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August 2, 2022In this issue: Ice cream social with Chancellor Mnookin, grants for research/conference travel, and more
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Tips for Grads: Utilizing apps for productivity
Now that it is somehow August (cue my internal panic) it’s a good time to start reflecting on all the things we learned this summer about managing our projects and tasks and how we’re going to bring them with us into the academic year. One solution with hundreds of different options is utilizing technology. There are a seemingly endless stream of online tools and resources to help us succeed, so to help you narrow it down, here are a handful of my favorites that I will definitely be using in the fall:
- Apple Reminders: This summer, all my lists and tasks have been kept in Apple’s Reminders app. Transitioning from physical lists to electronic ones was tough for me, but I have to say that being able to immediately edit my entries whether I’m at work, the store, or suddenly remember something important in the middle of the night was the selling point for me. Plus, as someone who is very fond of seeing all the crossed-off things I’ve accomplished on my handwritten lists, I love that Reminders lets you choose whether to hide completed tasks or keep them visible. For non-Apple users, there are a number of close alternatives, like Microsoft’s To Do.
- Tomato Timer: Whether you’re already a fan of the Pomodoro Technique or want to start trying it out for the first time, Tomato Timer is a fantastic alternative to just setting the timer on your phone or watch. I appreciate that having an app specifically dedicated to the technique takes away the extra tasks of having to set the right time and remembering to start the timer when it’s time for my break. Plus, it has customizable features that let you change the length of work and break sessions, the color scheme, and the alarm noise that goes off when you’ve finished.
- Fudget: Did I spend too much money on ice cream this summer? Yes. Do I regret it? No. But do I need to deal with it because I also need to pay rent and utilities? Sure thing. I’ve been turning to Fudget for my budgeting and spend tracking. The app is known for being a comparatively simple one by design, and one of the only ones I could find that specifically doesn’t sync your banking and credit card accounts but personally, that’s my preference. The more hands-on and manual I have to be about the process of budgeting, the more accountable I end up being.
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.
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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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PhDs and Postdocs often approach resume writing as a self-reflective exercise – simply translating their academic accomplishments from a CV into a 2-page resume. But this is the wrong approach. A resume is actually a persuasive document, designed to convince a hiring manager to contact you for an interview. Join the Beyond the Professoriate team to learn how you can draft an effective resume, while avoiding common mistakes we see PhDs make.
Over the past four years, the Beyond Grad School team has interviewed hundreds of advanced degree holders about how to make a successful career transition. Through this research, we’ve learned what makes, and breaks, a job search. In this webinar, you’ll hear from panelists who successfully leveraged their master’s degrees into their career of choice. After attending this webinar, you’ll be able to:
- Identify ways you can leverage your degree to make the most out of your investment.
- Identify common mistakes master’s students make when preparing for their job search.
- Apply proven strategies so that you can avoid making these mistakes.
- Recognize the most critical piece of a job search.
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Effective teaching is driven by the intended result: How can you focus your content and aim for significant, interconnected learning? This workshop offers a hands-on approach to drafting measurable, student-centered learning outcomes for your teaching, conference talks, departmental seminars or other learning contexts.
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Recordings and handouts from workshops in the “On the Academic Job Market” series are available through Sept. 1. Log in with your NetID to access the following workshop materials:
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Teaching & Mentoring
Explore more teaching-related professional development events from the Delta Program.
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| The Discussion Project
Multiple sessions starting in August 2022, September 2022, and January 2023
In-person and online options
The Discussion Project focuses on developing skills in leading high-quality, small- and large-group discussions in undergraduate and graduate classrooms. The course is free and open to all UW-Madison instructors, including graduate students.
Are you struggling to cultivate mentoring relationship? Do you know the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? Are you moving to a new stage of your career and wondering how to find new mentors and sponsors that are appropriate to the next level? Join us for a webinar that will help you map your current mentoring network, identify your unment needs, and plan how to expand your existing network to meet your current needs. Must create a free NCFDD account to register.
- Ethical Dilemmas in Inclusive Teaching: A Case Discussion
- Exploring Careers in Teaching at a Community College
- Finding Your Teaching Mentor
- Getting Started with Universal Design for Learning
- Supporting Neurodivergent Students
- Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement
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Special Events & Symposia
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Eligible Madison voters can cast their ballots for the fall primary election at these campus sites, which will offer both voting and voter registration. Other Madison locations also offer in-person absentee voting.
- Innovation and Sustainability: Startups, Business Models Market Trends, Wednesday, Aug 17, 11 am - 12:30 pm, StartingBlock Madison, 821 E Washington Ave
- Demystifying the Pro Forma: Building Financial Projections, Wednesday, Aug 17, 1 - 2:15 pm, Online
- Activating Women’s Impact in Science Entrepreneurship, Wednesday, Aug 17, 5:30 - 7 pm, Old Sugar Distillery, 931 E Main St.
Nature Hike
Sunday, Aug 7 | 1 - 2:30 pm
UW–Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
Summer Sounds
Sunday, Aug 14 | 1 - 3 pm
UW–Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
Innovation to Market
Fall session: Wednesdays, Oct 12 - Dec 7, 9 - 11 am, Online
Apply by Monday, Sept 19 at 9 am
Innovation to Market is an entry point for innovators, seekers of creative solutions, designers of novel approaches to social problems, and makers of impactful products. Attendees begin by forming a hypothesis about their business concept and then test that hypothesis by interviewing potential users and customers.
Igniter
2022-23 session: Tuesdays, Oct 4, 2022 - April 18, 2023, blended in-person and onlin
Apply by Monday, Sept 19 at 9 am
Igniter is for teams who are ready to turn their research, technology, or idea into a product, service, or process that benefits society. Teams will use the Business Model Canvas framework to develop and validate a plan for the infrastructure, finances, and operational aspects of how they will deliver their innovation to the world. The Innovation to Market course (above) may be a good first step before applying for Igniter.
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Students, staff, and faculty invited to an ice cream social with Chancellor Mnookin
In celebration of Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin’s first day on campus, all students, staff, and faculty are invited to join her on Bascom Hill for an ice cream social Thursday, August 4 from 2 to 3:30 pm. A variety of Babcock ice cream flavors will be available, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar free options (while supplies last). In the event of severe weather, the gathering will move to Birge Hall. An announcement will be made no later than 10 am on Aug. 4 if inclement weather is likely.
Applications open now for Student Research Grants Competition
Have you been invited to present your research at a conference or do you need additional funds to support research travel in preparation for your dissertation, final exhibition, or thesis? If so, you should consider applying for a Student Research Grants Competition (SRGC) Award. The application is now live to receive funding or reimbursement for trips between July 1 and September 30.
Award levels are $1,500 for Research Travel awards and $600 or $1,200 for Conference Presentation funds. Priority will be given to dissertators and final-year MFA students, and to those who have not previously received an SRGC Research Travel or Conference Presentation Award. Please note that we will receive many more applications than we are able to fund.
Outstanding Women of Color Award nominations now open
Nominations are now open for the annual UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards. Submit a nomination by Sept. 13, 2022, to help us honor the amazing women of color in the UW–Madison and greater Madison communities. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking nominations of women of color who have made significant contributions through either involvement in social justice, activism and advocacy on behalf of disadvantaged and marginalized populations, community service, scholarly research, writing, speaking and teaching on race, ethnicity and indigeneity, or community building to create an inclusive and respectful environment for all.
Reduced and low-cost parking options expanded to include additional parking lotsUW–Madison Transportation Services has expanded the reduced and low-cost parking program for the upcoming parking year beginning Sept. 1. Reduced cost permits are now available in all campus parking lots where full-price annual base lot permits are offered. Most UW–Madison graduate and professional students with a gross biweekly pay rate of less than $1,468 from campus employment qualify for the reduced cost permit price. A new round of parking permit applications will open Wednesday, August 3. Product availability may be limited. Learn more about reduced and low-cost parking options and how to apply.
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Monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19
It remains important to monitor yourself daily for COVID-19 symptoms. If you develop symptoms, stay home and get tested. At-home antigen tests are available for pickup at no cost on campus and PCR tests are available by appointment in MyUHS.
UHS services available remotely
University 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 Students
According 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.
- UHS 24-hour Crisis Services. On-call crisis counselors can help address your most pressing concerns, address your safety, and help you connect with follow-up service needs. It’s available every day, including weekends, holidays, and semester breaks. Call the UHS crisis line at 608-265-5600. For situations that are immediately life-threatening, call 911.
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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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| Hostile and Intimidating Behavior
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to preventing hostile and intimidating behavior (HIB) and will take prompt and appropriate corrective action whenever it learns that it has occurred. If you have experienced HIB, there are resources to help and staff available to talk.
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Please note: Graduate students enrolled in service-based pricing programs, such as online and accelerated programs, are ineligible to receive tuition remission. Be sure to check with your graduate program coordinator and read your admission and appointment letters carefully to understand your benefits eligibility.
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Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must either possess a doctoral degree already, or be currently enrolled in a doctoral program and planning to graduate within the next year.
The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Energy that funds out-of-the-box, transformational energy technologies that are too early stage for private investment. ARPA-E is looking for the next generation of scientific leaders to help identify potential breakthrough energy technologies. If accepted to the two-year, paid ARPA-E Fellows program, you will have the opportunity to engage with world-class researchers in academia, industry, and government. Working with them, you can bring your own creativity and innovation to bear on the thorniest energy issues of the day. Applications for the fellows program are due by Aug. 31. During this information session you will learn all about the program from two current ARPA-E Fellows including time for questions. Lunch is provided.
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Pet(s) of the Week: The Dog Days of Summer
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As the Dog Days of Summer begin to dwindle, let us enjoy some summertime dogs:
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Christopher Wiesneski (MBA - Brand and Product Management) is preparing Patrick to take over as Branch Manager. Thus far, training is going very well – Patrick has a nose for business and a natural instinct for gathering people together and driving them in the same direction: towards success!
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Mona encourages you to find time for joy. Get outside, throw a ball, and bring plenty of snacks. Jiajie Sui, graduate student in Materials Science and Engineering, is the lucky person who gets to see this smiling face every day.
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We've had some cooler evenings lately. Thankfully, Phoebe Jean has her cozy hoodie to keep her warm. This stylish and happy camper belongs to Kathleen Thompson, graduate student in Botany.
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