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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 … Continued