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The Covid diaries: how SMR is working from home

The Covid diaries: how SMR is working from home

May 03, 2020

The lockdown incurred by the recent pandemic has forced graduate students across the country to find new ways to continue to learn, teach, research, and generally stay sane. The SMR blog team recently checked in to see how our constituency...
SMR alumna lands tenure-track position

SMR alumna lands tenure-track position

April 29, 2020

SMR alumna (and co-founder!) Anne Heminger recently announced that she accepted a tenure-track position at the University of Tampa, beginning this fall. Congratulations, Anne! We're delighted for you, and UT is lucky to have you!
Elizabeth McLain innovates with social media during COVID-19

Elizabeth McLain innovates with social media during COVID-19

April 14, 2020

Recently, SMR member Elizabeth McLain was featured in several news stories for her innovation in courses she teaches at Virginia Tech. In her history and analytics of musical style class, she had her students make videos on the popular social...
Message from SMR co-chairs

Message from SMR co-chairs

April 03, 2020 – Anna Rose Nelson and Alyssa Wells

Like many academics across the globe, SMR members are currently confined to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite the physical distance, we are doing our best to stay connected! We have now hosted a digital General Assembly, our...
Dissertation Writing Group continues to meet

Dissertation Writing Group continues to meet

March 31, 2020

Earlier this week, SMR Forum's Dissertation writing group held another meeting—this time remotely, in accordance with the COVID-19 policies of the University of Michigan and the State of Michigan. ABD SMR members continue to progress on their dissertations, provide feedback...