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October 8, 2019In this issue: Intellectual Property workshop, Bouchet Symposium, and more.
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Tips for Grads: Inquiry, Discovery, and CreationBy Kirby Livingston, PhD student
If you spend enough time in academia, you are bound to run into the concept of intellectual property (IP). Graduate students use and create intellectual property in many different contexts. This edition of Tips for Grads will serve as a brief introduction to IP resources for graduate students. If you want to know more, I recommend the new online Introduction to Intellectual Property micro-course. It’s an interactive overview of the topic that you can complete in less than two hours.Intellectual property refers to “creations of the mind: inventions; literary and artistic works; and symbols, names, and images used in commerce," per the World Intellectual Property Organization. If you think that you have created IP during your time as a graduate student, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the policies governing IP at UW–Madison.
UW–Madison generally does not claim copyright in the independent research or coursework generated by students. However, if you create content as part of your employment, the university may own the copyright – but there are exceptions. Read Lesson 3 in the online IP micro-course to find out more.
There are also IP experts across campus who can offer individualized help to graduate students. They’re available to discuss copyright, fair use, patents, trademarks, and invention disclosure.
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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Communicating your research to a non-specialist audience is an essential career skill, whether you’re preparing for job interviews, networking at a conference, or just trying to explain to family and friends what you do with your time. This workshop, sponsored by the Writing Center and the Graduate School Office of Professional Development, will help graduate students from all disciplines to prepare an accessible, intriguing three-minute talk about their research. If you’re interested in learning how to craft a concise, general explanation of your research, or if you plan to participate in the 3MT® Three-Minute Thesis competition, this workshop is for you. After the workshop, stick around for dinner and an additional workshop hosted by the Multicultural Graduate Network (MGN) and The Writing Center!
If you can convince your momma outside of academia that what you're doing matters, you can pretty much convince anyone. This workshop, hosted by the Multicultural Graduate Network and facilitated by the Writing Center, will explore strategies for explaining your research to others while holding a space for multiple, intersecting identities across a range of language, writing, and speech practices. Please join us for a lively conversation as we discuss strategies for presenting your research, for connecting with a wide range of audiences, and for supporting each other's work!
Before the event, please join us for You're Researching What? Crafting a 3-Minute Research Talk that Appeals to the Public. There will be dinner served between the events with gluten-free and vegetarian options. It is recommended that individuals interested in competing in 3MT®, or those who want to improve their ability to communicate their research to a general audience attend both workshops.
Academics are notoriously conflict avoidant and the inability to manage conflict can result in negative physical, emotional, and relational consequences for tenure-track faculty. So why not learn early in your career to master the SKILL of healthy conflict so that you can effectively manage conflicts as they arise and avoid carrying around all of the negative energy, anger and resentment in your mind and body. To sign up, first activate your National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity account through the UW–Madison institutional membership.
Do you want your research poster to stand out in the crowd? Join DesignLab and the Office of Professional Development for a workshop where you will learn to design a stunning and effective poster. We will explore how to structure your poster for your audience, identify common mistakes/errors, and provide you with tools to communicate your message effectively. Attendees will use DesignLab's "CAT" framework to improve the Conceptual, Aesthetic, and Technical aspects of a poster or any visual medium. Light refreshments will be served.
As students we have all suffered through bad PowerPoint presentations. Whether you're presenting your research, teaching, or creating a presentation for a job, utilizing principles of effective design can be the difference between an engaged audience and a sea of glazed-over eyes. In this workshop, we will look at the DesignLab's "CAT" of designing presentations, that is the Conceptual, Aesthetic, and Technical aspects of your research/scholarly project. We will discuss how to structure your presentation for your audience, explore common mistakes/errors, and provide you with tools to communicate your desired message clearly and effectively. Lunch will be served, with gluten free and vegetarian options.
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A Writer's Retreat
Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 3 - 7 pm
3330 Ebling Library, Health Sciences Learning Center
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This week's Software Training for Students (STS) courses:
- Access 2
- Excel 2
- WordPress 1
- Python
- Drop-in Sessions at DesignLab
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Special Events & Symposia
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Submit a poster to the UW–Madison Bouchet SymposiumTo celebrate the 10th anniversary of the UW–Madison chapter of the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, the chapter will host a poster session Nov. 15 to promote undergraduate and graduate students who exemplify the spirit and example of Dr. Bouchet, the first African American to earn a doctorate degree from an American university (Physics, Yale University, 1876). The chapter invites students from all disciplines to submit a poster abstract. Submissions are due Nov. 1. The Bouchet Society seeks to develop a network of scholars who exemplify academic and personal excellence, foster environments of support, and serve as examples of scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy. The poster session is part of a larger Bouchet Symposium on Nov. 15 that will include presentations from current Bouchet scholars and a keynote from Dr. Pero Dagbovie of Michigan State University. For questions about the Bouchet Society or symposium, contact laruth.mcafee@wisc.edu. Apply to graduate and rent your cap and gown
Continuing graduate students Spring 2020 enrollmentBegin enrolling for Spring 2020 courses on Monday, Nov. 11. For more information, check out the Registrar's website.
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Wellness Spotlight: Dean of Students Office
By Elaine Goetz-Berman, Graduate and Professional Student Assistance SpecialistAs we enter October, stress levels are increasing and there may be issues arising in your personal life and/or in your program. During these difficult stretches, the Dean of Students Office is here to support you. This office provides resources to students struggling with a variety of issues and seeks to be the “go to” spot for student assistance on campus. Every staff member is dedicated to cultivating a caring environment where students can come and find support. DoSO is here to help!
Major functions of the Dean of Students Office include:
There is a role in the office specifically dedicated to supporting and assisting graduate students. Elaine Goetz-Berman (egoetz2@wisc.edu) is here to meet with you to discuss mental health/wellness resources, problems within your program or with faculty, financial concerns, and any other personal issues that arise during your time here on campus. Please reach out early and often if you are encountering anything that you need support with.
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Get your free flu shotUniversity Health Services will offer free flu shots to all students. Students can significantly reduce their chance of contracting the flu by getting vaccinated and keep the campus community healthy. Flu shot clinics will be held on the following dates: Thursday, Oct. 10, 10 am - 2 pm, Gordon Dining & Event Center
Monday, Oct. 21, 5 - 9 pm, College Library
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 10 am - 2 pm, Memorial Union
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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 Title VIII Program, administered by the U.S. Department of State, provides funding for research and language training to American scholars and students for the study of Eastern Europe and Eurasia (Independent States of the Former Soviet Union). Title VIII maintains U.S. expertise in the regions and brings open source, policy-relevant research to the service of the U.S. Government. Title VIII Fellowships cover full tuition at the Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI), an eight-week summer intensive language program, and provide a stipend of $2,500 to cover living expenses for the summer. U.S. citizens who are graduate students are eligible to apply.
PhD students within the College of Letters & Science who have achieved dissertator status by the beginning of fall 2019 or spring 2020 with expectations to complete their dissertation within a year of holding the fellowship, can apply for the spring or summer 2020 Mellon-Wisconsin Fellowship. Awardees will receive a stipend, have tuition and required fees covered, and receive eligibility for health insurance during the fellowship period. To apply, visit the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH). Questions can be directed to LaRuth McAfee, Assistant Dean, UW–Madison Graduate School Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Funding ( offr@grad.wisc.edu).
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