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October 5, 2021In this issue: Advice from UW–Madison's 2021 3MT champion, approaches for navigating conflict, and more.
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Tips for Grads: Why participate in the 3MT® Competition?
Two years ago, I attended the Writing Center’s Three Minute Thesis® Competition (3MT) workshop. It was pre-pandemic, we were huddled into groups while we practiced talking about our research. There were a lot of embarrassed smiles and laughter as we faltered while talking and realized this was way more difficult than it sounded. To talk about your research in three minutes? And make it fun? A year later, I participated in the UW–Madison 3MT® competition and won. It was an enjoyable journey and I gained many insights on why you should participate in this competition.
- Practice: The competition is a great reflection exercise. As you advance in your graduate journey, you’re going to think about your research in different ways. You are also going to have conversations about why it matters and why people should care about your research. This can happen anywhere - with your advisor, at a conference or even when submitting a grant. I remember honing my talk over and over as I got feedback from peers, friends, and family. Along the way, I realized I was getting valuable feedback that I could use to think about the future of my research and why it matters, and how to work towards that goal.
- CV Boost: Whether you want to stay in academia or move to another industry, a lot of recruiters love to see your teaching/public speaking skills in action. Participating in this competition, whether you end up as a semi-finalist, finalist or win one of the awards, will put your skills in the spotlight and show first-hand how you deliver high quality presentations.
- Effective Networking: Not only did I meet with fellow students on campus and connected with them after watching their presentations, I also got to sit with my classmates and colleagues to talk about my research. This created a positive buzz in my class and the department. People will learn about you and about your research and it helps to create a lovely sense of camaraderie.
I encourage you to consider participating in the 3MT® competition as a professional development experience, one where you are in charge of your own personal and professional growth. One mantra that I hold close to my heart is to “say yes to learning opportunities.” You’ll be surprised what they lead to, and the people you’ll meet along the way.
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If you have advice, counsel, or tips for UW grad students, you’re invited to write a guest column for Tips for Grads.
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DiscoverPD is an innovative tool for UW–Madison graduate students to advance their academic and professional goals. Review the eight 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 Time.
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You’ve spent the last several years succeeding in academia, but now you’re ready to do something else! But how do you explain your academic career and its connection to your job beyond the professoriate? In this webinar, L. Maren Wood, PhD (Founder of Beyond the Professoriate) will help you craft a compelling career transition story that you can use on your LinkedIn profile, when networking, in cover letters, and in job interviews.
Give and receive feedback with other fellowship applicants and Writing Center staff on the personal statement portion of the fellowship application using Google Docs.
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Do you have trouble starting difficult conversations? Does disagreement make you uncomfortable? Whether in a personal, professional, or academic context, navigating interpersonal differences is an essential skill for all graduate students. In this workshop, Dr. Shalini Nag will guide your exploration of the differences between disagreement and conflict, positive vs. negative conflict, and communication styles. In addition, Dr. Nag will share approaches and conversational tools so you can navigate interpersonal differences with confidence. In addition, registered participants will have the opportunity to anonymously submit their own experiences and examples of conflict or difficult conversations to practice on during the workshop.
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Do you need to have a breakthrough in your writing and research productivity? Do you promise yourself every term that you're going to be highly productive, but end up falling short year after year? If so, join us for one of our most popular webinars where you will learn: How to avoid the biggest mistakes academic writers make during the academic term, how to maximize your research and writing productivity, how to combat professional isolation and create a supportive writing community.
Are you reading job advertisements and feeling overwhelmed by all the things you DON’T know? We get it. Starting a new career can mean starting over, learning new tools and developing new skills. The good news is that you love learning and you know how to research solutions to a problem! In this webinar, L. Maren Wood, PhD (Founder of Beyond the Professoriate) will provide you with tips and strategies for overcoming feeling like an imposter as you explore new career fields and begin applying for jobs outside of academia.
In this webinar, Dr. Mohan J. Dutta will draw on his experiences serving on the Publications Committee of the International Communication Association, Editorial Boards of Journals such as Communication Theory and Journal of Communication, and Editorship of the Journal of Applied Communication Research to discuss an editorial pedagogy for dismantling disciplinary whiteness. The webinar will specifically foreground strategies for decolonizing journal spaces, attending to the challenges to decolonization and the ongoing work of sustaining transformative spaces. It will wrap up with an invitation to imagining diverse imaginaries by centering radical habits of editorial stewardship.
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Delta Internship Info Session
Tuesday, Oct 12 | noon - 1 pm
Online
Learn what the Delta internship program entails and how you can apply evidence-based teaching skills to a real-world project.
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Libraries offer research support
The UW–Madison Libraries continue to offer exceptional research support services. Visit the Research Support page to learn more on how the Libraries can help you. Additionally, the Libraries encourage faculty to get to know their subject liaisons. These individuals can provide tailored research support in their respective subjects/disciplines and assist researchers and instructors in accessing and navigating the Libraries vast resources and services.
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- Excel 1
- Photoshop 2
- Python
- R
- R Workshop: Loops and Writing Functions
- Introduction to Web Scraping in R
- Stata Workshop: Loops and Macros
- Data Wrangling in Stata
- Creating Shiny Apps
- Data Wrangling in R
R Data Wrangling
Friday, Oct 8 | 10 am - noon
Online
Registration full; waitlist available
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Special Events & Symposia
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This three-semester professional development sequence for graduate students in STEM culminates in a mentored practicum with a campus, community, or governmental organization. Learn more at a virtual drop-in information session Tuesday, Oct 12 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.
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Public health guidelines for UW-Madison campus buses
After more than a year of reduced occupancy levels, campus is once again operating at full capacity- this includes campus buses. As we adjust to this “new normal”, it pays to remember riding the bus remains a safe way to travel. Madison Metro continues to require face masks for all riders and drivers and will adapt their service accordingly should public health guidance change
Route 80 campus buses arrive every 5-7 minutes. Many people try to catch the first bus following a class change, which typically means these buses are fuller. The next bus will often have more space. See the Metro Transit website for bus route details, including maps and schedules. Due to staffing shortages and limited vehicle availability, it is not currently possible to provide extra buses on campus.
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- Wednesday, Oct 6 | The Nick, Courts 1 & 2 | 8:30 am - noon, and 1 - 4:30 pm
- Thursday, Oct 7 | The Nick, Courts 1 & 2 | 8:30 am - noon, and 1 - 4:30 pm
- Friday, Oct 8 | The Nick, Courts 1 & 2 | 8:30 am - noon, and 1 - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday, Oct 12 | Gordon Dining & Event Center | 10 am - 3 pm
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Protect yourself and others from COVID-19
All students, employees, and visitors to campus are required to wear masks when inside campus buildings, unless working alone inside an office or lab with the door closed or while actively eating and drinking. Employees and students who have not shared proof of COVID-19 vaccination with UHS are required to test weekly on campus. University Health Services continues to offer free COVID-19 vaccines to all students and employees. For more information, see the COVID-19 Response FAQs.
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UHS services available remotelyUniversity Health Services is committed to supporting you. Many medical, counseling, and wellness services are available by phone and accessible online. Find out more on the UHS Remote Health and Connection webpage.
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.
- Let’s Talk. Sign up 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.
- YOU@WISC. This portal has tools and information to help you be well, with modules on stress management, self-care, social support, suicidal thoughts, mindfulness, academic wellness, and more.
- Healthy Minds Program app. Train your mind to be more focused, calm, and resilient through meditation with the Healthy Minds Program. This program is informed by research from the Center for Healthy Minds at UW–Madison and is free to use.
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| Graduate Student Support and Assistance
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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Are you passionate about science policy and communication, public policy, and advocacy? This microgrant program intended for early career researchers who want to design and execute nonpartisan civic engagement activities and elevate the importance of scientific research, technological innovation and public health. Programs should encourage dialogue between young scientists and local community and/or government leaders about the roles science and research play in issues important to their communities. Groups are also encouraged, but not required, to expand their efforts through partnerships with social science and communications students as part of the new Science Meets Science Microgrant Program.
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship provides full-time six to nine-month paid fellowships for recent college and graduate school alumni to work on international peace and security issues with one of more than two dozen participating public-interest organizations in Washington, DC. Fellows may explore a range of issues, including nuclear, biological, and chemical arms control and nonproliferation; conflict prevention and peacebuilding: conventional arms trade; environmental security; defense budget; diplomacy; and emerging technology threats. Applicants are required to have completed a baccalaureate degree by the time the fellowship commences; those with a graduate degree are also eligible to apply. Candidates must have an excellent academic record and a strong interest in issues of peace and security. Graduate study, a college major, course work, or substantial independent reading that reflects the substantive focus of the fellowship is also a plus. Prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy is highly desirable. It is preferred, but not required, that such activities be focused on peace and security issues. Fellows are paid at an annual rate of $42,000 ($3,500 per month), and receive basic health insurance compensation, mentoring, a small stipend for professional development purposes, and travel costs to DC to begin the fellowship
The Division of the Arts believes the arts are a vital resource. They are a means to express outrage against social and political injustices; to imagine and build more inclusive futures through community practice. The arts promote understanding, joy, and appreciation for the plural identities present in our communities. Students can use the arts to create change through action. The grant will facilitate student-led endeavors demonstrating strong intersections of art and activism. The new Artivism Student Action Program (ASAP) Fund will increase the financial capacity for students and student organizations to implement important events focused on the intersections of art and activism, cultural-enhancement, and programming. Projects should feature, center, benefit, and/or be led by people marginalized due to their racial, sexual, religious, cultural, and gender identities, physical abilities, socioeconomic status, or any other form of identity-based oppression.
Is your student org looking for funding? The Graduate School encourages graduate student organizations to apply for grants of up to $1,000 to be used toward professional development programming that directly benefits groups of graduate students. Involvement in organizations is a valuable leadership experience for graduate students, and the benefit multiplies through quality programming hosted by these groups. These experiences and programming fill a need in uniquely contributing to various aspects of professional development for graduate students. As such, the Graduate School Office of Professional Development seeks to enhance these opportunities by providing funds for professional development activities for graduate student organizations.
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