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| Week of September 13, 2016
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Sexual violence affects all members of the university community, including graduate students. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to making the campus safe for all. To help create such an environment, UHS has put together important information around this issue. - This online program is designed to expand your understanding of the dynamics of sexual and domestic violence, strategies for prevention, resource on campus, and victim rights and reporting options. The program is new this fall, and all graduate students are asked to complete it by November 1.
- If you or someone you know is/are a victim or survivor consult this list of on- and off-campus resources about sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.
- If a student, friend, or colleague discloses an incident to you, this guide provides helpful information about sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking as well as some tips about how to respond.
With these resources, we can help address sexual violence with the seriousness and care it deserves.
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The PMF is the Federal Government’s flagship leadership program. Available to graduate students, it's considered the best way to enter and quickly advance within Federal Service. Students enter an accelerated promotion path and are mentored to become the next generation of agency leaders. This workshop will demystify the application process and alumni will discuss their own PMF experience and where it has taken them in their public service career. Learn more about the PMF here.
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Humanities and Social Science PhDs with strong fluency in two languages can find satisfying work as translators. Either employed by an organization or as freelancers, PhDs translate a wide variety of documents. If you are fluent in any two languages, you can probably be a translator.
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As a PhD candidate you develop skills that are important for your career development and will be useful whether you stay in academia or pursue other careers. These “transferable skills” that you acquire can be used in many different types of jobs and are valued by employers. In this session, you will have the opportunity to identify these skills, discover career fields that are a good fit for your skills, and learn tips for presenting your skills to potential employers.
*There will be a similar workshop for graduate students in the Humanities on September 27.
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| Find more Graduate School Professional Development events here.
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Special Events & Conferences
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| Wednesday, September 21 | 3:00 - 5:00pm
Thursday, September 22 | 3:00 - 5:00pm
Memorial Library - Fourth Floor
The UW–Madison Libraries invite you to attend one of two open houses as they celebrate the completion of the new Graduate Study Room. Mingle with other graduate students and explore this fantastic new space!
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Learn about science policy and how it applies to your scientific career. A diverse speaker panel will share their views on the role of scientists in public policy from different perspectives.
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Multiple dates (September sessions full)
Location varies
Presented and sponsored by the Office for Equity and Diversity, these professional development sessions for Teaching, Program/Project, and Research Assistants focus on diversity, discrimination, and harrassment. Participants receive information about relevant laws, policies, regulations and resources; explore the pratical application of these policies to classroom and learning environments; and engage in conversations designed to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and excellence through diversity. These sessions promote the development competencies that sustain and strengthen UW-Madison's position of preeminence in research and higher education and advance critical campus strategic priorities. Teaching Assistants must attend an in-person presentation and those who do not complete one of these workshops cannot be reappointed for more than one semester. Program/Project and Research Assistants are strongly encouraged to attend. Registration is required and space is limited.
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These supportive groups address the emotional, behavioral, and organizational challenges associated with graduate school. Dissertator groups help participants establish individual weekly research and personal goals, and share experiences and perspectives around common themes (e.g., procrastination, careers on or beyond the tenure track, advisor etiquette, and juggling multiple life roles). The Graduate Student group may address such issues as time management, financial stress, relationship concerns, burnout, isolation, and maintaining balance. Contact Jo Hoese for more information. Advance screening and registration required.
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A new Dissertators’ Workshop will be launched shortly for the 2016-17 academic year. A seminar-style study and research group with a faculty coordinator, the Workshop is open to all interested dissertators and advanced doctoral candidates in the humanities and affiliated disciplines and in interdisciplinary and comparative studies. Academic registration not required, but potential participants must contact Professor Vinay Dharwadker, Comparative Literature, at vdharwadker@wisc.edu, in advance. Also available for academic credit, if needed. Ideal Workshop size: 20 regular participants, with 4-5 meetings on Friday afternoons each semester. But we will accommodate all committed participants and auditors (up to 30 total). More detailed Workshop description available by e-mail.
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With the advent of high-throughput methods in biomedical research, the drive for precision medicine, and advances in computational methods that foster “big data science,” many have expressed concern about how to promote biomedical science while respecting people’s privacy. Biomedical researchers are generally required to protect patient and research participant privacy, while at the same time researchers are encouraged or explicitly required to share data with the scientific community. This half-day symposium will examine legal, policy, and technical issues at the intersection of data privacy and data science.
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Interdisciplinary Connections
This year, the Libraries’ Interdisciplinary Graduate Reading Groups will use the Go Big Read book, Evicted, by Matthew Desmond, as a way to foster interdisciplinary connections across campus. Graduate students in all departments are welcome and encouraged to participate. All participants will receive a free copy of Evicted. Learn more and register here.
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| Dissertators & Final Year MFA Peer Reviewers needed for the Student Research Travel Award Competition Dissertators and final year MFA's are invited to apply to be a Peer Reviewer for the Student Research Travel Award Competition. This is a great opportunity to serve on the Awards Selection Committee, work with Graduate School staff and learn about the grant selection and administration process. The committee meets three times during the academic year. Interested applicants should email SRGC-Research@grad.wisc.edu with the subject line “Peer Reviewer” and state their program, year of study, and their research interests and experience. Those applying for the Conference Presentation Funds or a different round of the Research Travel Award are eligible to be reviewers.
Associated Students of Madison (ASM) Bus Pass During first two weeks of the semester, students may pick up passes on the 4th floor of the Student Activity Center at 333 East Campus Mall or at Union South. After that passes will still be available but distribution moves back to StudentPrint for the remainder of the semester. To be eligible for an ASM Bus Pass you must be enrolled as a student paying student segregated fees for the appropriate semester at UW-Madison and show a valid, current UW ID ( WisCard) before you will be issued an ASM Bus pass. Coffee with the Dean Are you a new graduate student? Do you want to chat with Graduate School Dean William J. Karpus? If so, fill out this survey to indicate your interest in Coffee with the Dean this Thursday, September 15. Space is limited. If you can’t make this date, watch GradConnections for similar opportunities in the future! Scientists: Improve Your Presentations with Improvisation Do you think your audience is not as excited about your work as you are? Consider taking "Improvisation for Scientists" (course ID 934-675-003 class #57305). This course is designed to help scientists improve their communication skills, respond to audience feedback, and manipulate your vocal and physical presence. Contact Amy Zelenski for more information.
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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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Fellowships & Grants
Are you a postdoctoral researcher or a graduate student who has an idea for a project that requires teaming up with someone outside your field? Consider applying for the Discovery Challenge Research Award, which seeks to foster unconventional new collaborations across the UW–Madison campus. Two winning groups will receive $7,500 and have the opportunity to present their work at the 2017 Discovery Challenge Research Symposium.
The Academy Scholars program identifies and supports outstanding scholars at the start of their careers whose work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences (including history and law) with a command of the language, history, or culture of non-Western countries or regions. Academy scholars are appointed for two years and are provided time, guidance, and access to Harvard University facilities, as well as substantial financial and research assistance to undertake sustained projects of research and/or acquire accessory training in their chosen fields and areas.
2017 Alan T. Waternman Award
Application Due October 21
The National Science Foundation is accepting nominations from U.S. citizens or permanent residents ages 35 or younger for the 2017 Alan T. Waterman Award. Each year, the Foundation bestows the Waterman Award to recognize the talent, creativity, and influence of a singular young researcher in scientific or engineering research. The award consists of a $1,000,000 prize, a medal, a certificate, and a trip to Washington, DC, to receive the award.
The Department of Energy invites oustanding U.S. graduate students to apply to the Solicitation 2 program to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory in collaboration with a DOE laboratory scientist for a period of 3 to 12 consecutive months--with the goal of preparing graduate students for scientific and technical careers critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission.
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