Weekly Update (09/08/2025)
ESPP News
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Call for abstract: ESPP 2025 Fall Student Research Symposium: Deadline: September 24, 2025
Environmental Science and Policy Program (ESPP) 2025 Fall Student Research Symposium will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Lincoln Room at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. This year’s theme is “Bridging Science and Society: Environmental Solutions for a Changing World”.
Join us for an innovative symposium showcasing cutting-edge environmental research that transforms scientific insights into actionable solutions. This year’s program emphasizes collaborative approaches to addressing complex environmental challenges through integrated policy development and practical implementation strategies. Please submit your abstract using this link https://forms.gle/F7ESBnsLNpQbaA9q8 by September 24th, 2025.
Scholarships, Fellowships, and Funding Opportunities
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Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited Graduate Fellowship | Deadline October 7, 2025
Students enrolled in graduate programs who are working on coldwater fisheries and/or streams as part of their thesis or dissertation are eligible to apply for the fellowship. Applicants shall demonstrate a dedication to trout fisheries along with an excellent academic credential, evidence of leadership, ability to communicate to the public and the ability to solve problems creatively.
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Expenditure will be used to provide fellowship support for students enrolled in graduate programs at MSU. All graduate students including Master’s, Professional and Doctoral students will be eligible, with preference given to students pursing an advanced degree offered in the School of Human Resources & Labor Relations or Community Sustainability.
Seminars, Workshops, and Other Events
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National Research Council Board on Environmental Change and Society will host a webinar that showcases practical, low-cost methods to sustain meaningful environmental and societal research during times of limited financial support. The webinar is aimed at supporting graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career faculty in environmental, social science, and associated disciplines.
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GWIS General Body Meeting | 5 pm, September 23, 2025 | BPS 1300
Graduate Women in Science (GWIS), Mid-Michigan Chapter, is having their first General Body meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 23rd at 5pm in BPS 1300 (Flyer attached). You can learn more about GWIS, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and get free food! The event is open to all individuals regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability status, etc.
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All are welcome! Graduate Students, Postdocs and Faculty are invited to a Water Alliance Young Water Professionals Networking Event. We would like to connect our young professionals with faculty and specialists from across the university.
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BIG10 Academia Postdoc Hiring Fair | Noon - 3PM, October 21, 2025 | Virtual
Wherever you are in your academic training or postdoctoral work, now is the perfect time to begin shaping your next professional step. The Big Ten consortium of 18+ institutions is hosting three virtual career fairs this October—free to attend and designed specifically for MS, PhD, and postdoctoral scholars like you. Registration is handled via Handshake.