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Why you can’t convert your CV to a resume

March 20, 2023

PhDs and Postdocs often approach resume writing as a self-reflective exercise, simply translating their academic accomplishments from a CV into a two-page resume. But this is the wrong approach. A resume is actually a persuasive document designed to convince a … Continued

Summer Institute on College Teaching

March 7, 2023

The Summer Institute is a week-long professional development opportunity for faculty, post-docs, and grad students who are interested in using (or learning  how to use) active learning techniques in their classrooms. The Summer Institute is an initiative of the National … Continued

New NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Requirements

February 28, 2023

This session will cover the scope and requirements of NIH’s new Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy that went into effect January 25, 2023. Supplementary NIH guidance on the DMS plans required in proposals, data repository selection, and allowable costs … Continued

CFE Faculty Showcase on Teaching

February 28, 2023

We are pleased to announce the program for the CFE Faculty Showcase on Teaching, being offered remotely on Thursday, March 23 and in-person at the Carolina Club on Friday, March 24. This year’s event will include: Concurrent sessions featuring more than … Continued

Navigating Your Role as a New TA

January 23, 2023

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 … Continued

What can I do with my Ph.D.?

January 20, 2023

How can Ph.D.s build meaningful and impactful careers after their degree or postdoc? Now more than ever, Ph.D.s work in a variety of career fields, leveraging their education and training wherever smart people are needed. But how exactly do Ph.D.s … Continued

Graduate Career Consortium Virtual Career Expo

January 10, 2023

The Virtual Career Expo (VCE) is a one-day online career fair/networking event for PhD and Master’s students, postdocs, and alumni that offers the opportunity to connect with employers representing a range of career fields. They are all seeking advanced-degree candidates. … Continued

The Responsive Public Intellectual

January 4, 2023

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 … Continued

The Proactive Public Intellectual

January 4, 2023

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 … Continued