Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement
onlineDraft a peer-reviewed teaching philosophy statement that reflects your teaching beliefs and experiences in this two-part workshop. Cap: 50. Two sessions: Sept 13 and 27 REGISTER
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Preparing for the Academic Job Market – Workshop Series (online)
onlineThis workshop series will provide participants with strategies for effective academic job searches and generating effective application materials. The sessions will include opportunities for self-reflection, analysis of example application materials, and opportunities to create/improve one's own applications. Participation will include … Read more
How PhDs are Building Careers in Science Start-ups
onlineDiscussion with Dr Yussuf Uddin, Head of Talent, KdT Ventures. With some of the most dynamic and innovative science work being done inside start-up ventures, what opportunities exist for PhDs? And how might they prepare for and build a career … Read more
Strengths 101 (in-person)
Graduate Student Center 211A West Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThis session will allow graduate students to be able to explore their top 5 StrengthsQuest strengths. Attendees will explore how they can operate from an anti-deficit perspective in order to help them preserve through their time at UNC and beyond. … Read more
Preparing for the Academic Job Market – Workshop Series (online)
onlineThis workshop series will provide participants with strategies for effective academic job searches and generating effective application materials. The sessions will include opportunities for self-reflection, analysis of example application materials, and opportunities to create/improve one's own applications. Participation will include … Read more
Finding Funding for Graduate Students in Humanities and Social Sciences (virtual)
onlineThe Graduate Funding Information Center will be conducting a workshop on identifying funding resources for graduate research and study. Students will learn about resources available through UNC, including how to use the SPIN, Strive, ProFellow, and Mendeley funding databases. The … Read more
Three Minute Thesis Information Session (virtual)
onlineThis session will highlight the requirements necessary to create an effective presentation for the Three Minute Thesis competition. The session will also involve review of a sample 3MT presentations using the official judging rubric as well as allow participants an … Read more
Professional Communication Skills Boot Camp (in-person)
Graduate Student Center 211A West Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThe Communications Boot Camp is intended to increase students’ confidence communicating to broader audiences and practice developing persuasive skills that will create effective messaging and relay the importance of one’s research. The Boot Camp takes a development approach and is … Read more
Finding Funding for Graduate Students in STEM and Health Sciences (virtual)
onlineThe Graduate Funding Information Center will be conducting a workshop on identifying funding resources for graduate research and study. Students will learn about resources available through UNC, including how to use the SPIN, Strive, ProFellow, and Mendeley funding databases. The … Read more
An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching
onlineLearn about STEM teaching through online video modules and discussion boards in this 8-week, self-paced Massive Open Online Course developed by CIRTL Network faculty. Course takes place from Monday, September 26 through Sunday, November 20. REGISTER
Supporting Neurodivergent Students
onlineLearn about common forms of neurodiversity, the obstacles that neurodiverse students might encounter in academia, and teaching strategies to overcome those obstacles in this one-session workshop. REGISTER
Gaming and Career Paths: A Discussion with Dr. Jon Tam
onlineWith Dr Jon Tam, Career Coach, UX Research Manager at Warner Bros. Dr. Jon Tam has developed a successful career coaching business (with a core focus on PhDs) and works as a UX Research Manager in the fast-paced gaming sector. … Read more