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What can I do with my PhD?

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PhDs can and do find fulfilling work in a wide array of careers, both inside and outside the academy. But how do YOU figure out which career path is right for you? Join Beyond the Professoriate to learn how to … Read more

Communicating your research to the public (in-person)

The Graduate Student Center 211A West Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

You know your research really, really well--but do you know it well enough to explain it in a clear and compelling manner to the broader public? Whether you’re giving a presentation to a lay audience, delivering a job talk, interviewing … Read more

Intro to the Future of Work (in person)

Innovate Carolina Junction 136 East Rosemary, Street Suite 100, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Faced with unknowns and quickly shifting scenarios, you’re probably left to wonder “how do we prepare our organizations, students and employees for what’s next?” Join Innovate Carolina for interactive presentations and networking sessions at The Junction, where industry and university … Read more

Headshots for Heels

The Graduate Student Center 211A West Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Back by popular demand! Join us for a free headshot and networking event hosted by The Graduate School—CareerWell Professional Development. Come dressed to impress, network with your fellow Heels, and enjoy some light refreshments. Bring your CV or cover letter … Read more

Preparing for the Academic Job Market (online series)

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This 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 to manage your overwhelm as a doctoral student or postdoc

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Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. So many doctoral students and postdocs struggle to maintain a work/life balance. Teaching! Research! Publishing! Conferences! Job Searching! Sometimes (many times?) we deprioritize our personal life, which takes a toll on our mental health. This … Read more

UNC altmetric training

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The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and University Libraries are co-sponsoring trainings for two resources that help researchers track the impact of their work, seek collaborative opportunities and understand funding trends. Altmetric can be used to track mentions … Read more

TAR Express: A Teaching-as-Research Very Short Course

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Explore how you can create, test out, and assess a new approach to your teaching in this short course designed to walk participants through the basis of CIRTL’s “Teaching-as-Research” concept. Through Teaching-as-Research (TAR), future faculty can apply their scientific research … Read more

Preparing for Research Success: Data Management

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After this workshop, participants will be able to: Describe what data management is and why it's important, including relevant funding agency policies for managing/sharing research data. List some strategies and tools for managing data, both for personal and research purposes. … Read more