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Office of graduate and postdoctoral education, 8 ways to revamp your resume.

Aug 23, 2021 - Atlanta, GA

Article by Emma Ryan

Should your resume be one page or two? Should you include school projects? You’ve probably asked yourself these questions at least once. 

Deciding what to include on your resume can be overwhelming. Fortunately, Georgia Tech’s career professionals are here to help. Read on for their eight tips to revamp your resume. 

• Start with an ad for your dream job or internship. Do this before you ever create your resume, said Jenny Strakovsky, associate director of Graduate Studies and Career Education in Modern Languages. She recommends setting up filters on LinkedIn, Indeed, and Google Jobs for the specific job you’re looking for. Once you’ve found a job that interests you, keep it in front of you as you build your resume. It will offer insight into the skills that the employer is looking for and the language you can use to talk about those skills, Strakovsky added. 
• Build a different resume for each type of job you’re applying for. For example, if you’re studying global media, then you might qualify for jobs in marketing, international diplomacy, and education, Strakovsky said. Each of these fields will require you to emphasize different strengths. On each resume you build, prioritize the experiences and projects that are most relevant to that specific field, she said. 
• Keep in mind that relevant content is more important than length . A strict one-page rule is more applicable for undergraduates, said Clarence Anthony Jr., assistant director of Graduate Career Development at Tech’s Career Center. Graduate students applying to upper-level jobs should use their resume to show off their higher level of education and experience, he added. Place an emphasis on coursework and projects that are specifically related to the job or industry you’re applying to. “The ultimate goal is to present as much relevant information as possible,” Anthony said. “If you go over a page, you'll be ok — I promise!”
• Don’t overwhelm your recruiter with your life story. The purpose of a resume is not to get you a job — it’s to interest the recruiter enough that they’ll want to interview you, said Kevin Stacia, an MBA career coach and corporate relations manager at the Scheller College of Business MBA Career Center. “Your resume is an appetizer, not the entrée,” Stacia added. “You can expound on your skills and experiences during the interview, and your job offer will be the dessert!” 
• Name your projects section with keywords. Use section names like “Analytics Projects” or “Strategy Projects” vs. “Academic Projects” or “School Projects,” said Ann Blasick, a career coach and corporate relations manager for the M.S. Analytics program. “Don’t underestimate the importance of these projects — whether they’re class projects, competitions, or personal passion projects, they show that you can apply your classwork to real-world problems,” she added. This section should go directly after your “Work Experience” section, unless your projects are more relevant to the job you’re applying to than your experience. In that case, put the projects section first, Blasick said.
• Showcase the impact of your previous roles — not just your day-to-day tasks . Employers want to see that you can think critically, see the big picture, and care enough to be an asset to the company, Strakovsky said. Ask yourself how your work contributes to the larger problem the company is trying to solve, and then describe your role with effective bullet points. “When students bring me drafts of their resumes, they often list a set of tasks like ‘writing press releases’ or ‘organizing files,’” Strakovsky said. “But once they start explaining the backstory, I learn that they were involved in amazing, high-impact projects, like rethinking the strategy of an organization or liaising with policymakers. You do important work, and your resume should reflect that!” 
• Describe your jobs and projects with the formula of Strong Verb + Action Taken + Impact/Result. Include the specific actions you took to address a problem, the tools you used, and the outcomes or insights you gained from the project, Blasick said. For example, Blasick said, “Analyzed how spending patterns of citizens in several South American countries influenced government technology adoption policies, resulting in Best Research Paper Award.” If it was a team project, highlight your personal contributions. Order your bullets with the most relevant ones at the top, so that the recruiter sees them first.  
• Review your resume with Skillsyncer . Skillsyncer is a free keyword optimization tool that shows you how your resume matches up to a specific job description and which keywords may be missing. This will help your resume do a better job of making it through a company’s applicant tracking system, which will scan your resume for the keywords that the job requires, Blasick said.

Emma Ryan Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Faculty Development

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ECE Specific Career Guidance: Please check out the UPCP site for Resume Templates, and other career resources under Resources>Career Resources/Writing Resources.

(For guidance on resumes, interviews, and career questions.)

• Courses: ECE 1100 (First-year and Transfer Students) & ECE 3005
• Resumes/Professional Communication: Christina Bourgeois ([email protected])

Career Guidance By appointment only: Dr. Lakshmi Raju ([email protected])

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ECE Specific Career Guidance:

• Career Guidance and Resumes: Olivia Kulitz ([email protected]), Dr. Lakshmi Raju ([email protected])
• Academic Career Guidance: Dr. Daniela Staiculescu ([email protected])

The annual Career, Research, and Innovation Development Conference (CRIDC) is Georgia Tech’s professional development event for graduate students. CRIDC is held annually at the beginning of the spring semester and is designed to connect graduate students of all degree types with professionals in research, industry, consulting and government, nonprofits, management, and entrepreneurship. CRIDC is designed to equip on-campus and online graduate students with tools and knowledge to thrive in an ever-changing job market. ​

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Resumes and cover letters should be customized for each position that you apply for in your job search. Materials for a job at an engineering firm or a publishing house will look different than those for a K-12 teahcing job. For this reason, using templates found online are often not the best way to create your professional presentation of yourself.

Elements to include on a teaching job resume for K-12 positions should be those that are directly related to teaching and those that have given you skills that transfer into teaching.  For example, effective communication, creative expression, organization, and other skills are key to being a successful teacher, and you can gain these types of skills in a number of ways. Some information that should be on your resume:

• evidence of experience working with K-12 aged students (tutor, mentor, camp counselor, coach, nanny, etc.)
• evidence of experience of teaching in general (peer tutoring, teaching assistant, etc.)
• internships and co-ops
• skills category with headings [e.g., Spoken Languages: French (fluent); English (fluent)]
• community engagement (on-campus and off) and leadership
• awards and scholarships
• study and work abroad
• significant projects (course and capstone)
• collegiate-level competition experience (music, athletics, mock trial, etc.)

GEORGIA TECH CAREER CENTER RESOURCES

The Center for Career Discovery and Development offers many resources. They include:

Pre-Teaching Advisement and Website

• Pre-Teaching Advisor,  Susan Belmonte

Susan can help you discern if teaching is a good fit for you.  She can help you with your job searches (public and private schools), graduate school applications, and creation of resumes and cover letters for teaching jobs. Susan can also help you network with recruiters and alumni who are teaching.

• Pre-Teaching website – You’re already on it!
• Pre-Teaching listserv –  Subscribe  to  [email protected]  and stay informed about jobs, volunteering, scholarships, etc. related to teaching.

Online Resources

• Career Tools  and  Job Search Resources
• Video Series: How to Craft a Resume; How to Craft a Cover Letter That Will Get Read , etc.

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There are many components to a successful job search, but in the end, it comes down to a combination of factors. Unfortunately, this includes timing and opportunity, which depend on external influences. However, there are some aspects that will be within your control, so doing your best to be strategic with the companies you pursue will yield better results in the long term.

Research Employers

Researching employers is a practice that is key to student success in interviewing and landing the role you seek. It’s the equivalent of completing a literature review prior to writing a paper or conducting consumer research before a large purchase/investment.  

The obvious place to begin is to google the company or organization’s website. Also, look at competitor company websites. Information about companies and their competitors can be gained from industry resources, list servs, assistance from the Georgia Tech librarians, who can help you access a wealth of resources, faculty, and Tech alums.  

You are seeking objective information about the company or organization, so be sure to go beyond the company website and sources where they may have paid to be listed.  

Information to Look For

WHO: Knowing the size of the company, by revenue and by the size of the workforce, can help you create questions – in a larger company, your role may be more specialized. In a smaller organization, you may be required/expected to perform in a variety of roles. Which is a better fit for you? Your questions in an interview reflect the quality of your research and recruiters will be assessing how that demonstrated behavior can make you an effective employee, be it intern, co-op or full-time.

WHAT: It’s helpful for you to know the company’s major focus of specialization or industry, as well as learn if the company has an intrapreneurial (a start-up within a larger company) effort in addition to its primary operations.  

WHY:  What is the company’s mission or the “Why” behind that mission? Understanding the type of culture and operational priorities for a company can help you understand and better relate yourself to the company in interviews and conversations.

WHERE:  Know where they operate. If you have specific areas you want to be geographically, be sure that the company (and the specific functional area) you are pursuing operates in an area you’d want to be. If not, understand what – if any – remote work opportunities exist.

HOW: Be sure to understand how they achieve their goals and maintain their competitiveness within their industry. How do they operate to achieve their goals and how would you fit into that organization?

How To Research

• Identify Georgia Tech alums on LinkedIn who currently work for that employer. Reach out to the alum(s) and let them know you are researching the company. Once they accept your invitation to LinkIn ask if you can chat with them about their experience there (coffee chat or otherwise).   
• Follow companies on LinkedIn . That’s information they want you to know, and it adds to your bank of knowledge. Career Center Corporate Partners are valued companies and will be glad to help you learn about their work.   
• Attend employer’s campus events, including career fairs and virtual or in-person information and/or tabling sessions, to interact with recruiters and staff, and observe company culture as demonstrated in their interactions with students, faculty, and staff. Do your research before in-person interactions so your questions move your research process forward more directly.  
• BuzzFile (a search tool available through the Career Center’s Career Tools page ) can help you get a sense of where the company falls in size with others in the industry.  
• Firsthand (formerly Vault) is another resource on the Career Center website under Career Tools. The site ranks companies in a number of industries and has practical downloadable guides for many popular industries as well.  
• The Georgia Tech Library is the best resource for in-depth research and there is a research librarian for every college at Georgia Tech. Below are two of the resources they can help with and they know about multiple other resources.  
• Atlanta area companies can be researched through BusinessWise , which catalogs information about the business press articles/events on the company for the most recent two years. From this information you may spot trends of growth or where they could use student expertise.  
• Hoovers , acquired by Dun and Bradstreet, is another well-known business directory for broad information about companies.   
• For non-profits research, check Idealist.org .
• For governmental entities check with the respective department(s) website and USA Jobs to start.

Job Search Strategies for Co-op, Internship, and Full-Time Positions

There are a variety of ways to find a full-time job, co-op, or internship. The Career Center always recommends that students start on CareerBuzz and expand their search if they are not seeing positions in their targeted industry or area of interest. (CareerBuzz positions are posted by the employer specifically for GT students.)  

Here are some ways to find opportunities:  

• Career fairs and other campus recruiting events
• On-campus interviews (positions are posted in CareerBuzz)  
• Professional associations  
• Networking events, conferences, and meetups  
• Networking with GT alumni and professionals online or in-person  
• Targeted job boards

Before you begin your search, it is important to identify a place to start. It is easy to spend a lot of time, energy, and effort without getting results if you do not identify parameters for your search. Below are some common factors job seekers will focus on as they start:  

• Job function (ex: communications, mechanical engineering, finance)  
• Industry (ex: healthcare, transportation, retail)  
• Organization Type (Fortune 500, startup, multinational)  
• Geographic location  
• Values (ex. organizations that value sustainability, diversity, or philanthropy)  

Here is a sample Job Search Organization Spreadsheet to help you stay organized as you search.  

10 Tips for Your Job Search  

• Have a polished, tailored resume . Your resume should be well formatted and reflect the job description to which you are applying as much as possible. Reorder your bullets, use job description terminology, and highlight the most relevant aspects of your background. Lastly, label your resume appropriately: MarySmithResume.pdf or MarySmithHomeDepotResume.pdf.  
• Practice interviewing. Use Big Interview to practice online or schedule a time to meet with a Career Center advisor.  
• Submit more applications than you think you need . You can always turn down the opportunity to interview, but you can’t be considered for a position after it has already closed. A good return on applications is 20-30%. Aim to submit 10-20 job applications each week or more.   
• Prioritize networking and meeting professionals doing work you are interested in pursuing . Networking is the #1 way job-seekers find positions. Not only that, it’s the primary way professionals are able to move up into more senior roles.  
• Start looking early . Each industry has a different hiring timeline. Consulting and finance/investment banking tend to recruit students a year or more in advance for internships & full-time positions, so you need to be active and applying to positions during the summer or fall semester up to 1 year prior to the semester you hope to intern.  
• Show up . Go to career fairs, networking events, company information sessions, and other opportunities where you can encounter professionals. Go even if you aren’t sure what the benefit of attending may be.   
• Get organized . Create a job search spreadsheet to keep track of your applications. Remember to download or copy job descriptions because they often will be taken down after the application deadline.  
• Be conscious of your image. Google yourself and clean up your social media. Dress appropriately for interviews and networking events.  
• Send thank you notes and follow up . Little things make a big difference in the job search.  
• Stay active until you get an offer, and don’t focus on failures . You will not get every job you apply or interview for. The only way you will ultimately get a job is if you persevere and take the time to reflect on your experiences to grow from them. Utilize the Career Center resources and advising appointments to make sure you are putting your best foot forward with a strong resume and interview skills.  

Job Searching Abroad

For many students, the U.S. job search can be a challenging experience, but luckily, there are many resources available to them, as they apply to stateside companies. But, what if your aspirations to work stretch beyond the shores of the United States, and you find yourself dreaming of working in a different country? Is this too big of a dream or is it possible that your goals to work abroad are achievable, and if so where do you even begin?  

With preparation and hard work, any goal is achievable, and the following strategies can be useful when considering a job search abroad.  

Strategy 1. Participate in an International Experience.   

By participating in an international experience such as a study abroad, international research, or international internship program, students can immerse themselves in a new country and create a unique network of like-minded professors, students, and employers from across the globe. This network can be essential to establishing global contacts when looking for a job opportunity abroad. Georgia Tech offers various international opportunities such as the following:  

• Global Research and Internship Program (GRIP): “As more employers look for college graduates who can work in diverse settings and approach problems from multiple perspectives, it is more important than ever for Georgia Tech students to gain global experience in their fields. Georgia Tech’s Global Research and Internship Program helps students accomplish this by facilitating industry work and research experiences in an international context.”   

For more information on GRIP, visit their website .

• Education Abroad: “Studying abroad gives students an opportunity to improve their global competencies while meeting their academic goals, as students are able to take classes to fulfill their degree requirements. There is a study abroad program just waiting for you!”  

For more information on Education Abroad, visit their website . (Scholarship opportunities available.)  

• Georgia Tech International Campuses: Did you know Georgia Tech has two international campuses located in Metz, France and Shenzhen, China? With various course offerings per semester, each campus has a variety of opportunities available to develop students who are interested in an international learning experience. In addition, students have an opportunity to network with local faculty, partners, and organizations and participate in internship opportunities that may open the door to a job opportunity abroad after graduation.  

For more information on our international campuses visit the following sites: Georgia Tech-Europe / Georgia Tech-Shenzhen Campus. 

Strategy 2: Embrace the Power of LinkedIn and Your Network.  

Georgia Tech students and faculty represent over 149 countries, and many are connected through LinkedIn. Students interested in connecting with their peers should follow Georgia Institute of Technology on the professional networking site and explore the  “Alumni” feature, a useful and powerful tool for gaining industry insight.

As a networking strategy, students interested in working abroad can reach out to their fellow Georgia Tech alumni and request an informational interview to learn more about their experiences working abroad. International faculty who have first-hand experience can also be identified through the feature which may allow students the opportunity to establish a mentorship with someone willing to share their own experiences and recommendations for the international job search.   

Finally, spread the word, and ask your personal network to review their own contacts to determine whether they are familiar with someone working abroad. Connecting with someone on LinkedIn through a reference or shared experience helps establish common ground and can facilitate a more productive conversation when requesting information from an indirect source.  

Strategy 3: Consider Starting Locally.  

If you are unable to participate in international experiences, a great way to explore job opportunities abroad is by working for a company with global offices. Large companies such as Google, Deloitte, Accenture, and other globally recognized firms may have job opportunities within the United States which can lead to a job transfer abroad. In addition, local mid-level and startup firms may be interested in establishing a global footprint which can lead to an opportunity for an employee to work abroad.   

Regardless of a firm’s size, participating in an internship or co-op with a company that has a global office can eventually lead to a job opportunity abroad.  

For more information on Internships and Co-Ops, visit the Career Center website .

Things to Consider:  

When preparing yourself for an international job search, it is most important to create a plan and consider the following:  

• Visa and Travel Requirements: In order to work in a different country, one must receive a work visa or permit which grants them permission to work there. The process for receiving a work visa takes time, can be costly, and varies with each country. It is important to consider these factors and explore how to offset any costs or time constraints by exploring options such as job transfers through a current employer. Also, in a post-COVID-19 society, it is important to consider any additional travel requirements such as immunizations and/or quarantine guidelines set by each country.  
• Localize Your Resume: Creating a localized resume is also crucial when conducting a job search abroad. It is important to understand the language, grammar, or spelling that is used in the country. For example, while English is spoken in both the United States and United Kingdom, there are distinct spellings for certain words, such as “color” versus “colour”.  
• Understanding Culture: When searching for a job abroad, also research the country’s cultures and customs or even visit the country beforehand. Understanding the people, food, language, and other customs can help facilitate the experience when preparing to work in a new country. This can also help strengthen the relationships with future colleagues, customers, and neighbors.  

Preparation is essential when job searching abroad, as the process can be time-consuming and complex. By participating in international experiences and connecting with one’s network, one can alleviate certain complexities and may increase their chances of obtaining a job abroad.   

Finding Research Opportunities

For students interested in pursuing research as a career or those looking to get more hands-on experience, research is a great opportunity to gain skills and experience. There are many ways to engage in research on and off campus, through roles within GT as well as working with other universities, private labs, or in Research & Development (R&D) roles. 

• Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) – options for current students or post-graduation roles to engage in full- or part-time research projects
• Pursue Graduate or Undergraduate research on campus
• HigherEdJobs Laboratory and Research job board
• Utilize any major job boards to search for research roles in your field

Part-Time Jobs & Federal Work-Study

Part-Time Jobs 

Students can find part-time jobs that are both on-campus and off-campus in CareerBuzz. Any part-time job that is shared with the Career Center will be posted on CareerBuzz, but there may be certain opportunities that are advertised through newsletters, flyers, or other means that do not make it into CareerBuzz.  

Students are encouraged to reach out to departments and offices of interest to inquire about part-time hiring. In addition to searching on CareerBuzz, below are a few job boards that may assist in searching for a part-time position:  

• GT Student Center jobs
• GT HR’s Student Employment page
• GT Office of Undergraduate Education job board links
• Care.com (Child/Senior/Pet Care; Tutoring)  
• StudentFreelance (Freelance jobs for students)  
• General job boards: SimplyHired , LinkedIn Jobs , Indeed  
• Company job boards and careers pages  
• Sometimes, local startups may have freelance/part-time opportunities: check out Atlanta Tech Village to see if they have openings or to begin networking
• GTRI often has part-time opportunities

Federal Work-Study 

The Federal Work-Study program is managed by the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid. At Georgia Tech, FWS is awarded to undergraduate students who enroll at least half-time and demonstrate financial need. FWS awards generally vary from $600 to $1,500 per semester and are earned during the period of enrollment. Students may work in an on-campus, off-campus, or in a community service position.  

To be considered for a FWS award, you must complete both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Georgia Tech Application for Scholarships and Financial Aid (GT App) each year by the posted deadlines. Visit this link for more information.  

Career Fair Preparation

Watch our Career Fair Prep Workshop, or read below for guidance.

There are 4 main areas to address to be ready for a career fair.   

• Polish your resume (visit our Resume page for guidance)  
• Research companies  
• Craft an introduction  
• Dress to impress (visit Campus Closet to borrow business attire)  

Research Companies 

  Do this BEFORE the fair! Look at the list of companies attending. Make notes on the following:  

• Business model and/or mission  
• Who are the clients?  
• What is produced: goods, services?   
• Look at the jobs posted (in career fair listing or on the company website) – what jobs do they hire for? What skills are used?  
• What departments do they have that interest you?  
• Where do your skills/interests overlap?  

Craft an Introduction 

The ability to introduce yourself comfortably and concisely will be appreciated by recruiters. Your ability to connect with representatives at the fair, have authentic and natural conversations, and build relationships will be one of the greatest outcomes you can get from a career fair. Be ready to share:  

Who you are — > What you’ve done/are doing –> What you are excited about/next steps  

• State your name, major, class year  
• Classes, skills, involvement, internships/co-op/research/part-time work  

Student :  “Hello, I am Laura Triana.”  

Employer : “Hi Laura, I’m Jane. Nice to meet you!”  

Student : “It’s nice to meet you too. To share more about my background, I am a first-year student studying Business Administration with a minor in French. Outside of school, I work part-time at Ace Hardware assisting customers, helping with the cash register, and maintaining inventory. I also oversee communications for the French Club, which has helped me hone my written communication and promotional skills. These experiences have confirmed my interest in marketing, and when I was researching more about Newell Rubbermaid, I noticed that you have a Brand Marketing Internship role open. I would love to hear more about the position and what you are seeking from a candidate for this role.”   

• Show curiosity about the other person  
• DO NOT WRITE A PARAGRAPH. Jot down bullet points similar to the sample above, and practice saying it out loud (in a mirror or record yourself on video) until you can comfortably speak about your points.  

Ask Good Questions 

For many representatives, hearing informed, intelligent questions from a potential candidate will make them sit up and take notice. It will enable you to have a real and productive conversation with the employer about their work and a potential fit for you. For this reason, it can be helpful to think ahead about some questions you could ask that would lead to a conversation. If you have questions specific to their work areas or jobs posted, even better.   

• Can you tell me about your experience working for COMPANY NAME?   
• I’d love to learn more about careers related to my major. Can you tell me more about your organization and any roles you think could be a good fit?  
• What areas of the company are growing most right now?   
• Can you tell me more about specific skills you value in a candidate?

Try to get names, titles, and contact info (likely business cards) from contacts you speak with. Send a 2-3 sentence email referencing your conversation within 24 hours to help build that relationship. In your own words:  

• Thank the person for their time and remind them of the specifics of your conversation.  
• State “As we discussed, I am very interested in this position because I have ___, ___, and ___, which fit well with your needs.”  
• Finish with brief goodwill sentiment, “Hope to hear from you soon”  

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The following video was created specifically to help first-year Georgia Tech students create their resumes. Michael Laugher, Education and Outreach Communications Manager, explains to format your resume, what sections to include, and how to best present your skills and experiences.

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Empowering research faculty: georgia tech’s strategic plan.

Georgia Tech is supporting career growth for its research faculty, who do critical work at the heart of the research enterprise.

The word faculty is often synonymous with tenure-track professors — the individuals who teach courses and run major labs with their surnames in the title. But while groundbreaking discoveries regularly happen at Georgia Tech, the people doing the day-in, day-out research aren’t always visible.

Research faculty are non-tenure track faculty who carry out crucial research in labs, centers, and departments across campus. They are the lifeblood of research enterprises at major universities like Georgia Tech, but their work often occurs behind the scenes.

To support these essential employees, Georgia Tech launched an initiative to recognize and develop research faculty, who comprise 60% of the nearly 4,400 total faculty currently employed at the Institute. It is part of the second phase of Research Next , the strategic plan for Georgia Tech’s research enterprise.  

Maribeth Coleman , interim assistant vice provost for Research Faculty, and Michelle Rinehart , vice provost for Faculty, were appointed as co-chairs of a Research Next implementation team tasked with finding ways to recognize, support, and retain research faculty. Building on years of effort and collaboration with campus partners, the group took on several projects to improve the research faculty experience and environment at Georgia Tech.  

“Research faculty are critical members of the Georgia Tech community, and their contributions to our billion-dollar research enterprise and the state’s economic development cannot be overstated,” Rinehart said. “We wanted to understand what it’s like for research faculty as they come on board at Georgia Tech, what the hiring process is like, and how we as an Institute can more effectively mentor and develop research faculty in terms of advancing in their careers.”

At the outset, the implementation team identified and examined several facets of the research faculty experience. They reviewed policies in the faculty handbook, giving special attention to existing guidance for promotion and career growth for research faculty.

Promotion guidelines are generally clear for tenure-track faculty. Research faculty, on the other hand, are often not actively encouraged to seek promotion, and may not even know that promotion is an option, according to Rinehart and Coleman. One issue is that funding for research faculty often comes from external research dollars. At least nine months of a tenure-track faculty member’s salary, however, comes from the state budget.

“When you’re constantly having to bring in all of your own salary, as research faculty do, it can be a stressful experience,” Coleman said. “It can also mean you’re more isolated, because you’re focused on bringing in those research dollars that will help you keep your position. But we want research faculty to know that we want them to build their careers here.”

To address these issues, the team developed reference materials and workshops for research faculty seeking promotion. The workshops are offered on a regular basis, and resources and recordings are available on the Georgia Tech faculty website . The team also created educational materials for promotion committees, often composed of tenure-track faculty who are unfamiliar with the research faculty experience.  

“We saw a need for better consistency across campus with regards to guidance for research faculty promotion committees,” Rinehart said. “Tenure-track faculty need guidance on not just how to properly hire research faculty, but also in how to mentor and retain them.”

According to Coleman and Rinehart, the implementation team’s most significant achievement was the launch of a research faculty mentoring network . The mentoring network connects junior research faculty mentees with senior research faculty mentors who have grown their careers at Georgia Tech.

“When new tenure-track faculty arrive, they are usually assigned a mentor within their School or department, but that method doesn’t generally work for research faculty,” Coleman said. “There may not be a large research faculty community in their unit, and research faculty roles and responsibilities vary significantly from person to person. For this reason, the mentoring network is meant to foster cross-pollination and build community across units.”

The mentoring network is a collaboration with MentorTech , a program run by Georgia Tech Professional Education. The program is ongoing, and enrollment is always open. 

To foster inclusivity and belonging, the team established an orientation program for research faculty, modeled after the tenure-track faculty orientation. The Provost’s Office hosted the inaugural research faculty orientation in Fall 2023. Because research faculty are hired throughout the year, the team decided the orientation should take place semiannually. The second orientation took place on March 13. 

In addition to the workshops, mentor network, and orientations, the implementation team also launched a program to welcome research faculty in a personal way. When a new research faculty member is hired, another more senior research faculty member is assigned to welcome them in person, provide them with important information for getting oriented to campus, tell them about relevant professional opportunities, and give them Georgia Tech-branded swag.

“All of this work is about recognizing that research faculty are a tremendously valuable part of our community,” Rinehart said. “They also really enhance our reputation internationally.”

According to Coleman, research faculty can sometimes be viewed as disposable, because of their support from grants that may be limited in time and scope. But she believes that line of thinking is a disservice to both the individual and the Institute.

“It’s important that we recognize the value of research faculty, nurture them, and retain them long term,” she said. “We need to make it possible for people to spend their careers here, as I have, and help make sure research faculty positions at Georgia Tech can be both viable and fulfilling long-term careers.”

To read more about Georgia Tech's strategic research initiatives, visit the Research Next website .

Catherine Barzler, Senior Research Writer/Editor

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General Motors Co.’s Cruise autonomous driving business is preparing to resume testing its robotaxis with safety drivers in Phoenix, marking an important step in its attempts to restart service after grounding its fleet last year.

The company is set to announce and begin the testing as early as Tuesday, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. In recent months, Cruise has been in talks with officials in 20 metropolitan areas where it previously ran cars or had started mapping in preparation to run them. Phoenix is a natural place to start as Cruise already has vehicles in the area and city officials were open to the idea of its return, said one of the people, who asked not to be named as the plan isn’t public.

“We are in the process of meeting with officials in select markets to gather information, share updates and rebuild trust,” Cruise spokesman Pat Morrissey said in an email.

Getting Cruise back on the road is important for GM Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra, who has pledged to take the carmaker to leadership in electric vehicles and self-driving technology during her tenure. The robotaxi business was supposed to be a key part of her goal to double revenue to $280 billion by 2030. With Cruise’s problems and a slowdown in EV sales growth, that target looks tougher to reach.

GM shares rose 1% to $44.77 at 9:42 a.m. in New York. The stock advanced 23% this year through Monday.

The robotaxi company has been working to earn the public’s confidence after one of its cars struck and dragged a pedestrian in San Francisco in October. Following the incident, California regulators alleged that Cruise initially withheld key footage and details of the incident, which ultimately resulted in the suspension of Cruise’s license in California.

After that, Cruise suspended all operations nationwide, took the resignation of founder and former CEO Kyle Vogt, dismissed nine top executives and laid off a quarter of its workforce. The company later hired a new chief safety officer.

Getting back on the road will be just the first move in a long road to recovery for Cruise. When the October incident occurred, Cruise was charging fares in San Francisco, Austin and Phoenix. The company was also gathering data in preparation to eventually launch across the US, with Atlanta, Seattle, Miami, and Raleigh, North Carolina, possibly following cities in Texas.

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Updated on: April 8, 2024 / 8:54 AM EDT / CBS News

The solar eclipse will be visible for millions of Americans on April 8, 2024, making many excited to see it — but how you watch it matters, since it can be dangerous for your eyes. 

A  solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking the sun's light . When the moon blocks some of the sun, it's a partial solar eclipse, but when moon lines up with the sun, blocking all of its light, a total solar eclipse occurs,  NASA explains . Either way, you need eye protection when viewing.

"The solar eclipse will be beautiful, so I hope that everyone experiences it — but they need to experience it in the right way," said Dr. Jason P. Brinton, an ophthalmologist and medical director at Brinton Vision in St. Louis.

Here's what to know to stay safe.

Why is looking at a solar eclipse dangerous?

Looking at the sun — even when it's partially covered like during an eclipse — can cause eye damage.

There is no safe dose of solar ultraviolet rays or infrared radiation, said  Dr. Yehia Hashad , an ophthalmologist, retinal specialist and the chief medical officer at eye health company Bausch + Lomb.

"A very small dose could cause harm to some people," he said. "That's why we say the partial eclipse could also be damaging. And that's why we protect our eyes with the partial as well as with the full sun."

Some say that during a total eclipse, it's safe to view the brief period time when the moon completely blocks the sun without eye protection. But experts warn against it. 

"Totality of the eclipse lasts only about 1 to 3 minutes based on geographic location, and bright sunlight suddenly can appear as the moon continues to move," notes an eclipse viewing guide published in JAMA , adding, "even a few seconds of viewing the sun during an eclipse" can temporarily or permanently damage your vision. 

Do I need special glasses for eclipse viewing?

Yes.  Eclipse glasses are needed to protect your eyes if you want to look at the eclipse.

Regular sunglasses aren't protective enough for eclipse viewing — even if you stack more than one. 

"There's no amount of sunglasses that people can put on that will make up for the filtering that the ISO standard filters and the eclipse glasses provide," Brinton said.

You also shouldn't look at the eclipse through a camera lens, phone, binoculars or telescope, according to NASA, even while wearing eclipse glasses. The solar rays can burn through the lens and cause serious eye injury.

Eclipse glasses must comply with the  ISO 12312-2 international safety standard , according to NASA, and should have an "ISO" label printed on them to show they comply. The American Astronomical Society  has a list  of approved solar viewers.

Can't find these, or they're sold out near you? You can also  make homemade viewers ,   which allow you to observe the eclipse indirectly — just don't accidentally look at the sun while using one.

How to keep kids safe during the solar eclipse

Since this eclipse is expected to occur around the time of dismissal for many schools across the country, it may be tempting for students to view it without the proper safety precautions while getting to and from their buses. That's why some school districts are  canceling classes early so kids can enjoy the event safely with their families.

Dr. Avnish Deobhakta, vitreoretinal surgeon at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai, said parents should also be careful because it can be difficult for children to listen or keep solar eclipse glasses on. 

"You want to actually, in my opinion, kind of avoid them even looking at the eclipse, if possible," he said. "Never look directly at the sun, always wear the right eclipse sunglasses if you are going to look at the sun and make sure that those are coming from a reliable source."

Brinton recommends everyone starts their eclipse "viewing" early, by looking at professional photos and videos of an eclipse online or visiting a local planetarium. 

That way, you "have an idea of what to expect," he said. 

He also recommends the foundation  Prevent Blindness , which has resources for families about eclipse safety.

What happens if you look at a solar eclipse without eclipse glasses?

While your eyes likely won't hurt in the moment if you look at the eclipse without protection, due to lowered brightness and where damage occurs in the eye, beware: The rays can still cause damage .

The harm may not be apparent immediately. Sometimes trouble starts to appear one to a few days following the event. It could affect just one or both eyes.

And while some will regain normal visual function, sometimes the damage is permanent. 

"Often there will be some recovery of the vision in the first few months after it, but sometimes there is no recovery and sometimes there's a degree to which it is permanent," Brinton said. 

How long do you have to look at the eclipse to damage your eyes?

Any amount of time looking at the eclipse without protection is too long, experts say. 

"If someone briefly looks at the eclipse, if it's extremely brief, in some cases there won't be damage. But damage can happen even within a fraction of a second in some cases," Brinton said. He said he's had patients who have suffered from solar retinopathy, the official name for the condition.

Deobhakta treated a patient who watched the 2017 solar eclipse for 20 seconds without proper eye protection. She now has permanent damage in the shape of a crescent that interferes with her vision. 

"The crescent that is burned into the retina, the patient sees as black in her visual field," he said. "The visual deficit that she has will never go away."

How to know if you've damaged your eyes from looking at the eclipse

Signs and symptoms of eye damage following an eclipse viewing include headaches, blurred vision, dark spots, changes to how you see color, lines and shapes. 

Unfortunately, there isn't a treatment for solar retinopathy.

"Seeing an eye care professional to solidify the diagnosis and for education I think is reasonable," Brinton said, but added, "right now there is nothing that we do for this. Just wait and give it time and the body does tend to heal up a measure of it."

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking and trending news for CBS News' HealthWatch.

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