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May 19, 2020In this issue: NIH Fellowship session with Dean Karpus, planning for a safe return to campus, and more.
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Tips for Grads: Summer Career Development Series
It is no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has devastated nearly every sector of the global economy. The outlook may seem bleak with job offers being rescinded and the U.S. unemployment rate approaching its highest levels since the peak of the Great Depression. However, demand for highly skilled workers will likely be among the first to rebound, and as graduate students you are already developing the skills you will need to succeed in a post-coronavirus labor market.
While the future of the job market is uncertain, investing in your professional development is more important than ever. This summer, we will dedicate our bi-weekly Tips for Grads column to relevant career development topics that will help you prepare for career success after graduation. Some topics include:
- Job searching in the time of COVID-19
- Cleaning up your digital footprint
- Preparing your application materials
- Identifying and communicating transferable skills
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 EventsAll event times and deadlines are listed in Central Daylight Time (CDT).
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Graduate School Dean, William J. Karpus, and Grants Administrator, Jenny Dahlberg, will host a session on preparing a strong NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Fellowship (F award) application. The first portion will focus on the mechanics of the applications (sections, submission logistics, budget, etc). Then, Dean Karpus will share his experience as a member of study sections for the awards. Note: only US Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible for NRSA awards. Register in advance to receive a link to the online session.
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- Photoshop 1
- Illustrator 1
- InDesign
- Excel 2: Data Visualization
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Special Events & Symposia
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UW carefully planning for safe return to campus
In a blog post on planning for a safe return to campus, Chancellor Rebecca Blank looks ahead to how the university will be operating this fall to ensure students receive a full educational program while maintaining the safety of the campus community. The next academic year is likely to have elements of virtual delivery of instruction, coupled with other changes to promote community health and safety. The university plans to make a final decision on how many in-person classes can run no later than the end of July, and will continue to provide updates with as much information as possible throughout the summer months.
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Group addresses managing ADHD in college
Student Assessment Services (SAS) will be offering a 9-week group intervention designed to address the core symptoms of ADHD, including habit change, goal setting, organizational systems, and self-accountability. The group will meet weekly on a virtual platform on Thursdays from June 4 - July 30. For more information or to enroll, please complete this survey.
Summer support groups offered by tele-group
University Health Services (UHS) summer group counseling is available for students residing in Wisconsin who are eligible for UHS summer services (to be eligible, students must be either enrolled in summer credit, have SHIP insurance, or pay the summer health fee). Groups will be offered by tele-health. The first step to join a tele-group is through an Access phone consultation. For graduate students specifically, UHS will offer a dissertator's group, a graduate student's group, and a graduate women’s group. Find the full group schedule on the UHS website.
UHS remote health services
Many medical, counseling, and wellness services are available by phone and accessible online. Visit uhs.wisc.edu/remotehealth for UHS services and resources that are available remotely, including SilverCloud, You@Wisc, videos, workshops, identity-specific resources, and ways to cope with COVID-19.
Mental Health Resources for Grad StudentsAccording to the 2019 Healthy Minds Survey, 93% of UW–Madison graduate students do not think any less of a peer who seeks mental health care, and 89% of UW–Madison graduate students who used mental health care found it helpful.
- Crisis Text Line is helpful for panic attacks and other emotionally intense moments. Text HOME to 741741; a bot will provide you with their terms of service and put you on a waitlist to text with a real person. Wait times may be long due to current anxiety/panic about COVID-19.
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline: Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the U.S. and its territories.
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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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The University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute (WRI) in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) seeks postdoctoral and post-master’s candidates interested in tackling science and policy challenges related to hydrology and stream flow in Wisconsin. Together, these programs will fund a Wisconsin Water Resources Science-Policy Fellowship in hydrology and fisheries. This fellowship will provide a unique educational and career opportunity for recent graduates who are interested both in aquatic resources and in the policy decisions affecting those resources in Wisconsin.
The UW–Madison Health Disparities Research Scholars Postdoctoral T32 Training Program is accepting applications for one postdoctoral trainee position available on Sept 1. This program supports the training and mentoring of scholars from diverse fields to become interdisciplinary researchers with a focus on health among minority populations, particularly maternal/child, adolescent, and family health.
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