Welcome to CEGSS
A Baylor Biology CMHD and EEO Graduate Student Society
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Discover our Resources
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Learn about CEGSS
Check out our About page to learn about the group, and our History page to learn how we were founded.
We host meetings every two weeks. One is a general meeting (check out our events page for more info) and the other is either a workshop or peer review session. You can sign up for the latter here.
If you’re looking for help with something, check out our member page so you can find the right person. Or check out descriptions of our different positions.
Stay up to date on events and other going-ons at our Events page or on Facebook
View our grad school guides
The Bio Department Handbook is good for logistics on classes, qualifying exams, and defending.
The CEGSS Handbook is a general survival guide to living in Waco. It covers everything from housing to restaurants to personal care and more!
Are you looking for a certain form?
- Our Paperwork page holds forms for defending proposals and dissertations
- Financial reimbursement or grants can be found on the Travel or Smith Fellowship pages
Surviving and Thriving
Are you soon-to-start or within the first weeks of starting grad school? Read the First Weeks guide.
Read the CEGSS handbook for tips and tricks of living in Waco and ways to get involved.
Remember that self-care is always important. Take a look at our Health and Wellness Resources.
Need health insurance? Read more here.
Once you’ve started school, it can be hard to feel successful. Check out some tips here.
Feeling like you’re pinching pennies? Snag some extra cash by proctoring here.
Find Ways to get involved
Do you need help prioritizing your writing? Join a writing group!
Read the CEGSS handbook to learn more about life in and around Waco.
CEGSS offers workshops on topics helpful to grad student careers, life, and more!
get in touch
Email CEGSS with any questions or concerns at cegss@baylor.edu or send a message with our contact form.
Reserve a time for peer review at one of our meetings.
Do you have something you’d like included in the monthly Newsletter? Send it here.
Do you have a suggestion for a Speaker for a seminar or event? Let us know!
For those new to baylor
check out our guides
Click below to view our New Student and International Student Guides
Events
Upcoming Events
September 8, 2019
CEGSS Back to School Potluck
Time
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
BSB Atrium
Recurring Events
Sept 5 - Dec 5
CEGSS General Meeting
Time
1st Thursday of Every Month
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM or 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
TBA
Sept 17 - Nov 21
Peer Review Sessions
Time
3rd Thursday of Every Month
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM or 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
E.401
Sept 3 - Dec 9
Writing Groups
Monday - Thursday
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: E.401
Friday
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Pinewood Coffee Bar
Sept 2 - Dec 9
Grant Writing Group
Time
TBA
Location
E.401
for practice presenting your research
check out the CEGSS
Symposium
Click below to learn more about the CEGSS Annual Symposium.
Cegss News
Future of Cancer Seminar on September 4
Interested in learning about the ancient roots of cancer and an evolutionary approach to understanding and treating it? Then make sure to attend the Future of Cancer seminar present by Dr. Athena Aktipis and hosted by the Baylor Department of Anthropology. The seminar...
April 5 Seminar with Dr. Matthew Baker
Come hear Dr. Matthew Baker talk about his research on socio-ecological characterizations of Baltimore's urban woodlands. Seminar starts at 3:35 pm in BSB B.110 today, April 5. Stop by ahead of time for coffee and treats at the Reception at 2:55 pm located in the 2nd...
Last Day for Election Nominations!
Polling closes at 5pm TODAY (3/29)!
March 29 Seminar with Dr. Dedmer van de Waal
Come hear Dr. Dedmer van de Waal talk about his research on the biological stoichiometry of cyanobacterial toxicity. Seminar starts at 3:35 pm in BSB B.110 on March 29. Stop by ahead of time for coffee and treats at the Reception at 2:55 pm located in the 2nd flood,...
Sign Up to Be a Poster Judge at URSA Scholars Week
URSA Scholars Week is fast approaching and needs your help. They are looking for two judges for each poster. Judging positions are open to Biology Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students. To volunteer, click the link below to sign up for 3-4 posters.
March 22 Seminar with Dr. Wendy Olivas
Come hear Dr. Wendy Olivas talk about her research on the role of Puf proteins in mRNA decay and its connection to Parkinson's Disease. Seminar starts at 3:35 pm in BSB B.110 on March 22. Stop by ahead of time for coffee and treats at the Reception at 2:55...
Attend the Baylor Wellness Fair
The Baylor Department of Wellness is putting on a Wellness Fair tomorrow, March 6 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Student Union Building (SUB). The event will include free dental screenings, vision screenings, blood pressure checks, free giveaways from different...
Meet the Prospective Hires for the Global Change Position
This week we have two prospective hires visiting for the Global Change position, Dr. Stephen Powers and Dr. Tom Neeson. They will both be giving a seminar over their work, and both will have graduate students lunches happening over the week. Please mark your calendars...
March 1 Biology Seminar with Dr. Susan Scwinning
Come hear Dr. Susan Scwinning talk about her research on the water relationship between trees and karst (limestone landscapes). Seminar starts at 3:35 pm in BSB B.110 on March 1. Stop by ahead of time at the reception at 2:55 pm in the 2nd flood A-wing elevator...
Make Sure to Attend Brittany Perrotta’s WISE Presentation
Brittany Perrotta, a Ph.D. Candidate from the Biology Department, will be presenting on her research as a part of the WISE Graduate Student speaker series this month. She presents on Tuesday, February 26 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm in BSB C.206. All faculty, staff and...
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