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Present Your Research at the Spring Research Symposium

All SIUE graduate & professional students are encouraged to participate to share their research or creative endeavors, even if your work is in the early stages!

For more information on the details of the event and to register by the March 10th deadline, visit the Symposium Student Presentations website. 

Career Workshop for Grad Students on February 15th!

Are you in the midst of a job search, or will you be looking for employment in the near or distant future?  Join the SIUE Career Development Center as they offer a virtual workshop series this spring designed specifically for graduate students. 

The first workshop, Job Search Essentials, is happening on Monday, Feb 15th at 4:00pm!
Join us via Zoom by entering Meeting ID 960 1998 9322 or using this link.

Attend Writing Sessions this semester!

Need to focus on writing your thesis, final project, or a large paper? 
Could you use some space to focus that is outside of your home?

February 6th, March 6th, and April 10th
9:00am – 4:00pm each day
Alumni Hall, Room 2401

Register for one, two, or all three sessions today!

*** Quiet space to write with peer guidance available during the session!

*** Develop writing goals and be accountable for your progress in a supportive environment.

*** Get out of your house and make progress in a quiet space with like-minded graduate students.

*** Large chunks of quiet writing time with built-in breaks.

***COVID safety guidelines will be in place, including masking required, socially distanced work stations, sanitized surfaces, and more.

Can't attend a Writing Session but looking for writing resources?  Check out the Graduate School's Writing Resources website!

 SIUE’s Academic and Research Misconduct Policy

The Graduate School Office of Research & Projects did a series last month highlighting SIUE’s Academic and Research Misconduct Policy 1Q5, as well as resources available to help promote a culture of research integrity at all levels within the academic community. The articles focused on the definition of research and academic misconduct, how to make a research or academic misconduct allegation, the steps of the research misconduct process, and repercussions of research misconduct. Check out all of the articles here.

 The articles have links to helpful resources SIUE publishes including the Research and Academic Misconduct Policy (1Q5) and its research integrity webpage. The Research Integrity webpage has definitions of academic and research misconduct, contact information for the SIU Ethics office, and information on who you can talk to about making an allegation. The Responsible Conduct of Research page has interactive case studies and videos for students to encourage ethical research practices. There are also links to outside resources like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) webpage on “What is Research Integrity,” NIH guidance on common questions like “what are the requirements for making a finding of research misconduct?,” and the book Fostering Integrity in Research.

Financial Planning & Resources for Graduate Students

Starting graduate school with prior student loan debt?  Sacrificing a full-time salary to attend school full-time?  Worried about budgeting while you pursue your graduate degree?

GradSense.org can provide you with the resources you need to make informed decisions about your financial future. Graduate students are in a unique situation when it comes to making wise financial decisions, and GradSense is a comprehensive financial resource, developed by the Council of Graduate Schools, tailored specifically to the needs of graduate students.  Explore the earning power of your graduate degree, uncover tips for managing and paying off student loans, find advice on how to transition out of graduate school financially, access budget calculators and more!

Staying Connected to Campus Events

Go to the Events tab at getinvolved.siue.edu to see the latest events and campus engagement opportunities calendar! 

Meet Paige Dickey, Doctorate of Nursing Practice student

Paige Dickey, current student in the DNP-Nurse Anesthesia program, is living out her dream of becoming an independent healthcare provider.  After completing her bachelor's degree in nursing in 2014 from Southeast Missouri State University, she worked for five years as an ICU nurse at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri.  She chose SIUE to pursue her DNP in nurse anesthesia because of the many opportunities that were available to her in the program.

One of those opportunities has been to serve as a GA for a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, which Paige says has enhanced her education in countless ways.  She commented that "Having the opportunity to learn and grow from such a great group of educators and researchers has not only better prepared me for my doctoral studies, but has given me the tools to become a better provider in the future." As Paige prepares for her future, she intends to support the health care needs of rural communities with a commitment to lifelong learning through staying current on evidence-based practices to provide the best possible care for her patients.

Know a deserving student or alum that we should highlight in Cougar Pride?  Complete the Excellent Graduate Student Nomination Form to let us know!