/calendar/event/20240620/e4a0adb0-d334-4e8e-ad1d-32697f250707/enchanted-the-meteoric-rise-of-taylor-swift