WHAT IS DISSERTATION BOOT CAMP? Boot camp is a week-long opportunity for students currently writing dissertations to set writing goals, practice disciplined writing habits, learn new strategies, and connect with other dissertation writers. CONSIDER REGISTERING IF YOU ARE... •Actively engaged … Read more
It’s the time of year in the academic job market cycle when on-campus interviews are taking place. Maybe you’re waiting to hear back after having completed some screening interviews. Or maybe you’ve already booked your on-campus interview dates, and you’re … Read more
WHAT IS DISSERTATION BOOT CAMP? Boot camp is a week-long opportunity for students currently writing dissertations to set writing goals, practice disciplined writing habits, learn new strategies, and connect with other dissertation writers. CONSIDER REGISTERING IF YOU ARE... •Actively engaged … Read more
You started your master’s degree hoping it would open doors and advance your career. But so far applying to jobs has felt like a big “unknown,” and your job search isn’t moving forward as quickly as you’d like. You’ve submitted … Read more
This workshop will unmask approaches and tools that graduate students can implement immediately to help overcome the unique challenges they face, throughout their graduate education. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to develop a growth mindset, reduce ANTs, minimize imposter fears, … Read more
WHAT IS DISSERTATION BOOT CAMP? Boot camp is a week-long opportunity for students currently writing dissertations to set writing goals, practice disciplined writing habits, learn new strategies, and connect with other dissertation writers. CONSIDER REGISTERING IF YOU ARE... •Actively engaged … Read more
This two-part workshop is for anyone who needs to explain a concept or skill to students in any instructional role: an instructor, a guest lecturer, as a teaching assistant or tutor holding office hours. The main deliverable of the workshop … Read more
This session will feature panelists in academia who regularly present their work publicly and to audiences outside their disciplines. The session will cover: Aligning your research values with a public presence and understanding the scope and limits of academic freedom … Read more
Serving as a graduate TA takes on many forms, can relate to disciplinary differences and faculty approaches, and has many layers. Yet it can be a productive opportunity for your professional development. By participating in this workshop, you will learn … Read more
Participants will learn tangible strategies to increase student engagement and their achievement of learning outcomes. These student-centered strategies promote inclusion and participation of all students. Pitfalls with implementing active learning techniques and approaches to overcome these challenges will also be … Read more
As a grad student or postdoc, you might be wondering what you can do with your Ph.D. Where can you apply your skills and experience outside of academia in a meaningful and rewarding way? And how can you communicate your … Read more
This panel session will cover important media training skills including: How to work with journalists; How to offer compelling quotes and observations for media stories; How to work with university communications teams and staff; When to say "no" and turn … Read more
