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March 3, 2020In this issue: DIY writing groups, workshop with business alumnus Mark Burns, and more.
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Tips for Grads: DIY Writing Groups
Writing is an activity that takes time - you brainstorm, outline, plan, prepare, write, and you need to carve out time to revise! This process can be daunting, which often leads to procrastination, leaving you scrambling at the last minute to complete assignments and meet deadlines. One way to motivate yourself and hold yourself accountable to your writing goals is to participate in a writing group.
When deciding how to structure your writing group, you can choose from formal or informal, digital or in-person, large or small, and feedback- or writing-focused. You will also need other members to join your writing group. Consider looking for peers in your department, students in different disciplines, and/or students at different institutions.
Create a group that works for you, and get writing! Check out some of these resources:
- Create your own writing group:
- Join a group that is already established in your department or at the Writing Center:
- Find remote writing groups and accountability:
GradConnections Weekly is looking for fresh perspectives on the graduate student experience.
If you have advice, counsel, or tips for UW grad students, you’re invited to write a guest column for “Tips for Grads.”
If you’re interested, check out our infographic for details and email gspd@grad.wisc.edu to let us know.
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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
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Members of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue will join us for a webinar exploring the how-to’s of filing Wisconsin state income taxes, including information specific to residents, nonresidents, part-year residents, fellows, and tax deductions specific to graduate students. The webinar will run for one hour with an hour at the end for one-on-one questions via chat. This event is hosted by the Graduate School’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Funding in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
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|  | Mark Burns,
founder of Punch Up Creative of Chicago and alumnus of the Wisconsin School of Business
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For those in graduate school and highly specialized careers, effectively communicating your ideas and what you do can be difficult. Whether your audience is one person or many, and whether you are communicating in a professional situation or with friends and family, storytelling skills can bring your information to life and better engage your listeners. In this workshop, facilitators Mark Burns (pictured) and Piero Procaccini will help you construct your desired narrative and improve your presentation skills in both formal and informal situations. Through engaging activities, you will learn how to broadly introduce your topic, narrow in on the key message, adjust your message to different types of audiences, and navigate the unexpected with confidence. Refreshments will be provided, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.
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Whether you're presenting your research, publishing an article, or creating a poster or infographic, utilizing principles of effective design can make a huge difference between a visually stunning chart or graph and a mediocre data visualization. DesignLab's Mandy Morrow will discuss the Conceptual, Aesthetic, and Technical (CAT) aspects of how to effectively visualize data for your audience. Explore what not to do, and leave with strategies for translating numbers into images. Lunch will be provided, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Are you sick of working all the time without making progress on your writing projects? Are you tired of your deadline-driven, binge-and-bust writing routine? Do you wish you could develop a healthy, consistent, daily writing routine that would allow you to meet your department’s expectations for tenure and promotion? In this webinar you'll learn: the three biggest myths about writing that hobble new faculty productivity; the surprising difference between struggling new faculty members and those who are designated as "rising stars"; the 30-minute strategy that will increase your writing productivity AND decrease your stress, anxiety and guilt. To sign up, first activate your National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity account through the UW–Madison institutional membership.
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Special Events & Symposia
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Cool Science Image Contest
Entries due Sunday, March 15
Send in your cool science images and videos that depict an object or phenomenon from any discipline, produced by any method.
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Apply to Graduate Deadline
The deadline to Apply to Graduate in the MyUW Student Center to have your name included in the printed program is Friday, April 3. Commencement for Doctoral, MFA, and Medical Professional degree candidates will be held on Friday, May 8 in the Kohl Center. Graduates need to be seated by 5:10 p.m. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately two hours. Commencement for all Undergraduate, Law, and Master’s degree candidates will be held on Saturday, May 9 at Camp Randall Stadium. Graduates need to be seated by 11:20 a.m. The ceremony will begin at noon and last approximately 90 minutes. Learn more about this year’s Commencement Keynote Speaker, James Patterson.
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Mental Health Resources for Grad StudentsAccording to the 2016 UW–Madison Healthy Minds Study, 94% of UW–Madison students do not think any less of a peer who seeks mental health care, and 90% of students who used mental health care found it helpful.
- SilverCloud. This online, self-guided resource provides treatment options 24 hours a day through evidence-based modules on anxiety, depression, body image, and stress. SilverCloud is designed to help students manage day-to-day stresses and improve resilience.
- Let’s Talk. Drop in for a free, informal, and confidential consultation about any topic at locations across campus. Common concerns include stress, sadness, relationships, academic performance, financial struggles, and family problems.
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The Dean of Students Office provides resources to students struggling with a variety of issues, and can be your go-to spot for assistance as a graduate student. To contact the Graduate and Professional Student Assistance Specialist Elaine Goetz-Berman directly, email egoetz2@wisc.edu.
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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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Entrants develop and submit a detailed proposal for an arts event, exhibition, series, commercial venture, or other artistic project. Proposals should demonstrate creativity, innovation, added value to the arts, and potential for success. Entries may be from individuals or from teams of up to three. The lead team member must be a full-time UW–Madison student. All proposals are evaluated in a preliminary online round by a panel of judges. Three student proposals will be invited to participate in the final round. Finalists will be judged on both a written plan and an oral presentation. The top three proposals receive funding of $2,000, $1,000, and $500 in support of their projects. Awards may impact financial aid distribution. Funding for the Arts Business Competition is provided by the Anonymous Fund.
Ten scholarships of $15,000 are available to doctoral and postdoctoral researchers at universities around the world who are carrying out research in one of this year’s selected fields: cultural preservation and revival, gender equality, or artificial intelligence. High-achieving doctoral and postdoctoral students whose research relates to the fields chosen for this year are invited to apply.
This Mellon Public Humanities Fellowship is for one position at the nonprofit Kids Forward. Kids Forward is seeking a doctoral student interested in food systems, early child care and education, and racial equity. This fellowship for the 2020-2021 academic year provides graduate students with professional experience outside of academia. The fellowships aim not only to provide graduate students with the opportunity to explore diverse career paths, but also to cultivate a practice of public humanities within their academic work.
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