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Tips for Grads: Career Development
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Fall semester begins in just one month. Before the demands of coursework, grading, writing, and your personal life consume your calendar, it’s a good idea to plan ahead to get the most out of your semester. Think about what skills you want to develop, and make time in your calendar now to take advantage of the numerous professional development workshops, special events, and other resources available to UW-Madison graduate students. - Unsure of where to start? The workshop “Time Management for Graduate Students” is a great way to kick of the semester, with tips and techniques for staying on track.
- The Graduate School provides an excellent resource, “What To Do and When,” to highlight what you should consider doing at every stage of your graduate career.
- An Individual Development Plan is a great tool for planning your career development. Delta and the Graduate School also present an IDP workshop during the semester.
- Read GradConnections Weekly every Tuesday to explore upcoming events, as well as funding opportunities. Make frequent use of the UW Events Calendar and the Graduate School Events Calendar.
- Visit DiscoverPD to assess the skills you want to build and find a variety of resources to work towards your goals. Resources may be online tools, workshops, readings, or others.
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DiscoverPD is an innovative tool for UW-Madison graduate students to advance their academic and professional goals. Review the nine facets of professional development, complete a self-assessment, and get a customized report and recommendations.
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Upcoming Professional Development Events
No upcoming events.
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Getting Started with Canvas
Wednesday, August 16 | 9:00 - 10:30 am
Room 150, Animal Science Building | Career Development | Managing Projects and People
Getting Started with Canvas
Thursday, August 17 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Room 346, Teacher Education Building | Career Development | Managing Projects and People
Getting Started with Canvas
Friday, August 18 | 10:30 - 12:30 pm
Room 1190, Gymnasium - Natatorium | Career Development | Managing Projects and People
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Excel 2: Functions
Tuesday, August 8 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm
B1144A DeLuca Biochemistry Building | Managing Projects and People
Excel 2: Analysis
Wednesday, August 9 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
B1144A DeLuca Biochemistry Building | Managing Projects and People
Premier Pro
Thursday, August 10 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
B1144A DeLuca Biochemistry Building | Disciplinary Expertise and Interdisciplinary Connections
Excel 3: Macros and VBA
Monday, August 14 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm
B1144A DeLuca Biochemistry Building | Managing Projects and People
Photoshop 1
Wednesday, August 16 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
B1144A DeLuca Biochemistry Building | Disciplinary Expertise and Interdisciplinary Connections
Illustrator 1
Thursday, August 17 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
B1144A DeLuca Biochemistry Building | Disciplinary Expertise and Interdisciplinary Connections
Python
Wednesday, August 23 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm
B1144A DeLuca Biochemistry Building | Managing Projects and People
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Student Research Travel Grants Competition (SRGC) now open
Are you a dissertator or final year MFA, planning ahead for professional development opportunities for the summer, fall or spring semesters? Effective July 1st, if you have already been accepted to present at a conference, or if you are planning to apply, consider applying for Conference Presentation Funds to help defray the costs of conference travel. Need funding support for important research travel plans? The Student Research Travel Grants provides eligible UW-Madison graduate students with funds for domestic or international travel related to conducting research in support of their dissertation, thesis, or final project. Due to limited funds, only dissertators and final year MFA’s are eligible to apply for award travels funds. Applicants can receive award travel support only one time per award year. For application information, visit the SRGC website. Registration open for the Graduate School Degree Dash
Get your semester off to a fast start! Join fellow graduate students, faculty and staff for the 2nd Annual Degree Dash hosted by the Graduate School at UW-Madison. Set your goal for 5.7 miles for the Doctoral Derby (no, you don’t have to be in a Ph.D. program to participate), or for 1.75 miles for the Master's Mile (for those who need to “graduate” early). Race distances are based on average time-to-degree. You will meet fellow students, faculty and staff, tour campus, come away with a t-shirt or water bottle, and gather information that will help you to start your semester off quickly. And the best part is, whether you come in first or last place, you’ll get a diploma at the finish line. All are encouraged to participate in this event – new and current graduate students, faculty, staff and family members. Teams are encouraged and eligible to win prizes.
Graduate School Wins Grant to Study Ph.D. Career Outcomes
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School has been selected to participate in a multi-institutional project aimed at studying Ph.D. career pathways. Understanding Ph.D. Career Pathways for Program Improvement is led by the Council of Graduate Schools and funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the National Science Foundation. The study, aimed primarily at program improvement, will examine relationships between doctoral training programs, professional development activities, and career outcomes. All 102 of our Ph.D. programs will be included in the study, across the arts, humanities, social, biological, and physical sciences. Watch for project updates in GradConnections and at grad.wisc.edu/careerpathways.
Sixth Annual FASEB BioArt Competition now open
The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) aims to share the beauty and excitement of biological research with the public. The BioArt competition celebrates the artistic side of science through visually compelling images and video. Individuals and research teams that either receive U.S. federal funding or include at least one member of a FASEB society are invited to submit their pieces by August 21, 2017. For more information, visit the BioArt website or email the BioArt team at BioArt@faseb.org.
Become a WARF Ambassador!
WARF is seeking graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to serve as Ambassadors for the 2017-18 academic year. WARF Ambassadors help enhance the vital connection between research and tech transfer by increasing WARF's visibility on campus. They spend up to 10 hours per month enhancing WARF's engagement with campus researchers through departmental seminars, informal contacts and more. The deadline for applications in August 18. For more information about the program and a link to their application, visit the WARF website.
Child Care Tuition Assistant Program (CCTAP)
The UW's Office of Child Care and Family Resources is currently accepting applications for Fall Child Care Tuition Assistance Program. This program provides financial assistance to income-eligible UW-Madison student parents for their child care expenses. You are encouraged to apply early, since funds are limited and applications are approved on a first come, first served basis.
Life Science Award in 3D Printing
The 2017 Life Science Award in 3D Printing will be presented to an advanced student from a U.S., Canadian or European university working on transformative advances in 3D printing in life science, including biomedical, electronic and energy applications. Graduate students who have completed or are expected to complete their program between 2016 and 2018 are invited to apply. Finalists will be invited to present their research to company leadership on October 18, 2017. The winner of the award will receive $10,000 and each of the finalists who present their work at the event will be awarded $1,500. Application deadline is Friday, August 11, 2017.
WISCIENCE Service Fellows Program
The Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement (WISCIENCE) is launching a new professional development opportunity for graduate students and postdocs interested in incorporating service and community engagement into their work as scientists and educators. This two-semester program is a unique opportunity to develop and teach materials in Exploring Service in Science, a first-year seminar that introduces science students to the world of public service. In Fall 2017, Service Fellows will explore the literature and best practices in community-based learning, and learn how to facilitate a discussion-based seminar, work with first-year students, and foster community relationships. In Spring 2018, Fellows will put all these skills into action as they teach in a section of Exploring Service. Preference will be given to those whose field of study is connected to the sciences and who have teaching or TA experience. If interested, contact Jessica TeSlaa at jessica.teslaa@wisc.edu by Monday, August 21, 2017.
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Please note: Some graduate students may be ineligible to hold graduate assistantship appointments. Be sure to check with your graduate program coordinator about your eligibility before applying.
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The goal of the Informatics program is to promote development and use of novel informatics in an integrative approach toward understanding normal processes of human biology and disease processes. Informatics awards support career development of scientists engaged in research that significantly integrates state-of-the-art information technology developed with advanced biological, chemical, and pharmacological sciences in the following areas: genetics proteomics; molecular systems biology; medical (human) pathways and networks; pharmaco-integrative biology; population modeling and simulation; novel approaches to the analysis of big data; genomics molecular epidemiology; functional; structural; toxico; pharmaco; and comparative.
The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award recognizes graduate students who show exemplary promise as future leaders of higher education; who demonstrate a commitment to developing academic and civic responsibility in themselves and others; and whose work reflects a strong emphasis on teaching and learning. All doctoral level graduate students who are planning a career in higher education are eligible, regardless of academic department. Graduate students in fields where the Master's degree is the terminal degree, such as the MFA in art, are also eligible. (Nominees must hold student status in January 2018.)
Virginia Tech is now accepting applications for their annual Future Faculty Development Program, an intensive two-day program for doctoral candidates and post-doctoral scholars traditionally underrepresented in their fields who are interested in entering academic careers in the next year. In January 2018, they plan to bring a cohort of approximately 15 to the Virginia Tech main campus in Blacksburg, VA for this all-expense paid workshop that includes interaction with host departments, workshops such as negotiating job offers and adjusting to life as a new faculty member, and plenty of opportunities to network with faculty in research areas of interest to the participants. For more information, visit their website.
The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is a prestigious, nationally competitive fellowship offered by the National Science Foundation. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowships are awarded to individuals pursuing research-based studies in STEM fields and who are in the early stages of their graduate study. Professor Benjamin Marquez, a reviewer for the NSF GRFP competition, will facilitate an information session on August 22, 2017. Follow this link for event details and registration information.
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