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Doctoral Graduate Research Assistant Position Open with Project E-Ignite

Project E-Ignite is a Jacob K. Javits grant housed in the College of Education and Human Development. The project is looking for a doctoral graduate research assistant for the 2023-2024 academic year.  

The grant focuses on:
  • Identifying and serving Gifted and Talented students from underserved populations including Black, Latinx, and English Learners, as well as those who are economically disadvantaged and children with disabilities.
  • Promoting effective instruction in classrooms in high-poverty schools.
  • Increasing teacher understanding of Problem-Based Learning (PBL).
  • Increasing student cognitive skills, engagement, and motivation to learn.
  • Promoting STEM Education with PBL curriculum.
A GRA on Project ExCEL-Ignite will engage in the following tasks:
  • Development and creation of research measures
  • Curriculum revision and development
  • Preparation of teacher professional development materials
  • Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data (student and teacher data)
  • Preparation and maintenance of student consent and assent data
  • Collaboration with team faculty and staff on school implementation, data collection, analysis, and dissemination tasks
The GRA will learn and improve:
  • Qualitative and quantitative research skills on a large-scale federal grant in multiple school districts
  • Academic writing and referencing skills
  • Interviewing skills
  • How to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
How To Apply:

For information about the project or to apply, please send a resume/CV and a letter of interest to Dr. Kimberley Daly, Coordinator, Project E-Ignite at kdaly1@gmu.edu. If you have any questions about the project, you can also email Dr. Daly.

This position is a full-time GRA position (20 hours/week). Optimally, we are looking for a student who has past qualitative or quantitative research experience or has completed EDRS 810.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant Position with INTO Mason 

INTO Mason is hiring an Undergraduate Research Assistant to support a curriculum development grant seeking to: 

  • Integrate and align civic engagement and antiracist and inclusive excellence (ARIE) learning goals throughout the undergraduate International Pathways curriculum  
  • Redesign key courses to ensure that they suit the linguistic and cultural needs of Pathway students and Direct Entry international students at both Fairfax and Mason Korea campuses  

The changes we propose within and across these courses would result in a well-scaffolded, intentional integration of learning outcomes related to civic engagement, antiracism, inclusion, and equity, with materials and activities designed to meet the needs of international students and multilingual learners. With the curricular changes we propose, international students would be prepared to engage more fully in campus and community life and conversations around antiracism and inclusion.  

The undergraduate RA would work from August 2023 – June 2024, on the following tasks:  

  • Independently researching diverse art, literature, music and other media from diverse cultural groups in the U.S.  
  • Organizing and summarizing research   
  • Researching and developing culturally and linguistically appropriate course materials  
  • Testing course materials and activities as well as survey or interview questions  
  • Recruiting research participants  
  • Conducting interviews, observations, or other data collection  

Requirements:  

  • Strong interest in Social Sciences, History, Literature, Art, or Education  
  • Ability to work well independently  
  • Strong research, organization, and communication skills  
  • Excellent attention to detail  

Pay: $15/hour, maximum of $4000/semester  

Instructions:  

  1. Submit CV and Cover Letter to sdoetsch@gmu.edu or on Handshake  
  1. Submit 2-3 minute video explaining your interest and fit for this position: https://flip.com/b1236cee  (Join code: b1236cee) 

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VCLA Writing Preparation Workshops

Student's hand writing in a VCLA test booklet

In addition to the resources and workshops already offered at Mason, the Writing Center is now offering VCLA-specific writing preparation.

The VCLA is comprised of multiple-choice questions, as well as summary and composition writing. In an effort to increase scores and provide practice for the VCLA writing components, the Writing Center now offers two workshops to address each writing subtest:

  1. A summary workshop
  2. A composition workshop
Summary Workshop

Wednesday, July 12
5:30 – 6:45 pm

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In this workshop, students will learn strategies for completing the VCLA Writing Summary assignment. Participants will analyze the summary prompt and sample responses, identify features of successful responses, learn strategies for composing the summary, and practice some of these strategies.

Composition Workshop

Wednesday, July 26
5:30 – 6:45 pm

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In this workshop, students will learn strategies for completing the VCLA Writing Composition assignment. Participants will analyze the composition prompt and sample responses, identify features of successful responses, learn strategies for composing the composition, and practice some of these strategies.

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Volunteers Needed for the Fairfax County Veterans Treatment Docket

Do you have a few hours each month to help other veterans needing support?  Want to join some other Mason veterans seeking an opportunity to give back?

If so, you may be interested in supporting the Fairfax County Veterans Treatment Docket.

In 2015, Fairfax County established a Specialty Court to offer veterans who got involved with the criminal justice system a second chance at a productive life.  Instead of incarceration, veterans are offered a comprehensive program involving VA-funded medical and psychological treatment that attempts to restore the sense of duty and honor they once held when they served, and give them the tools and confidence to succeed. 

You can play an essential role in this program by serving as a volunteer Mentor and joining federal, state and local criminal justice and medical professionals who work together to support each veteran participant in the “Docket.”  

In 2022, Mason partnered with Fairfax County to identify veteran alums and students that may be interested in becoming Mentors.  Today, five alumni are actively participating in the program along with 19 other veterans from our area who served in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan or remain on active duty.  Fairfax County is committed to expanding the number of veterans who can participate in the Docket. Therefore, there is a corresponding need to increase the number of Mentors willing to join the team.

Fairfax Veterans Treatment Docket Missions Statement
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Learn more about and apply to serve on the Veterans Treatment Docket by visiting their website.

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Scholarship for Unpaid Internships Open Now

Unpaid Internship Scholarship Open Through July 15

University Career Services is now collecting applications for the Scholarship for Unpaid Internships for Fall 2023! The Scholarship for Unpaid Internships provides financial support to students who would not be able to participate in an internship experience in their chosen field without it. Students may receive up to $2000 for the Fall 2023 semester.

The Scholarship for Unpaid Internship is open to all Mason students (undergraduate and graduate) pursuing an unpaid internship. Applications are due July 15th, 2023 at 11:55 pm.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Currently enrolled, degree-seeking student

Application Materials:

1. Responses to the following questions:

  • What type of internship are you seeking and why?
  • Will this be your first internship in your preferred field?
  • Why is participating in an internship important to your career goals at this time?
  • This scholarship is intended to support individuals who would not be able to participate in an unpaid internship without receiving additional monetary support. Explain in detail how receiving this scholarship would make it possible for you to participate in an unpaid internship.

2. Current Resume (should be up to date)
3. Recent Letter of Recommendation (academic or professional)

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