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PhD Pipeline Opportunity Progra m www.phdpipeline.org In Review In This Issue  PhD Pipeline Operates 2nd Summer Workshop  New Partner Institutions: Bentley U and Tuskegee U To Our Participants 2012 PhD Pipeline Summer Workshop Scholars & Staff (photo copyright Duke Photography ) PhD Pipeline Operates 2nd Summer Workshop The PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program kicked off its 2nd Annual Summer Workshop with an informative and inspiring address by Dr Carolyn Callahan- Director of the School of Accountancy at the University of Memphis There are 20 undergraduate Scholars from historically underrepresented populations enrolled in the May 31- June 14, 2012 institute at Duke University‟s Fuqua School of Business They represent 16 colleges and universities, and each Scholar must produce and present a research paper They learn about benefits of and strategies for obtaining a PhD in Business from faculty representing a dozen colleges and universities Successful Scholars will receive a $500 stipend and an iPAD3 New sessions this year include: global business, preparing your personal statement for graduate school applications, communications skills and business etiquette There is also a new GMAT preparation session by Akil Bello of Bell Curves The new ATEASE learning strategy helps prepare the PhD Pipeline Scholars for more effective future participation in the PhD Project Frank L Matthews, CoFounder of the award-winning magazine, DIVERSE Issues in Higher Education, is the scheduled Keynote Speaker for the Closing Program at 8:30 AM, June 14, 2012 in the R David Thomas Executive Education Center at Duke‟s Fuqua School New Partner Institutions: Bentley U and Tuskegee U The PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program welcomes two new partner institutions, Bentley University in Massachusetts and Tuskegee University in Alabama There are now 13 Partner institutions, with other schools in discussion stages At Bentley University Dr Earl Avery (Special Assistant to the President and University Ombudsman), Dr Vicki Lafarge (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs), Dr Chip Wiggins (Dean of the McCallum Business School) along with Dr Marcus Stewart (PhD Pipeline Faculty Associate) work to involve students from Bentley and other Boston universities in this initiative Page “I believe that persistence and drive, accompanied with institutional support and resources, will result in many of these students attaining their PhDs and becoming successful faculty,” stated Dr Avery At Tuskegee University‟s Brimmer College of Business & Information Science, Dean Tejinder Sara named Dr Charlotte Morris as Faculty Associate Dean Sara expressed full support for the PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program The College is named for the first African-American Governor of the Federal Reserve Board, Dr Andrew F Brimmer  Higher Education is a Prosperous Investment  2011 Summer Workshop Alumni: Scholars in the Spotlight To Our Partners  PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program Leaders Gain National Recognition  Faculty Associate Spotlight: Dr Lemuria Carter  Program Highlights: Best Practices for On-Campus Workshops Upcoming Events  Annual Partners Workshop September 13-14, 2012 Work-Life Balance Tip “Follow your passion! When you do, there is no conflict between balancing work and life If you really enjoy your job, then it doesn’t feel like work Most days, I love what I and would probably it for free.” Lemuria Carter, PhD PhD Pipeline In Review ● Volume 1, Issue ● Summer 2012 ● www.phdpipeline.org To Our Participants Yuvon Mobley (PhD Microbiology student), Dr Alan Kendrick (Assist Dean of The Graduate School and Duke/Fuqua Advisory member) and Ashlee Johnson (PhD Biology student) (Photos courtesy of Duke PhD Pipeline Workshop) [Story on page 4] Congratulations PhD Pipeline 2012 Summer Workshop Scholars! The PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program 2012 Summer Workshop is May 30 – June 14 at Duke University, The Fuqua School of Business! Higher Education is a Prosperous Investment By the end of the spring semester, and often upon graduation, many think that there is finally a break in learning Actually there is always an opportunity to learn, whether in a summer internship, in a full time job, or through a mentor Take advantage of the summer season as an opportunity to use creative ways to continue learning Review a reading list for a PhD or graduate program and checkout other relevant reading material from your school‟s library, become a research assistant, study for the GMAT or GRE and take GMAT and GRE preparation courses, and stay abreast of current events Begin investing early in your pursuit of a graduate degree and PhD by reading, practicing your critical thinking, research and writing skills Partner with your university‟s faculty associate and other professors to inquire about research assistant opportunities Help generate ideas for your on-campus PhD Pipeline workshops for the 2012-2013 academic year Volunteer in your community by spending a few hours a week tutoring youth There are numerous ways to continue your education once summer starts, and beyond graduation Read a few of the books on the Recommended Summer Reading List on page Friend us on Facebook (PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program) to share other continued learning tips, and post a comment about your summer projects and reading material 2011 Summer Workshop Alumni: Scholars in the Spotlight Scholars of the first alumni class of the PhD Pipeline Summer Workshop have been busy maintaining Dean‟s lists or preparing for summer internships or earning scholarships The Scholars would agree the 2011 Summer Workshop was their best summer yet Natalie Palacios, Florida International University (class of 2013), will return to Hamilton Sundstrand this summer for her second internship with the company in the Human Resource department “I remember applying for [the Summer Workshop] program and how I wish I could have applied again this summer and experience everything over again,” exclaimed Natalie Palacios This past year Natalie was nominated for the „Student Employee of the Year‟ Award at FIU, and she has been on the Dean‟s list several times Bria Brimmer, 2012 Accounting honors graduate of SC State University will attend Hult International Business School in London, England to pursue a masters‟ degree in Finance Monet Scott, Wake Forest University Kemper School (class of 2014), recalled the 2011 Summer Workshop, “I enjoyed meeting other inspiring young minority students but also meeting and conversing with minority business professors.” Monet was selected to participate in Wake Forest Business School‟s FINM (BS in Finance/MS in Accountancy) program Monet Scott has been awarded a scholarship from the NC Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA) Michael Joyner, 2012 graduate of Johnson C Smith University, will spend most of the summer conducting a study on “Impatience in Strategic Games?” during an eight-week research program at the George Washington Carver Research Program with the Sam M Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas He finalized his undergraduate required research paper on “Irrational Consumer Behavior and Internet Marketing,” which he began during last summer‟s workshop He is now preparing for the GRE and GMAT exams Monet Scott, PhD Pipeline 2011 Summer Workshop Scholar Bria Brimmer, PhD Pipeline 2011 Summer Workshop Scholar Natalie Palacios, PhD Pipeline 2011 Summer Workshop Scholar Michael Joyner, PhD Pipeline 2011 Summer Workshop Scholar PhD Pipeline 2011 Summer Workshop Scholars, We celebrate your continued success! Keep us informed! Please send your academic and professional accomplishments stories to phdpipeline@duke.edu (with the Subject line SCHOLAR NEWS) Page PhD Pipeline In Review ● Volume 1, Issue ● Summer 2012 ● www.phdpipeline.org PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program Leaders Gain National Recognition To Our Partners Myrna Adams, retired as Duke University’s first Vice President of Institutional Equity Dr Barbee Oakes, Assistant Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, Wake Forest University Stephanie BellRose, Managing Director and Head of the TIAA-CREF Institute Four pioneering leaders involved in the PhD Pipeline have been named among the top “25 Women Making a Difference” in the March 1, 2012 issue of Diverse magazine They include: Atty Myrna Adams (Senior Advisor for the PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program), Dr Barbee Oakes (PhD Pipeline Summer Workshop presenter in 2011 and 2012), and Stephanie Bell-Rose (a supporter of the PhD Pipeline Summer Workshop Scholars‟ visit to TIAA-CREF) Dr Lucy Reuben (PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program Director) was recognized for creating the PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program and developing partnerships across the nation Visit www.diverseeducation.com to read the full article Myrna Adams, now an organizational consultant, retired from Duke University as the first Vice President of Institutional Equity She was heralded for making a university-wide commemoration of the Dr Martin Luther King Jr holiday Dr Barbee Oakes, Assistant Provost for Diversity and Inclusion at Wake Forest University, developed strategies that led to Wake Forest‟s national recognition as the most successful institution for graduating students of color Dr Oakes research interests align with the efforts of the PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program that equips minority students to advance in higher education Stephanie Bell-Rose, Managing Director and Head of the TIAA-CREF Institute, whose goal is to partner with higher education and to advance lifetime financial security; has been an advocate for improved and increased educational opportunities globally We celebrate our supporters for helping to build a lasting impactful program, and their continued accomplishments Join us for the Annual Partners Workshop on September 13-14, 2012! Faculty Associate Spotlight: Dr Lemuria Carter Dr Lemuria Carter, PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program North Carolina A&T State University Faculty Associate, was awarded the NC A&T Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award representing the School of Business and Economics in the University-wide competition Dr Carter submitted a three-inch binder highlighting course syllabi, interesting learning activities, and student feedback for consideration for the award; that she initially won at the department level, then school level, and finally for the overall university competition This award is a significant accomplishment for a newly promoted Associate Professor with tenure (effective July 1); Dr Carter is entering her fourth year at NC A&T At the NC A&T Spring Honor‟s Convocation in March, the award presenter referenced a student‟s Page comment about Dr Carter‟s motivating teaching style, “She provided challenging assignments that incorporated business examples and current events to help us understand the importance and practical relevance of the course content.” “I enjoy sharing weekly professional development tips with students and emphasizing the importance of written and oral communication,” stated Dr Carter Dr Carter was one of the top student-rated presenters during the 2011 Summer Workshop for her interactive presentation on „Information Systems‟ NC A&T oncampus activities and preparatory workshops include, weekly GMAT practice classes and graduate school awareness sessions Dr Carter mentors many students through their career decisions PhD Pipeline In Review ● “The mission of the PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program is very important This initiative will help promote the benefits of obtaining a Ph.D in business among minority students from diverse disciplines,” Dr Carter Volume 1, Issue ● Summer 2012 ● www.phdpipeline.org Program Highlights: Best Practices for On-Campus Workshops Attracting undergraduate students to on-campus workshops about pursuing a PhD may seem challenging, but consistent efforts are rewarding Florida International University almost doubled student attendance to their second on-campus workshop by extending invitations to MBA students Be strategic and creative in your ideas to implement workshops on campus Start with topics that will educate students, and enlist the assistance of other professors Start planning now for your 2012-13 academic year on-campus PhD Pipeline events FIU and Duke University have successfully hosted several workshops on the following topics:  Panel Discussion: PhD Professors  Graduate Studies in Business: Beyond the MBA, Faculty Lifestyle and Perspective  GMAT Seminar by Akil Bello from Bell Curves Akil Bello is an expert GMAT trainer who conducts GMAT training for the PhD Project and MLT, and also during the PhD Pipeline Summer Workshops  Preparing for a PhD: Academic/Curriculum, Faculty Research Preparation  The Life of a PhD Student Information Workshop Congratulations to Salama Freed, Program Coordinator, who received the MA (Economics) from Duke in May and will pursue a PhD at Vanderbilt! Recommended Summer Readings for PhD Pipeline Scholars and Participants      Gladwell, Malcom Outliers: The Story of Success Guber, Peter Tell to Win Fisher, Alec Critical Thinking: An Introduction Ruggiero, Vincent Ryan Beyond Feelings: A Guide to Critical Thinking Landsburg, Steven E The Big Questions: Tackling the Problems of Philosophy with Ideas for Mathematics, Economics and Physics PhD Pipeline In the News  FIU continues on-campus workshops, visit the FIU BizNews website: http://biznews.fiu.edu/2012/03/thechallenge-the-excitement-the-path-to-success-paneldescribes-life-as-a-phd-student/  Jonathan Wormley, 2011 Summer Workshop Scholar, highlighted in Cheyney U June Newsletter http://www.cheyney.edu/_application/public/view_newslette r.cfm?newsletter_id=153  Visit Bell Curves website: www.bellcurves.com  Visit our website: www.phdpipeline.org  Friend us on: PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program Facebook Let us feature you in future newsletter editions: send your news to phdpipeline@duke.edu (with the Subject line NEWS) Many thanks to the Admissions Committee and the Duke/Fuqua Advisory Committee for planning and contributing to the 2012 Summer Workshop! Stay connected for more information about the PhD Pipeline National Advisory Committee Reflections from the Director … growing in outreach and impact! Thanks to our awesome supporters, the PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program is growing in outreach and impact! Our 2nd Annual Summer Workshop includes a diverse, nationally competitive group of Scholars - representing 16 different colleges and universities in 11 different states from Massachusetts to Florida to Louisiana to Utah Curriculum innovations include more training in essential high-tech (iPad usage for research, GMAT preparation, etc.) and high-touch (business etiquette, global awareness, etc.) skills Moreover, PhD Pipeline Scholars learn from and network with diverse faculty (Assistant Professors to Endowed/Chaired Professors) from a dozen notable business schools as well as select practitioners from well-known organizations Our Scholars are being informed and inspired to pursue PhD degrees in business We are grateful to those who encourage and support! Contact Us Program Director: Lucy J Reuben Program Administrative Coordinator: Anita Tapp Newsletter Editor: Monique Turrentine PhD Pipeline Opportunity Program Duke University - Fuqua School of Business 100 Fuqua Drive, Box 90120 E-mail: phdpipeline@duke.edu info@phdpipeline.org Durham, NC 27708 Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a Newsletter contributor Page PhD Pipeline In Review ● Volume 1, Issue ● Summer 2012 ● www.phdpipeline.org