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January 21, 2020In this issue: Tuition and fees deadline, Successful Inteviewing workshop, and more.
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Tips for Grads: Negotiating authorship for research papers
As a graduate student it may feel intimidating to discuss roles and authorship when publishing a paper, but it can also be a valuable learning experience and professional development opportunity. A lot of work goes into publishing a research article, and authorship is the primary mechanism for acknowledging the work of project contributors. Since graduate students often publish with co-authors, negotiating authorship is an important, but often overlooked component of research.
As you set expectations for yourself on a project, be sure to consider your short- and long-term goals and how the project will help you achieve them, and remember that you may become involved in multiple research projects during your graduate studies. For longitudinal research projects, you may want to meet with the primary investigator to discuss plans for publishing manuscripts while and/or after the research is completed, and how the authorship order might be impacted if you graduate before the study is complete.
Negotiating authorship is important for giving credit where it’s due, and if done thoughtfully it can contribute to a more equitable and efficient research process. Even when you use a formal authorship agreement, misunderstandings and disagreements can happen. Revisiting expectations and authorship early and often will minimize the likelihood of such issues occurring.
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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Maintaining professional productivity while managing a chronic illness has several particular challenges. At times, the scheduling and culture of the academy actively ignores the needs of the body and mind in its demand for scholarly productivity. The webinar addresses the common challenges and triumphs of living with a chronic illness. Then, participants learn strategies for how to negotiate the major concerns including those that require more delicate and deft management of ableist structures. To sign up, first activate your National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity account through the UW–Madison institutional membership.
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You landed an interview for an industry, government or nonprofit job. Congratulations! Now is your one chance to impress. CALS Career Advisor Kristina Vack will present this workshop tailored for master's and doctoral students, in which you will learn about various types of interview questions, review a structure for crafting interview responses that illustrate your experiences, practice responding to interview questions in real time, and discuss effective nonverbal communication. Pizza will be available at the end of the workshop, with gluten free and vegatarian options.
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- Excel 1
- Canvas Analytics: LA Community of Practice
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- Data Wrangling in Python Study Group
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Special Events & Symposia
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Nominate an outstanding peer mentor for awardsThe Graduate Student Peer Mentor Awards recognize graduate students who exhibit stellar mentorship qualities. These graduate students are selected based on their ability to mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students, on or off campus. Awardees are recognized at Bucky’s Award Ceremony in the spring. The application closes on February 21.
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Wellness: How to join a counseling groupGroup counseling is a great way for graduate students to build connections with and seek support from peers who can understand their experiences and concerns. This spring semester, University Health Services (UHS) will offer three counseling groups specific to graduate students:
- a graduate student group, meeting on Thursdays or Fridays
- a dissertators’ group, meeting on Mondays or Wednesdays
- a graduate women’s group, meeting on Fridays
Students who have participated in groups report positive, impactful experiences. Groups may fill up fast, so consider joining one early in the semester.
To ask about joining, call the Mental Health Services reception desk at 608-265-5600 (option 2) and ask to schedule a group screening appointment. If you already have an Access Appointment scheduled with UHS, you can let the counselor know you are interested in joining a group during your consultation.
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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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Instructor (Summer), Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth (WCATY)
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Have you been invited to present at a conference or do you need travel funds to conduct research towards your dissertation? The Graduate School’s Student Research Grants Competition (SRGC) is accepting applications for both conference and research travel support for the current academic year. Awards of up to $1,500 are available to all eligible UW–Madison graduate students in programs supported by the Graduate School. Award levels vary depending on the demonstrated need.
The Data Incubator is an intensive 8-week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as data scientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries. Fellows have the option to participate in the program either in person in New York, San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Washington DC, or online. The next program period is April 6 through May 29.
The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) announces the tenth annual competition of the Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows Program. This initiative promotes the visibility and value of the humanities PhD beyond the academy by offering opportunities for PhDs to contribute to the public good while gaining career-building experience in the fields of policy, community development, conservation, arts and culture, and media. The two-year fellowships carry an annual stipend of $70,000, health insurance, a relocation allowance, and professional development funds for the fellow. Applicants must have a PhD in the humanities or humanistic social sciences conferred between Sept. 1, 2016, and June 19, 2020, and must have defended and deposited their dissertations no later than April 6, 2020. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required.
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