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

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 … 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

PhDs in the sciences and humanities are in high-demand from the world’s leading consultancies as well as new and innovative start-ups. But navigating the transition from academic work can be challenging.  Nick Edwards completed his PhD in Neuroscience at Brown University … 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

Hear graduate students and postdocs from across the CIRTL Network share the results of their Teaching-as-Research (TAR) projects in this online presentation session. TAR projects investigate questions about teaching and learning, including assessing the effectiveness of specific learning activities and … Continued

This session is part of the series “How CIRTL has Impacted my Career: Hearing from CIRTL Alumni”. Join us to hear CIRTL alumni reflect on how they came into these positions: what made them pursue this career path; its benefits, … Continued

This session is part of the series “Be Your Own Driver: Imagining Post-PhD Career Versatility”. This series supports graduate students and postdoctoral researchers at all levels to articulate and build upon professional skills acquired within and outside of academic experiences. … Continued